166-3 National Environment Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

Summary

This Act regulates air quality and provides measures for the prevention of pollution and ecological degradation. It further aims to provide for national norms and standards regulating air quality monitoring, management and control by all spheres of government; for specific air quality measures; and related matters.

National Environment Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

Issuer

South Africa

Year

2005

Region

Africa

Issuer (type)

South African Government (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Information
Finance & Insurance

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water