This basic enactment of the Palestinian Legislative creates a framework for the protection of the environment, public health and biodiversity in Palestine including marine areas. Its 82 sections are divided into 5 Titles: Definitions and general provisions (I); Environmental protection (II); Environmental impact assessment, licensing, inspection and administrative procedure (III); Penalties (IV); Final provisions (V). Article 1 contains an extensive list of definitions, including natural reserves" and "international waters". Objectives of this Law are set out in article 2. Article 3 states the right of any person to complain or initiate legal proceedings against natural or juridical persons causing harm to the environment and the right to obtain official information regarding environmental impact. Title II is divided into 5 Chapters: Land environment (1); Air environment (2); Water environment (3); Marine environment (4); Protection of natural and historical archaeological zones (5). Chapter 1 includes provisions regarding the manufacturing
Project Law No. 7 of 1999 on the environment.