Government passes six regulations to implement new EPA Act
The government has approved six new regulations to support the implementation of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Act, 2025 (Act 1124), in a move aimed at strengthening environmental governance, compliance and enforcement across the country. The regulations cover Environmental Assessment, Effluent Management, Air Quality, Ozone Protection, Petroleum Operations, and the Certification of Air Conditioners.
Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, disclosed this in Parliament. He stated that existing environmental regulations, operational guidelines, and manuals have been revised to align with the provisions of the new EPA Act. The EPA has commenced training programmes for its staff and other stakeholders, focusing on new regulatory requirements, operational procedures, and enforcement mechanisms. Mr. Buah also announced the recruitment of additional personnel and the establishment of new EPA offices in districts.
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Ghana's government has approved six new regulations to support the implementation of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Act, 2025 (Act
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