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To enforce
and ensure compliance of the national environmental
quality standards.
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To
review of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
and conduct environmental monitoring and auditing
of projects and facilities.
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To
undertake and co-ordinate research, investigation
and surveys in the field of environment and collect,
and disseminate information.
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To carry-out
research and surveys for the proper management and
conservation of environment.
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To
render advise and technical support to entities
engaged in natural resources and environmental management.
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To
initiate and evolve procedures and safeguards for
the prevention of accidents which may cause environmental
degradation.
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To
enhance environmental education and public awareness;
and establish and operate national environmental
information system for sound environmental management.
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To
publish and disseminate manuals, codes and guidelines
relating to environmental management and prevention
or abatement of environmental degradation.
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To
issue restoration and recommend for easements orders,
and save prohibition notice,
To undertake any other functions
assigned by the Minister such as Integrated Coastal
Zone Management (ICM).
