Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project

1.2.1.6 Relevant National Polices19. Table 1-2 presents an outline of the other National legal instruments that will have relevance tothe proposed PMPB with respect to the social and environment considerations. The EIA is prepared incompliance with these national policies.Table 1-2: National Legal InstrumentsAct/Rule/Law/Ordinance Responsible Agency-Ministry/AuthorityEnvironment Court Act, 2000 Ministry of Environmentand subsequent amendments and Forestin 2002National Land TransportPolicy, 2004The National Water Policy,1999The Vehicle Act, 1927The Motor VehiclesOrdinance, 1983The Bengal Motor VehicleRules, 1940The Brick Burning (Control)Act, 1989The Brick Burning (Control)Amendment Act, 1992 and2001The Removal of Wrecks andObstructions in inlandNavigable Water Ways Rules1973Roads and HighwaysDepartmentMinistry of WaterResourcesBangladeshTransport(BRTA)RoadAuthorityMinistry of Environmentand ForestBangladesh WaterTransport AuthorityKey Features-Potential Applicability GOB has given highest priorityto environment pollution andpassed ‘Environment Court Act,2000 for completingenvironment related legalproceedings effectively All new roads and majorimprovements will be subjectedto an Environmental ImpactAssessment, Funding will be provided formitigation measures, The Government will publishenvironmental standards fornew roads and new designstandards addressingenvironmental issues. Protection, restoration andenhancement of waterresources; Protection of water quality,including strengtheningregulations concerning agrochemicalsand industrialeffluent; Sanitation and potable water; Fish and fisheries; and Participation of localcommunities in all water sectordevelopment. Exhaust emission; Vehicular air and noisepollution; Road/traffic safety; Vehicle Licensing andRegistration Fitness of Motor Vehicles Parking bylaws. Control of brick burning Requires a license from theMoEF for operation; Restricts brick burning with fuelwood Removal of wrecks andobstructions in inland NavigableWaterwaysWater Supply and Sanitation Ministry of Local Management and Control of1-7