SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT FRAMEWORK ORDINANCE ON ENVIRONMENT
- Enactment No. 3301, May. 20, 1996
- Partial Amendment No. 4150, Nov. 05, 2003
- Partial Amendment No. 4186, Mar. 30, 2004
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 4329, Nov. 10, 2005
- Partial Amendment No. 4480, Mar. 08, 2007
- Partial Amendment No. 4524, May. 29, 2007
- Partial Amendment No. 4633, May. 29, 2008
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 6016, Oct. 08, 2015
- Partial Amendment No. 6174, Mar. 24, 2016
- Partial Amendment No. 6743, Jan. 04, 2018
- Partial Amendment No. 6832, Mar. 22, 2018
- Partial Amendment No. 6983, Jan. 03, 2019
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 7334, Sep. 26, 2019
- Amendment of Other Laws No. 7423, Dec. 31, 2019
- Partial Amendment No. 7540, Mar. 26, 2020
- Partial Amendment No. 7948, Mar. 25, 2021
- Partial Amendment No. 8268, Dec. 30, 2021
CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide for the fundamental conceptual framework on environmental conservation of the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the responsibilities of the Seoul Metropolitan Government, each autonomous Gu, each business entity, and each citizen, and matters that constitute fundamentals of policies on environmental conservation to implement the environmental policies comprehensively and systematically so as to create and preserve a comfortable living environment and natural environment. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6743, Jan. 4, 2018>
Article 2 (Fundamental Conceptual Framework)
(1) The Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Seoul Government") shall implement policies on environmental conservation so as to ensure that the environment necessary for citizens to enjoy a healthy and comfortable lifestyle can be developed and handed down to future generations. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6743, Jan. 4, 2018>
Article 3 (Basic Principles)
The Seoul Government shall implement policies on environmental conservation based on the following basic principles: <Amended by Ordinance No. 4150, Nov. 5, 2003; Ordinance No. 6743, Jan. 4, 2018>
Article 4 (Definitions)
Terms used in this Ordinance shall be defined as follows: <Amended by Ordinance No. 4150, Nov. 5, 2003; Ordinance No. 4633, May 29, 2008; Ordinance No. 6743, Jan. 4, 2018>
Article 5 (Seoul Government's Responsibilities)
(1) The Seoul Government shall be responsible for establishing and implementing comprehensive policies on the following matters for the environmental conservation and creation of a new urban environment: <Amended by Ordinance No. 4150, Nov. 5, 2003; Ordinance No. 4633, May 29, 2008; Ordinance No. 6743, Jan. 4, 2018>
Article 5-2 (Reporting)
(1) The Seoul Government shall submit to the Seoul Metropolitan Council a report on major policies on environmental conservation each year. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6743, Jan. 4, 2018>
Article 6 (Responsibilities of each Autonomous Gu)
Each autonomous Gu shall be responsible for establishing policies appropriate for natural and social conditions in regard to the prevention of environmental pollution, the conservation of the natural environment, the control of hazardous chemicals, and the establishment and implementation of its local agenda 21 for the environmental conservation of its district in accordance with the Seoul Government's policies on environment and implementing such policies in good faith. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4150, Nov. 5, 2003>
Article 7 (Responsibility of each Business Entity)
(1) Each business entity shall be responsible for endeavoring to properly dispose of various environmental pollutants generated in connection with its business activities and conserve the natural environment and cooperating with the Seoul Government and the competent autonomous Gu in implementing their policies.
Article 8 (Citizens' Rights)
(1) Every citizen has a right to live in a healthy and comfortable environment.
Article 9 (Citizens' Responsibilities)
(1) Citizens shall endeavor to establish an environment-friendly lifestyle by saving energy and resources and reducing wastes in their daily life.
Article 10 (Roles of Schools, Mass Media, etc.)
(1) Schools shall continuously conduct environmental education and take other measures necessary for helping growing youth establish and practice healthy environmental values in their daily life.
CHAPTER II ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION PLAN, ETC.
Article 11 (Environmental Conservation Plan)
(1) The Mayor of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") shall establish an environmental conservation plan of the Seoul Government (hereinafter referred to as "environmental conservation plan") every ten years for the comprehensive and methodical implementation of policies on environmental conservation. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4150, Nov. 5, 2003; Ordinance No. 6743, Jan. 4, 2018>
Article 12 (Conservation of Natural Environment)
(1) The Seoul Government and citizens shall be aware that the conservation of the natural environment and ecosystem is the basis of the survival and livelihood of people and shall endeavor to maintain and preserve the order and balance of nature.
Article 13 (Conservation of Global Environment, International Cooperation, etc.)
(1) The Seoul Government shall endeavor to prevent global warming, protect the ozone layer, prevent acid rain, and conserve the global environment. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4150, Nov. 5, 2003>
CHAPTER III POLICIES ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Article 14 (Establishment of Seoul Government's Environmental Standards)
(1) In order to protect citizens' health and develop a comfortable environment pursuant to Article 12 (3) of the Framework Act on Environmental Policy, the Mayor shall establish stricter environmental standards for the Seoul Government, appropriate for environmental conditions of Seoul Metropolitan City, than the environmental standards under the Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act on Environmental Policy and shall endeavor to maintain such standards. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6016, Oct. 8, 2015; Ordinance No. 6743, Jan. 4, 2018>
Article 15 (Establishment of Seoul Government's Standards for Permissible Emissions)
(1) If the Mayor finds that there is a problem in maintaining the Seoul Government's environmental standards under Article 14, he/she may establish stricter standards for permissible emissions than relevant standards under Ordinance of the Ministry of Environment. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6743, Jan. 4, 2018>
Article 16 (Establishment of Standards for Maintenance of Indoor Air Quality)
(1) The Mayor may establish stricter standards for the maintenance of indoor air quality than the standards under Article 5 (3) of the Indoor Air Quality Control Act. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6743, Jan. 4, 2018>
Article 16-2 (Management of Indoor Air Quality by Public Transportation Vehicles)
(1) The Mayor may recommend transportation service providers operating public transportation vehicles to operate public transportation vehicles in accordance with the management guidelines for manufacturing and operating etc., public transportation vehicles under Article 9-2 (1) of the Indoor Air Quality Control Act (hereinafter referred to as "management guidelines"). <Amended by Ordinance No. 6743, Jan. 4, 2018>
Article 16-3 (Support, etc. for Facilities Used by Vulnerable People)
(1) The Mayor may develop and distribute guidelines on the management, etc. of indoor air quality within public-use facilities mainly used by vulnerable people who are highly likely to be harmed if exposed to pollutants, such as infants and toddlers, children, older persons, pregnant women, patients with respiratory disease, and patients with cardiovascular disease pursuant to Article 12-2 of the Indoor Air Quality Control Act and may provide support for education and public relations thereon.
Article 17 (Environmental Impact Assessment)
(1) If a project that a business entity intends to implement is likely to impact on the environment, the Mayor may conduct an environmental impact assessment. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4150, Nov. 5, 2003; Ordinance No. 4633, May 29, 2008>
Article 18 (Installation, Management, etc. of Environmental Facilities)
The Seoul Government shall take measures necessary for securing sites for public environmental facilities, such as facilities for recycling wastes and water and facilities for preventing air pollution, and measures necessary for installing, maintaining, and managing such facilities. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4329, Nov. 10, 2005; Ordinance No. 4633, May 29, 2008>
Article 19 (Promotion of Cyclical Use of Resources)
(1) The Seoul Government shall take measures necessary for promoting the cyclical use of resources, the efficient use of energy, and the reduction and recycling of wastes in citizens' daily lives and business activities in order to prevent environmental pollution. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4633, May 29, 2008>
Article 20 (Establishment of Environmental Conservation Fund)
(1) The Seoul Government may establish the environmental conservation fund in order to secure its own financial resources for environmental conservation and improvement. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4633, May 29, 2008>
Article 21 (Subsidization of Activities for Environmental Conservation, etc.)
(1) The Seoul Government shall take measures for financing as required for the implementation of policies on environmental conservation and improvement. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4633, May 29, 2008>
Article 22 (Regulative Measures)
The Seoul Government may take necessary regulative measures against activities causing environmental pollution and activities likely to affect the appropriate conservation of the natural environment. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4633, May 29, 2008>
Article 23 (Settlement of Disputes and Remedies for Damage)
The Seoul Government shall establish the Seoul Government Committee for the Conciliation of Environmental Disputes and take other necessary measures to promptly and properly settle disputes arising from environmental pollution and properly remedy damage caused by environmental pollution. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4633, May 29, 2008>
Article 24 (Cooperation with Central Government and other Local Governments, etc.)
(1) Where multi-regional operations are required in implementing a policy on environmental conservation, the Seoul Government shall endeavor to implement the policy jointly with the central government and other local governments. <Amended by Ordinance No. 4633, May 29, 2008>
CHAPTER IV DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION AND CITIZENS' PARTICIPATION
Article 25 (Disclosure of Information)
(1) In order to secure the reliability of policies on environmental conservation and encourage citizens' voluntary participation by satisfying citizens' right to know, the Seoul Government shall disclose information necessary for environmental conservation within the extent of not violating rights of individuals and legal entities.
Article 26 (Citizens' Participation, etc.)
(1) The Seoul Government shall take measures necessary for ensuring that citizens' opinions are reflected in the course of establishing and implementing policies on environmental conservation and that citizens participate in the course.
Article 26-2 (Advice on Environmental Conservation)
(1) As regards the operation of the environmental policy committee that the Seoul Government shall establish pursuant to Article 58 (2) of the Framework Act on Environmental Policy, the Citizens' Green Seoul Committee under Article 26 (2) shall carry out the affairs of the aforesaid Committee. <Amended by Ordinance No. 6016, Oct. 8, 2015; Ordinance No. 6743, Jan. 4, 2018>
Article 27 (Promotion of Environmental Education, Promotional Activities, etc.)
(1) The Seoul Government shall endeavor to produce and distribute materials regarding the environment, promote educational education, and conduct promotional activities with cooperation from autonomous Gus, educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, and other relevant institutions.
Article 28 (Conduct of Environmental Survey, Research, etc.)
(1) In order to accurately ascertain the actual state of environment, the Seoul Government shall keep systems necessary for monitoring and measurement in good order, periodically conduct surveys on the environmental quality of the area under its jurisdiction, and shall announce the details of such surveys and the results of countermeasures taken.
Article 29 (Environmental White Paper)
(1) The Mayor shall prepare and publish an environmental white paper each year to contribute to the comprehensive implementation of policies on environmental conservation and inform citizens of the current status of environment, the details of policies on environmental conservation, and the results of implementation of such policies.
ADDENDUM - Table 1 (Environmental Standards (related to Article 14)) - Table 2 (Standards for Permissible Emissions(related to Article 15)) - Table 3 (Standards for Maintaining Indoor Air Quality(Pursuant to Article 16)) |