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 Approving Agencies which can grant approval for IEE / EIA as set out in the Gazette Extra Ordinary No. 859/14 of 23.02.1995 and Gazette Extra Ordinary No. 1373/6 of 29.12.2004 are given below;
1. The respective Ministries to which the following subjects are assigned: -
a) National Planning
b) Irrigation
c) Energy
d) Agriculture
e) Lands
f) Forests
g) Industries
h) Housing
i) Construction
j) Transport
k) Highways
l) Fisheries
m) Aquatic Resources
n) Plantation Industries
2. The Department of Coast Conservation.
3. The Department of Wildlife Conservation.
4. The Department of Forest
5. The Central Environmental Authority.
6. The Urban Development Authority
7. The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau
8. The Ceylon Tourist Board
9. The Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka
10. The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka
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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Tel: 011-2872419,011-2872278,011-2873447,011-2873448 |