Message of Dr. Dammika Patabendi, Minister of Environment
The management of natural resources and its environment in Sri Lanka, in a manner.. Read more
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Message of Mr. Anton Jayakodi, Deputy Minister of Environment
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Prof. Tilak Hewawasam , Chairman of Central Environmental Authority
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) is recognized as one of the most signif... Read more
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Mr.Padmasiri Moonamale, Director General of Central Environmental Authority
The environment is the foundation of life, comprising essential components... Read more
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The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) was established in August 1981 under the provision of the National Environmental Act No:47 of 1980. The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (ME&NR) which was established in December 2001 has the overall responsibility in the affairs of the CEA with the objective of integrating environmental considerations in the development process of the country. The CEA was given wider regulatory powers under the National Environment(Amendment) Acts No:56 of 1988 and No:53 of 2000.
The Project Proponent (PP) first has to find out whether the project proposal falls within the “prescribed project” list by verifying with the CEA or referring to the Government Gazette No. 772/22 of 24.06.1993, 859/14 of 23.02.1995, 1104/22 of 06.11.1999 and 1108/1 of 29.11.1999. The CEA may provide the PP with a Basic Information Questionnaire (BIQ) to submit essential information of the project, in order for CEA to determine the above (The BIQ may be obtained from the EIA Unit of the CEA Head Quarters or the Provincial / District offices of the CEA. It could also be downloaded from the CEA website – BIQ link.). If the project is a prescribed project requiring an EIA/IEE, the CEA will then determine which will be the appropriate Project Approving Agency (PAA) for administering the EIA process. The PAA will direct the PP in preparation of an EIA/IEE report.
If the project is located within the coastal zone, then the PP should contact the Director General, CC&CRMD.
If the project is located within one mile from the boundary of a National Reserves, the PP should contact the Director General, DWC.
Obtain Environmental Protection License and Protect the Environment..
Scheduled Waste Management Licensing - generate collect, transport, store..
Resolving public complaint related to environmental issues..
Supporting for better decision and planning through GIS/Remote sensing technology...
Central Environmental Authority |
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104, Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha, |
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Tel: 011-2872419,011-2872278,011-2873447,011-2873448 |