Legislation roundup: Environmental protection, forex regulations and approvals

July 26, 2013 | BY

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The second draft of the Environmental Protection Law is under review, with 12 new articles, including daily fines for enterprises. SAFE has removed approval requirements for service trade payments and the State Council has abolished or delegated 50 approval items

Environmental protection

Bill to the PRC Environmental Protection Law (Draft) (2nd Draft for Review)

中华人民共和国环境保护法修正案（草案）（二次审议稿）

The 2nd Draft increases the number of articles from 47 to 59. New articles cover the incorporation of environmental protection into the fundamental policies of China. Enterprises could be fined daily. A mechanism for sharing environmental information should be established. Non-performance of government officials could lead to resignation and forgery of environmental protection data may lead to an official being dismissed. The All-China Environment Federation is also designated as the plaintiff for environmental litigation in the public interest.

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