Singapore legislation

Clause 36

Study on pollution control

(1)

The Director may, by notice in writing, require any person intending to carry out any activity that, in the opinion of the Director, is likely to cause substantial pollution of the environment or increase the level of such pollution —

(a)

to carry out a study on environmental pollution control and related matters;

(b)

to submit for the Director’s approval, within such time as may be specified by the Director, a proposal for the implementation of such measures for the prevention, reduction or control of pollution of the environment; and

(c)

to implement such measures for the prevention, reduction or control of pollution of the environment as the Director may approve or specify.

(2)

The study referred to in subsection (1) shall be conducted in such manner as the Director may, by notice in writing, require, and for this purpose, the Director may issue guidelines for the conduct of such study.

(3)

The Director may, by notice in writing, if he considers it necessary —

(a)

require any modification or addition to be made to the measures proposed by the person under subsection (1)(b); or (b)require the person to conduct a further study.

(4)

Any person who fails to comply with a notice made under subsection (1) or (3) shall be guilty of an offence.

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