Grant Thornton and Heriot-Watt University launch the first annual Grant Thornton Discovery Series – Women on Audit Committees in the UAE 2024
kt network1 hour ago
The discharge of toxic or hazardous materials into sewage or storm and rainwater drainage networks is prohibited and those committing the violation will be slapped with fines ranging from Dh150,000 to Dh1 million, environment authorities in Abu Dhabi have warned.
The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) said that the environmental violations will be issued to facilities, projects and individuals depending on the type of violation and recurrence rate so as to protect and preserve the environment.
According to EAD, discharge of toxic or hazardous materials to sewage or storm and rainwater drainage networks causes degradation of water quality and marine habitat and significant damage to infrastructure and assets.
“It also kills fish, marine mammals and causes unpleasant odour,” EAD said on Twitter.
To avoid the violations, firms and residents have been urged to comply with environmental laws, and permit conditions, obtain a wastewater discharge permit from the relevant authority, treat and dispose of wastewater according to permit conditions and the designated location, allocate approved environmental service provider and report any environmental incident to EAD.
EAD had in December last year announced fines ranging from Dh1,000 to Dh1 million for environment violations in Abu Dhabi.
Authorities said the fine value depends on the violation and the extent of damage caused to the environment and recurrence rate.
Violations have been classified into three categories: development and industrial; hunting, biodiversity and reserves; and fishing and discharge in marine environment. The value of each fine is increased for repeat violations.
ALSO READ:
This came as Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD), issued a new resolution.
The law covers all practices that harm the environment which are not included in the currently applicable regulations.
ismail@khaleejtimes.com
Grant Thornton and Heriot-Watt University launch the first annual Grant Thornton Discovery Series – Women on Audit Committees in the UAE 2024
kt network1 hour ago
Over 100 exhibitors are expected to participate in the exhibition
kt network1 hour ago
Efforts being made to support sustainability and accessibility in Dubai's golf community and beyond
sports1 hour ago
Stage 2 of Q-School in Georgia as Armenian Jean Bekirian becomes the first Armenian to hold a card on the DP World Tour
sports1 hour ago
A-list celebrities graced the red carpet
kt network2 hours ago
If approved by the Senate, Robert F. Kennedy will take over the Health and Human Services Department, an institution with a budget of close to $2 trillion
americas2 hours ago
The eagerly awaited book launch is set to take place on November 16
kt network2 hours ago
The initiative aligns with the UAE’s commitment to becoming one of the world’s most active nations, while also encouraging citizens to embrace a healthier lifestyle
kt network2 hours ago