Administrative and Legal Structures
GOAL
Have the legal and administrative structures necessary to implement the Chemical Accidents Programme
Appropriate legal, administrative and consultative structures need to be in place in order to implement and enforce a Chemical Accidents Programme. The structures chosen should be consistent with existing systems and take into account local culture and political/regulatory processes.
Suggested activities include:
- Identify which body or bodies (ministries, agencies, departments, task force, etc.) are best placed to implement each element of the Programme, making clear which have the lead for implementation and enforcement
- Establish systems for coordination and consultation among authorities
- Review the legal and administrative structure periodically and make changes, as needed, to meet the objectives of the Programme
Relevant tools
Below is a list of tools relevant for implementing this topic :
- UNEP: A Flexible Framework for Addressing Chemical Accident Prevention and Preparedness: An Implementation Support Package (2012)
- UNEP: Guidance on the Development of Legal and Institutional Infrastructures for Sound Management of Chemicals and Measures for Recovering Costs of National Administration (LIRA-Guidance) (2015)
- UNDP - Chemicals and Waste Management for Sustainable Development (Guidev) [2019]