National Policy on Air Quality Management

Recognizing the growing problem of air pollution in Colombo, the Cabinet of Ministers, at its meeting held on 17th February 1993 approved the implementation of the "Clean Air 2000 Action Plan" (CA2AP) for air quality management in the Colombo Metropolitan Area (Cabinet Paper 93/250/024). Out of fifty Actions proposed in the Plan, only a fraction of actions (07) could be implemented fully or partly. Although the lack of funds was considered the reason for this situation, it was understood at the Progress Review meeting of the Cabinet appointed Clean Air 2000 Action Plan Implementation Committee that the unavailability of a clean policy on air quality management is a major hindrance for the slow progress.

With the GOSL looking towards accelerated industrial expansion as the main engine of future economic growth, maintenance of good air quality would be an added attraction for both foreign investors and tourists to consider Sri Lanka.

The national policy on air pollution abatement focuses mainly on Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance; Fuel Reformulation, Pricing and Fleet Mix; Emission Inventory, Monitoring and Reduction; Standard Setting; Institutional Framework and Regulatory Compliance; Economic Instruments; Transport Planning and Traffic Management and Public Awareness.

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Clean Air 2000 Action Plan (CA2AP)

CA 2000 Action Plan was prepared by the Environmental Improvement Programme (MEIP) in July, 1992 and it was subsequently approved by the National Environmental Steering Committee (NESC) under the chairmanship of then the secretary, Ministry of Policy Planning & Implementations in October, 1992.

National Environment (Air Emission, Fule and Vehicle Improtation Standards) Regulations on 30th June 2003

These regulations made my the Minister of Transport, Highways, Environment & Nature Resources under section 32 of the National Environmental Act, No.47 of 1980, read with sections 23J and 23K of the Act. These regulation are No. 1 of 2003 and shall come into effect on 1st of July 2003.

National Environment (Ambient Air Quality) Regulation on 20th December 1994

These regulations made by the Minister of transport, Highways, Environment and women`s Affairs under section 32 of the National Environmental Act, NO. 47 of 1980.

National Environment (Noise Control) Regulation on 23rd May 1996

These regulations made by the Minister of transport, Highways, Environment and women`s Affairs under section 32 of the National Environmental Act, NO. 47 of 1980, read with sections 23P, 23Q and of the Act.