Prepare studies addressing the environmental status of the governorates within the 

region and provide EEAA with environmental maps and information to be used in the 

formulation of the National Environmental Action Plan. 

Formulate regional plans for environmental protection. 

Follow up the execution of the regional plan within the national plan for environmental 

protection 

Identify potential types of environmental disasters within the region, the effect 

anticipated, adequate abatement measures and available resources. 

Prepare a regional emergency plan to handle disasters and inform EEAA of its 

procedures. 

Provide technical support to different entities within the region such as EMUs, non 

governmental organizations, etc. in the environmental affairs. 

Set coordination links between the Ministry of Environment and EEAA with the 

governorates in order to achieve EEAA objectives for environmental protection. 

Contribute in the management and execution of pilot projects executed by EEAA in the 

governorates within the region, follow up the implementation of the projects and 

implements other projects for environmental protection and natural resource 

conservation. 

Follow up the enforcement of Law No. 4 of 1994 and its Executive Regulations and 

Law No. 102 of 1983 in collaboration with competent authorities as well as conduct 

field inspections to ensure the execution of the Law No. 4 of 1994. RBOs should take the 

required enforcement administrative and legal measures in cooperation with 

competent authorities. 

Review the Environmental Impact Assessments for the region's establishments after 

receiving adequate training and the identification of these establishments by EEAA 

Chief Executive Officer. 

Follow up the project implementation according to the specifications specified by 

EEAA in the environmental impact assessment in coordination with the competent 

administrative authorities. 

Investigate environmental complaints raised by the public, different organizations, etc. 

and direct the complaint to the respective competent authority. 

Follow up the execution of the compliance action plans prepared by the establishments, 

and takes the necessary administrative and legal measures in coordination with the 

competent administrative authorities. 

Contribute in the management of hazardous wastes and material in coordination with 

the Environmental Management Sector within EEAA, competent entities and local 

authorities. 

Ensure that the local authorities have allocated disposal, treatment or incineration areas 

for solid wastes in agreement with the RBO. 

Prepare an annual report addressing the main indicators for the environmental status 

of the region. 

Supervise environmental monitoring networks at the governorate level and reporting 

to EEAA head office. 

Prepare a census of national institutions contributing in implementing environmental 

protection programs to benefit from their experience in projects implemented in the 

region. 

Spread environmental awareness in the governorates and coordinate with the 

respective local agencies. 

Execute the environmental training plan and community training programs formulated 

by EEAA within the governorates of the region. 

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