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Official NCEC regulations, environmental standards, and technical guidance — curated and made accessible by the Hills & Field team.
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NCEC Executive Regulation for the Environmental Rehabilitation of Degraded Sites and Remediation of Polluted Sites
Issued by: National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
The official NCEC Executive Regulation governing the environmental rehabilitation of degraded sites and the remediation of polluted sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This regulation establishes the legal framework, technical standards, procedural requirements, and responsibilities for site assessment, remediation planning, implementation, and verification.
Why it matters: Essential reference for developers, asset owners, and environmental consultants involved in contaminated land assessment, site remediation, Phase I–III ESAs, and environmental due diligence in Saudi Arabia.
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Executive Regulation for Noise
Issued by: National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
The official NCEC Executive Regulation establishing permissible noise levels, measurement methodologies, and compliance requirements for industrial, commercial, and construction activities in Saudi Arabia.
Why it matters: Essential reference for projects requiring environmental noise assessments, noise impact predictions, and NCEC permit compliance — including construction sites, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects.
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Executive Regulation for Ozone-Depleting Substances and Hydrofluorocarbons
Issued by: National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
The official NCEC Executive Regulation governing the management, control, and phase-out of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in alignment with the Montreal Protocol obligations.
Why it matters: Applicable to facilities using refrigerants, foam-blowing agents, solvents, and fire suppression systems containing ODS or HFCs. Required reading for EHS managers and sustainability consultants working on NCEC compliance.
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Executive Regulation for Sustainable Management of the Marine and Coastal Environment
Issued by: National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
The official NCEC Executive Regulation setting out the legal framework and technical requirements for the sustainable management, protection, and conservation of Saudi Arabia's marine and coastal environments.
Why it matters: Critical reference for coastal and offshore projects — including ports, desalination plants, marine infrastructure, and aquaculture — requiring marine ecology assessments, coastal zone management plans, and NCEC environmental permits.
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Executive Regulation for the Prevention and Remediation of Soil Pollution
Issued by: National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
The official NCEC Executive Regulation defining standards, procedures, and responsibilities for the prevention of soil pollution and the remediation of contaminated land in Saudi Arabia.
Why it matters: Essential for environmental due diligence, Phase I–III Environmental Site Assessments, contaminated land investigations, and remediation projects. Directly relevant to industrial, petrochemical, and brownfield development projects.
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Executive Regulation for the Protected Areas
Issued by: National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
The official NCEC Executive Regulation governing the designation, management, and protection of protected areas in Saudi Arabia, including national parks, nature reserves, and ecologically sensitive zones.
Why it matters: Required reading for projects located within or adjacent to protected areas. Directly relevant to biodiversity impact assessments, ecological mitigation strategies, and habitat connectivity analyses.
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Executive Regulation for Trade in Wildlife Species, Their Products and Derivatives
Issued by: National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
The official NCEC Executive Regulation controlling and regulating the trade in wildlife species, their products, and derivatives in Saudi Arabia, in accordance with CITES obligations and national biodiversity conservation commitments.
Why it matters: Relevant to ecological and biodiversity advisory work, protected species surveys, and projects in sensitive habitats where wildlife trade or disturbance risks must be assessed and mitigated.
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Executive Regulation for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification
Issued by: National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
The official NCEC Executive Regulation establishing requirements for the protection and development of vegetation cover and the prevention of desertification in Saudi Arabia, supporting the Kingdom's Green Initiative and Vision 2030 environmental targets.
Why it matters: Applicable to large-scale infrastructure, mining, and agricultural projects with significant land disturbance. Relevant to habitat mapping, land use analysis, and ecological mitigation planning.
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Executive Regulations for Air Quality
Issued by: National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
The official NCEC Executive Regulations for Air Quality, setting ambient air quality standards, emission limits, monitoring requirements, and enforcement procedures for industrial and commercial sources in Saudi Arabia.
Why it matters: Fundamental reference for all projects requiring air quality impact assessments, stack emission monitoring, air dispersion modelling, and NCEC environmental permit applications involving air emissions.
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Executive Regulation for Apprehension of Violations
Issued by: National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
The official NCEC Executive Regulation defining the procedures, authorities, and mechanisms for the apprehension and documentation of environmental violations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Why it matters: Essential reference for environmental compliance officers, legal teams, and consultants involved in NCEC enforcement proceedings, violation response, and regulatory risk management.
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Executive Regulation for Environmental Inspections and Audits
Issued by: National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
The official NCEC Executive Regulation establishing the framework, procedures, and requirements for conducting environmental inspections and audits of facilities and projects in Saudi Arabia.
Why it matters: Critical reference for facility managers, EHS teams, and environmental consultants preparing for NCEC inspections, conducting internal environmental audits, or supporting ISO 14001 compliance programmes.
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Executive Regulation for Financial Dues for Environmental Licenses, Permits and Services
Issued by: National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
The official NCEC Executive Regulation specifying the schedule of financial dues, fees, and charges applicable to environmental licenses, permits, and services issued by NCEC in Saudi Arabia.
Why it matters: Indispensable for project budgeting and financial planning on any development requiring NCEC environmental permits. Enables accurate cost estimation for EIA applications, environmental licenses, and compliance services.
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Executive Regulation for Hunting Terrestrial Wildlife Species
Issued by: National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
The official NCEC Executive Regulation governing the conditions, restrictions, and permitting requirements for hunting terrestrial wildlife species in Saudi Arabia, in support of national biodiversity conservation objectives.
Why it matters: Relevant to ecological impact assessments, wildlife surveys, and projects in areas with protected or sensitive terrestrial species. Required reading for consultants conducting biodiversity baseline studies and habitat assessments.
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Executive Regulation for Logging
Issued by: National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
The official NCEC Executive Regulation establishing the controls, conditions, and permitting requirements for logging activities in Saudi Arabia, aimed at protecting vegetation cover and preventing deforestation.
Why it matters: Applicable to infrastructure, construction, and agricultural projects involving land clearance or vegetation removal. Relevant to habitat impact assessments, land use change analyses, and NCEC environmental permit applications.
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Executive Regulations for the Protection of Aqueous Media from Pollution
Issued by: National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC)
The official NCEC Executive Regulations setting out the standards, controls, and requirements for protecting aqueous media — including groundwater, surface water, and marine environments — from pollution in Saudi Arabia.
Why it matters: Essential reference for industrial facilities, wastewater treatment projects, and any development with potential impacts on water bodies. Directly relevant to water quality assessments, effluent discharge permitting, and NCEC environmental compliance.
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