Overview

The document is a Nigerian regulation titled 'National Environmental (Non-Metallic Minerals Manufacturing Industries Sector) Regulations, 2011', published in the Official Gazette on May 23, 2011. It establishes environmental standards for non-metallic mineral manufacturing industries, including cement, glass, ceramics, and lime. The regulations are organized into eight parts covering general provisions, sampling procedures, permitting, monitoring, enforcement, offenses, penalties, and interpretations, with 22 schedules specifying maximum permissible effluent and air emission levels for various sub-sectors. Key provisions require pollution abatement equipment, adherence to the polluter pays principle, waste minimization, and control of volatile organic compounds and greenhouse gases. Specific techniques are mandated for reducing sulfur dioxide and nitrogenous gas emissions. Effluent limitations, air emission limits, noise standards, and community relations requirements are detailed. Sampling and analysis methods, permitting procedures, reporting obligations, and enforcement mechanisms including fines and suspension of permits are outlined.

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