Environmental Science Week 2

Environment Jurisprudence

Environmental Legislation
- Include all laws pertaining to the
management of natural resources and the
regulation of the discharge of materials into
the environment.
- It is a set of legal rules addressed
specifically to human activities that affect
the quality of environment.

Different Environmental Laws

A. Commonwealth Era (1936-1942)

1. Mining Act (Commonwealth Act. No.
137)
- Prohibition on the improper disposal of
mine wastes and tailings

2. Anti-Dumping Law
- Prohibits the dumping of wastes into
any river.

B. After regaining independence (1946)

1. Republic Act (RA) 3931