Resource information
This Act is enacted to prevent soil and groundwater pollution, to ensure sustainable use of the land and groundwater resources, to improve the living environment, and to enhance public health. It consists of 8 Chapters divided into 51 articles. Article 2 gives definitions of the terms used in this Act, e.g. soil pollution, groundwater pollution, pollutants, polluter, soil pollution monitoring standards, etc. The Act establishes the prevention and redemption measures in Chapter two, the investigation and assessment measures in Chapter three, and the control measures in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 regulates that the polluters shall establish a pollution redemption plan in accordance with the results of the investigation and assessment and implement such a plan after approval by the respective authorities. It further establishes the framework of finance responsibilities and penalties.
Implemented by: Soil and Groundwater Pollution Remediation Act Enforcement Rules. (2001-10-17)
Implemented by: Measures for administration on the environmental analysis and testing institutions. (2015-08-18)