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Environmental Regulations - INI

Environmental regulations are systems that control smoke, wastewater, and noise emissions from factories and business establishments based on laws such as the Air Pollution Control Act, Water Pollution Control Act, and Noise Regulation Act. Aiming to achieve environmental standards, these regulations protect public health and preserve the living environment. Prefectural governors and municipal mayors designate regulated areas and mandate compliance with emission and regulatory standards. Violations may result in improvement orders and penalties, making this an important system for balancing business activities with environmental conservation.

Ministry of the Environment Air Pollution Control Act Water Pollution Control Act Noise Regulation Act effluent standards emission standards environmental standards

[item.air-pollution-control]
code=AIR
slug=air-pollution-control
name=Air Pollution Control Act
description=Law regulating smoke and emissions from factories and business establishments.
category=Air Regulations

[item.water-pollution-control]
code=WATER
slug=water-pollution-control
name=Water Pollution Control Act
description=Law preventing water pollution from wastewater discharged by factories and business establishments.
category=Water Quality Regulations

[item.noise-regulation]
code=NOISE
slug=noise-regulation
name=Noise Regulation Act
description=Law regulating noise from factories, business establishments, and construction work.
category=Noise Regulations

[item.vibration-regulation]
code=VIB
slug=vibration-regulation
name=Vibration Regulation Act
description=Law regulating vibration from factories, business establishments, and construction work.
category=Vibration Regulations

[item.odor-control]
code=ODOR
slug=odor-control
name=Offensive Odor Control Act
description=Law regulating offensive odors generated by business activities.
category=Odor Regulations

[item.soil-contamination]
code=SOIL
slug=soil-contamination
name=Soil Contamination Countermeasures Act
description=Law establishing investigation and countermeasures for soil contamination.
category=Soil Regulations