EEPP Program Support Unit 

EPF Operating Manual   General Principles 

Pilot projects in natural resource preservation and protection of the environment from 

pollution 

Transfer of low cost technology that has proven effective in environmental protection 

Funding of the production of prototypes of waste management equipment 

Construction and operation of environmental monitoring stations 

Establishment and management of natural protectorates 

Addressing pollution of unknown or non specific source 

Funding of research for environmental programs and environmental impact assessments 

as well as for the setting of standards and specifications for environmental protection 

Co financing of environmental protection projects undertaken by local administrations 

and NGOs.  Financial contributions to these activities should also be made by the 

beneficiaries (i.e. public participation) 

Awards for outstanding achievements in the field of environmental protection 

Pollution prevention projects 

Support for the EEAA's infrastructure and activities 

Other environmental protection activities approved by EEAA's Board of Directors 

Revenues of the EPF 

Sources of revenue for the Fund are specified in Article 14 of Law 4/1994 and Article 7 of 

the Executive Regulations.  Allowable revenue sources are as follows: 

State budget allocations to consolidate the Fund 

Aid and donations extended by national and foreign organizations for purposes of 

protecting and developing the Environment, as shall by accepted by the EEAA Board of 

Directors  

Fines and compensations as ruled by the Court, or as shall be agreed upon, for the 

damages and harms affecting the Environment 

Resources of the Protectorates Fund, as prescribed in Law No. 102 of the year 1983.  

Resources include budget allocations, donations, and aid ascribed to protectorates, in 

addition to user fees, and fines as ruled for violating Law No. 102. 

The share of the Environmental Affairs Agency from the 25% of the proceeds of dues 

imposed on travel tickets issued in Egypt, in Egyptian currency, according to Article 1 of 

Law No. 5/1986, and Prime Minster's Decree No. 697/1986, with a minimum of 12.5% 

of the total proceeds of dues referred to here above. 

The yield of experimental projects undertaken by the Agency 

Charges or services rendered by the Agency to third parties against fees. 

Fees on licenses as issued by the Agency   

These revenue sources include those which the Fund automatically receives (e.g., 

compensation for marine damage), those which are discretionary (e.g., budget transfers, a 

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