| Title | Sub-Decree No. 042 Air Pollution and Noise Disturbance Control |
| Type | Sub Decree |
| Issuing Agency | Ministry of EnvironmentMinistry of Environment |
| Issuing Date | 01/07/2000 |
− Referring to the 1993 Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia;
− Referring to Reach Kret No. NS/RKT/1198/72 of November 30, 1998, on the formation of the Royal
Government of Cambodia;
− Referring to Reach Kram No. 02/NS/94 of July 20, 1994 promulgating the Law on the Organization and
Functioning of the Council of Ministers;
− Referring to Reach Kram No. NS/RKM/0196/21 of January 24, 1996 promulgating the Law on the
Establishment of the Ministry of Environment;
− Referring to Reach Kram No. NS/RKM/1296/36 of December 24, 1996 promulgating the Law on
Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Management;
− Referring to Anukret No. 57/ANK/BK of September 25, 1997 on the Organization and Functioning of the
Ministry of Environment;
− Pursuant to the approval of the Council of Ministers on June 9, 2000.
IT IS HEREBY DECIDED
CHAPTER 1: General Provisions
Article 1:
The purpose of this Anu-kret is to protect the quality of the environment quality and public health from pollutants and noise disturbance through monitoring, curbing and mitigating activities.
Article 2:
This Anu-kret applies to all movable sources and immovable sources of air pollution and noise disturbance.
Article 3:
The meaning of technical terms used in this Anu-kret shall be interpreted as follows:
a) “Source of pollution” is divided into two types:
- A movable source refers to an emission source without permanent location such as an aircraft, ship, vehicle, machinery, and all kinds of loud speakers.
- An immovable source refers to sources with a permanent location such as a factory, enterprise, warehouse, construction site, incinerator, loud speakers, handicraft, and all kinds of farms,
b) “Pollutant” refers to smoke, dust, ash particle substance, gas, vapor, fog, odor, or a radioactive substance. c) “Flammable substance” refers to fuel oil, coal, natural gas that may be flammable.
d) “Standard” means the maximum level of pollutant substances permissible in the environment or which may be emitted into the environment.
CHAPTER 2: Provisions on Emission of Air Pollutants and Noise
Article 4:
Air quality standard shall be specified in Annex 1 of this Anu-kret.
The standard of maximum quality of hazardous substance permitted in the air shall be specified in Annex 2 of this Anu-kret.
Article 5:
The standard of maximum permissible polluting substances emitted from immobile sources into the atmosphere shall be specified in Annex 3 of this Anu-kret.
This standard of smoke mission from movable sources shall be specified in Annex 4 of the Anu-kret.
Article 6:
In the event of necessity, the standards stipulated in Annexes 4 and 5 of the Anu-kret shall be reviewed and amended every 5 years pursuant to a proposal of the Ministry of Environment.
Article 7:
The standard for noise emission from various sources like vehicles, manufacturing places and the standards
for maximum noise emission for public and residential areas shall be specified in Annexes 5, 6, and 7 of this
Anu-kret.
Article 8:
The emission of pollutants into the atmosphere which exceeds the standards stipulated in Annexes 3 and 4 of this Anu-kret shall be strictly prohibited.
Article 9:
Noise emission which exceeds the standards stipulated in Annexes 5, 6, and 7 of this Anu-kret shall be strictly prohibited.
Article 10:
The importation and production of flammable substances containing sulfur, lead, benzene and hydrocarbon shall be complied with the standards stipulated in Annex 8 of this Anu-kret.
Article 11:
The importation, utilization, production of vehicle and all kinds of machinery in Cambodia which emit pollutants and noise exceeding the standard stipulated in Annexes 4 and 5 of this Anu-kret shall be strictly prohibited.
Article 12:
The discharge or leakage of various flammable substances, fuel oil, radioactive or chemical substance into the atmosphere, water and land shall be strictly prohibited.
CHAPTER 3: Application for Authorization
Article 13:
The emission of pollutants and noise from immovable source into the atmosphere shall be authorized by the Ministry of Environment and a copy of such application shall be sent to the relevant ministries and institutions.
Article 14:
The application for importation of flammable substances shall have attached analytic results indicating the quantity of pollutants, such as sulfur, lead, benzene, or hydrocarbon from the original source of importation or production.
Article 15:
The application for authorization to discharge pollutant substances and noise stipulated in Article 13 of this Anu-kret shall be applicable to both new pollutant sources, existing, and ongoing activities, provided that there is an environmental impact assessment report.
Article 16:
The owner or person who is responsible for pollution sources stipulated in Artic1e l3 of this Anu-kret shall apply for authorization from the Ministry of Environment:
- 40 days before the project commencement in Phnom Penh;
- 60 days before the project commencement in the province or municipality.
CHAPTER 4: Pollution Source Monitoring
Article 17:
The monitoring of the quantity of flammable substances, air pollutant emissions and noise caused by immovable sources shall be the responsibility of the Ministry of Environment.
Article 18:
The monitoring of gas and noise emissions from movable source is the responsibility of the Ministry of Environment with the collaboration of relevant ministries and institutions. The monitoring procedure shall be determined by a joint Prakas among relevant ministries.
Article 19:
The Ministry of' Environment shall prepare technical guidelines on the method for monitoring pollution sources, sampling locations, and air and noise quality analysis.
Article 20:
The Ministry of' Environment shall take a sample at all emission points of pollution sources. The owner or person who is responsible for a pollution source shall cooperate with and facilitate the work of environmental officials conducting testing as part of their technical duty.
Article 21:
During an environmental inspection or activity aimed at controlling air pollution sources, the Ministry of Environment inspectors may analyze the sample at the site or remove them for analysis in an environmental laboratory.
Article 22:
The owner or person who is responsible for pollution sources shall bear the cost of his/her own sample analysis according to the fees set by the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of' Economy and Finance. The proceeds of these fees shall be transferred to the national budget for reallocation to the Environmental Endowment Fund Account.
Article 23:
The owner or person who is responsible for pollution sources may ask to have his/her pollution sample tested at other officially recognized public or private laboratories which used the same analytical method as those used in the Ministry of Environment’s laboratory.
Article 24:
The owner or person who is responsible for a pollution source shall:
- Be responsible for the procurement and installation of any equipment to purify toxic substances and to reduce noise and vibration to meet air pollution standards;
- Be responsible for installing equipment for measuring the amount of pollutants contained in his/her pollution sources and maintaining the records, a report of which shall be sent to the Ministry of
Environment every 3 months;
- Choose one environmental expert responsible for handling environmental affairs and preparing environmental protection plans for their institution. Training of the expert can be provided by the Ministry of Environment upon the request of the owner.
Article 25:
If it is found that the discharge of toxic substances and noise from any pollution source fails to meet the standards stipulated in Articles 5 and 7 of this Anu-kret, the Ministry of Environment shall:
- Issue a written order requiring the owner or responsible person of such pollution source to correct the violation activities immediately within a specified period of time;
- Issue a written order requiring the owner or responsible person of such pollution source to stop his/her activities temporarily until the violation is corrected if the violation activities cause any harm to public health and environment quality.
CHAPTER 5: Monitoring of Air Quality
Article 26:
The Ministry of Environment shall regularly control and monitor the situation of the air quality in order to take measures to prevent and reduce air pollution.
Article 27:
The Ministry of Environment shall maintain data relating to the result of air quality testing, assess the status of air quality, and publicly disseminate the information on air quality and air pollution in the Kingdom of
Cambodia.
Article 28:
If it is found that any area is affected by air pollution which may threaten human life or environmental quality, the Ministry of Environment shall immediately notify the public about such danger and investigate the sources of pollution and take preventive measures to restore air quality.
CHAPTER 6: Inspection Procedures
Article 29:
The Ministry of Environment’s inspectors, while conducting inspections of pollution sources, shall comply with the following procedures:
a. Present his/her identity card and mission letter before entering the premises or any site of source of
pollution for conducting inspections, taking samples, or checking records;
b. Record and report on the inspection or sample taking at the site of the inspection with participation from witnesses as necessary;
c. The inspectors may ask questions and require the owner of the source of pollution to provide them with information and other relevant documents that are necessary for the report and for evidence;
d. One copy of the record or report shall be given to the owner or the person responsible for the source of pollution and one copy to the representatives of concerned ministries and one copy shall be kept at the
Ministry of Environment.
Article 30:
Where there is a complaint or report that any source of pollution discharges, air pollutant, noise vibration which cause any harm to human health or public property, the Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with concerned ministries, shall be entitled to conduct inspection at such source of pollution and take samples for testing.
Article 31:
In the case of serious incident or imminent danger resulting from air pollution or noise, the Ministry of Environment’s inspector shall make an urgent inspection of the above incident or serious danger and inform the concerned ministries and local authority of such problem.
Article 32:
In the case of offense that causes air pollution or noise disturbance, the Ministry of Environment’s inspector shall:
a) Take minutes, collect and withhold evidence of such offense and impose transitional fines if such offense does not cause any serious contamination or affect human health, public properties, or environment quality.
b) Collect and withhold evidence of such offense for preparing the records and forward the case to the competent agency, if this offense causes serious pollution or affects human health, public properties, or
environment quality.
CHAPTER 7: Penalty
Article 33:
Violations of this Anu-kret shall result in fines and punishment according to Articles 20, 21, 22, 23 and 25 of Chapter 9 of the Law on Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Management.
Article 34:
A Ministry of Environment official is responsible for making a report of prosecution of any person who violates any article of this Anu-kret. The Ministry of Environment shall take legal action against any violation of this Anu-kret.
Article 35:
Any environmental inspection official or agent who is negligent, fails to pay attention to, or fails to comply with the Ministry's regulations, or conspires with a violator, or facilitates the commission of a violation, shall be subject to administrative sanction or face prosecution before the court.
CHAPTER 8: Final provisions
Article 36:
Any provision contrary to this Anu-kret shall be null and void.
Article 37:
The minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, ministries, and concerned institutions shall collaborate with the Ministry of Environment to implement this Anu-kret in accordance with their respective roles and responsibilities.
Article 38:
This Anu-kret shall enter in force from the date of its signature.
ANNEX 1 – Ambient Air Quality Standard
|
No |
Parameter |
1 Hour Average mg/m3 |
8 Hour Average mg/m3 |
24 Hour Average mg/m3 |
1 Year Average mg/m3 |
|
1 2 3 4 5 |
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Nitrogen dioxide (N02) Sulfur dioxide (S02) 0zone (03) Lead (Pb) |
40 0,3 0,5 |
30
0,2 |
0,10 0, |
0,10 |
|
6 |
Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) |
|
0,33 |
0,10 |
|
Remarks:
This standard applies to ambient of air quality and to monitoring of air pollution status. Method for analysis of ambient air quality is specified the guideline of the Ministry of Environment. TSP Total Suspended Particulate.
|
No |
Name of Chemical Substance |
Formula |
Maximum Level (mg/m3) |
|
1 |
Aniline |
C6H5NH2 |
0,03 |
|
2 |
Ammonia |
NH3 |
0,2 |
|
3 |
Acetic Acid |
CH3COOH |
0,2 |
|
4 |
Sulfuric Acid |
H2SO4 |
0,3 |
|
5 |
Nitric Acid |
HN03 |
0,4 |
|
6 |
Benzene |
C6H6 |
1 |
|
7 |
Benzidine |
NH2C6H4C6H4NH2 |
Non |
|
8 |
Carbon-disulfide |
CS2 |
0,02 |
|
9 |
Chloroform |
CHCl3 |
0.01 |
|
10 |
Carbon-tetrachloride |
CC14 |
3 |
|
11 |
Particle containing Asbestos |
|
Non |
|
12 |
DDT |
C8H11Cl4 |
0,5 |
|
13 |
Formaldehyde |
HCOH |
0,012 |
|
14 |
Hydrogen Arsenic |
AsH3 |
0,002 |
|
15 |
Hydrogen Cyanide |
HCN |
0,01 |
|
16 |
Hydrogen Fluoride |
HF |
0,002 |
|
17 |
Hydrogen Sulfide |
H2S |
0,001 |
|
18 |
Phenol |
C6H5OH |
0,01 |
|
19 |
Styrene |
C6H5CH=CH2 |
0,003 |
|
20 |
Tetra Chloroethylene |
CCl2=CCl2 |
0,l |
|
21 |
Tetraethyle Lead |
Pb(C2H5)4 |
0,005 |
|
22 |
Tri Chloroethylene |
ClCH=CCl2 |
0,2 |
|
23 |
Toluene |
C6H5CH3 |
0,4 |
|
24 |
Vinyl Chloride |
ClCH=CH2 |
0,05 |
|
25 |
Arsenic (Compound organic) |
As |
0,0000l |
|
26 |
Cadmium (Compound & Oxide) |
Cd |
0,003 |
|
27 |
Chromium(Compound & Metal) |
Cr |
0,0015 |
|
28 |
Nickel (Compound & Metal) |
Ni |
0,0002 |
|
29 |
Mercury (Compound & Metal) |
Hg |
0,0001 |
|
30 |
Petrol |
|
5 |
Remarks:
This standard applied to control of hazardous substance that permitted in ambient air.
|
No. |
Parameter |
Maximum Level of Discharge |
|
1 |
Particulate in smoke of: |
|
|
|
Incinerator |
400 mg/m3 |
|
|
Heating Metal |
400 mg/m3 |
|
|
Bad Stone, lime, cement manufacturing |
400 mg/m3 |
|
|
Asphalt concrete plant |
500 mg/m3 |
|
2 |
Dust: |
|
|
|
Containing silica (Si02) |
100 mg/m3 |
|
|
Containing Asbetos |
27 mg/m3 |
|
|
Chemical Inorganic Substances |
|
|
3 |
Aluminum Al |
(dust) 300mg/m3 (Al) 50mg/m3 |
|
4 |
Ammonia NH3 |
100 mg/m3 |
|
5 |
Antimony Sb |
25 mg/m3 |
|
6 |
Arsenic As |
20 mg/m3 |
|
7 |
Berylium Be |
10 mg/m3 |
|
8 |
Chloride Cl |
20 mg/m3 |
|
9 |
Hydrogen chloride HCl |
200 mg/m3 |
|
10 |
Hydrogen Fluoride HF |
10 mg/m3 |
|
11 |
Hydrogen Sulfide H2S |
2 mg/m3 |
|
12 |
Cadmium Cd |
1 mg/m3 |
|
13 |
Copper Cu |
(dust) 300 mg/m3 (Cu) 20 mg/m3 |
|
14 |
Lead Pb |
(dust) 100 mg/m3 (Pb) 3 0 mg/m3 |
|
15 |
Zinc Zn |
30 mg/m3 |
|
16 |
Mercury Hg |
0, 1 mg/m3 |
|
17 |
Carbon Monoxide Co |
1000 mg/m3 |
|
18 |
Sulfur dioxide SO2 |
500 mg/m3 |
|
19 |
Nitrogen oxide NOx (all kinds) |
1000 mg/m3 |
|
20 |
Nitrogen oxide NOx (emitted HNO3 product) |
2000 mg/m3 |
|
21 |
Sulfuric Acid H2SO4 |
35 mg/m3 |
|
22 |
Nitric Acid HNO3 |
70 mg/m3 |
|
23 |
Sulfur Trioxide SO3 |
35 mg/m3 |
|
24 |
Phosphoric Acid H3PO4 |
3 mg/m3 |
|
|
Chemical organic substance |
|
|
25 |
Acetylene tetra bromide CHBr2CHBr2 |
14 mg/m3 |
|
26 |
Acrolein CH2=CHCHO |
1,2 mg/m3 |
|
27 |
Aniline C6H5NH2 |
19 mg/m3 |
|
28 |
Benzidine NH2C6H4C6H4NH2 |
None |
|
29 |
Benzene C6H6 |
80 mg/m3 |
|
30 |
Chloro benzyl C6H5CH2CI |
5 mg/m3 |
|
31 |
Butyl amine CH3(CH2)2CH2NH2 |
15mg/m3 |
|
32 |
Cresol (o-, m-, p-) CH3C6H6H4OH |
22mg/m3 |
|
33 |
Chloro benzene C6H5Cl |
350 mg/m3 |
|
34 |
Chloroform CHC13 |
240 mg/m3 |
|
35 |
Chloropicrin CC13NO2 |
0,7 mg/m3 |
|
36 |
O-dichlorinbenzene C6H4CI2 |
300 mg/m3 |
|
37 |
1, 1 -dichloro ethane CHC12CH3 |
400 mg/m3 |
|
38 |
Di methyl sulfate (CH3)2SO4 |
0,5 mg/m3 |
|
39 |
Di methyl hydrazine (NH3)2NNH2 |
1 mg/m3 |
|
40 |
Di nitro benzene (o-, m-, p-) C6H1(NO2)2 |
1 mg/m3 |
|
41 |
Ethylene di amine NH2CH2 –CH2NH |
30 mg/m3 |
|
42 |
Ethylene Chlorohydrin CH2ClCH2OH |
16 mg/m3 |
|
43 |
Ethylene oxide CH2OCH2 |
20 mg/m3 |
|
44 |
Formaldehyde HCHO |
6 mg/m3 |
|
45 |
Methyl Acrylate CH2=CHCOOCH3 |
35 mg/m3 |
|
46 |
Methanol CH3OH |
260mg/m3 |
|
47 |
Methyl Bromide CH3Br |
80 mg/m3 |
|
48 |
Monomethylaniline C6H5NHCH3 |
9 mg/m3 |
|
49 |
Nitro Benzene C6H5NO2 |
5mg/m3 |
|
50 |
Nitroglycerine C3H5(NO2)3 |
5 mg/m3 |
|
51 |
Nitrotoluene NO2C6H4CH3 |
30mg/m3 |
|
52 |
Phenol C6H5OH |
19 mg/m3 |
|
53 |
Phenylhydrazine C6H5NHNH2 |
22 mg/m3 |
|
54 |
Pyridine C5H5N |
30 mg/m3 |
|
55 |
Pyrene C16H10 |
15 mg/m3 |
|
56 |
Quinone C6H4O2 |
0,4 mg/m3 |
|
57 |
Styrene C6H5CHCH2 |
420 mg/m3 |
|
58 |
1,1;2,2 – tetrachloroethane Cl2HCCHC12 |
35 mg/m3 |
|
59 |
Tetrachloromethane CC14 |
65 mg/m3 |
|
60 |
Toluene C6H5CH3 |
750 mg/m3 |
|
61 |
Tetra nitromethane C(NO2)4 |
8 mg/m3 |
|
62 |
Toluidine CH3C6H4NH2 |
22 mg/m3 |
|
63 |
Toludine-2, 4-D-isocyanate CH3C6H3(NCO)2 |
0,7 mg/m3 |
|
64 |
Trichloro ethylene ClCH=CCl2 |
110 mg/m3 |
|
65 |
Xylidine (CH3)2C6H3NH2 |
50 mg/m3 |
|
66 |
Vinylchloride CH2=CHCl |
150 mg/m3 |
Remarks:
This standard is applied to control of pollution substance for immobile source to atmosphere.
|
No |
Kind of Vehicle |
Kind of Fuel |
Level of Emission |
||||
|
CO(%) |
HC(ppm) |
Dark Fume % |
|||||
|
|
|
|
A |
B |
A |
B |
-- |
|
1 |
Motorcycle with 2 stroke combustion |
Petrol |
4.5 |
4 |
10000 |
3000 |
|
|
2 |
Motorcycle with 4 stroke combustion |
Petrol |
4.5 |
4 |
10000 |
2400 |
|
|
3 |
All kinds of vehicles |
Petrol |
4.5 |
4 |
10000 |
800 |
|
|
4 |
Ail kinds of vehicles |
diesel |
|
|
|
|
50 |
Remarks:
This Standard applies to control of gases emission of mobile sources into atmosphere.
A – Refers to all kinds of vehicles used over 5 years counting from year of production.
B – Refers to all kinds of vehicles that are newly imported in the first 5 years counting from the year of introduction.
|
No. |
Category of Vehicle |
Maximum Noise Level permitted (dB(A)) |
|
1 |
Motorcycles, cylinder capacity (cc) of engine <125cm3 |
85 |
|
2 |
Motorcycles, cylinder capacity (cc) of engine >125cm3 |
90 |
|
4 |
Motorized Tricycles |
80 |
|
5 |
Cars, taxi, bus with capacity of <12 passengers |
85 |
|
6 |
Bus with capacity of >12 passengers; |
85 |
|
7 |
Truck with loading capacity of <3,5 tons |
88 |
|
8 |
Truck with loading capacity of >3,5 tons |
89 |
|
9 |
Truck with engine capacity of >150 KW |
91 |
|
10 |
Other machinery (tractors/trucks) that are not listed above |
91 |
Remarks:
This standard is applied to control of noise emission standard for all kinds of vehicles when operating on public
roads.
|
No |
Area |
Time |
||
|
From 6h AM to 18h |
From 18h to 22h |
From 22h to 6h AM |
||
|
1 |
Quiet Areas- Hospitals – Libraries – School –Kindergarten |
45 |
40 |
35 |
|
2 |
Residential Areas – Hotels – Administrative office –Villa, flat |
60 |
50 |
45 |
|
3 |
Commercial and Service Areas and Area of multiple business |
70 |
65 |
50 |
|
4 |
Small industrial factories intermingled in residential areas |
75 |
70 |
50 |
Remarks:
This standard is applied to control of noise level of any source or activity that emits noise in public and residential areas.
|
Noise Level (dB (A)) |
Maximum period of time (Hour) |
Level |
|
75 |
30 |
Ear protection equipment shall be provided to worker who works at a location with noise level over 80dB(A) |
|
80 |
16 |
|
|
85 |
8 |
|
|
90 |
4 |
|
|
95 |
2 |
|
|
100 |
1 |
|
|
105 |
0,5 |
|
|
110 |
0,25 |
|
|
115 |
0,125 |
Remark:
This standard applies to control of noise level in location of workshop, industries and factories.
|
No. |
Combustible Substances |
Sulfur (S) |
Lead (Pb) |
Benzene Hydrocarbon |
|
1 |
Dark fuel |
1,0% |
|
|
|
2 |
Diesel |
0,2% |
|
|
|
3 |
Petrol |
|
0,15g/l |
|
|
4 |
Coal |
|
|
|
Remarks:
This standard applies to control of sulfur, lead, benzene and hydrocarbon permitted in fuel and coal.
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement to meet technical standard for imports of flammable substances. | Technical Standard | Ministry of Environment | The importation and production of flammable substances containing sulfur, lead, benzene and hydrocarbon shall be complied with the standards stipulated in Annex 8 of this Anukret. | To protect the quality of the environment and public health from pollutants and noise disturbance through monitoring, curbing and mitigating activities. | Sub-Decree No. 042 Air Pollution and Noise Disturbance Control | 01/07/2000 |
| Prohibition on import of vehicles and machineries that emit pollutants and noises exceeding established standards | Technical Standard | Ministry of Environment | The importation, utilization , production of vehicle and machinery in Cambodia which emit pollutants and noises exceeding the standards stipulated in annex 4 and 5 shall be strictly prohibited. | To protect the quality of the environment and public health from pollutants and noise disturbance through monitoring, curbing and mitigating activities. | Sub-Decree No. 042 Air Pollution and Noise Disturbance Control | 01/07/2000 |
| Requirement for provision of quantity of pollutants for import of flammable substances. | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Environment | The application for importation of flammable substances shall have attached analytical results indicating the quantity of pollutants such as lead, benzene and hydrocarbon from original source of importation. | To protect the quality of the environment and public health from pollutants and noise disturbance through monitoring, curbing and mitigating activities. | Sub-Decree No. 042 Air Pollution and Noise Disturbance Control | 01/07/2000 |
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