Environmental Protection Administration

Environmental Protection Administration
行政院環境保護署
Huánjìngbǎohù Shǔ
Agency overview
Formed March 1971 (as Department of Environmental Health)
22 August 1987 (as EPA)
Jurisdiction  Republic of China
Headquarters Zhongzheng, Taipei
Employees 15,034 (est. 2004)
Ministers responsible
Website www.epa.gov.tw

The Environmental Protection Administration (EPA; Chinese: 環境保護署; pinyin: Huánjìngbǎohù Shǔ) is a cabinet-level executive agency responsible for protecting and conserving the environment in the Republic of China. This also includes, air quality, noise control, monitoring and inspection of environment, solid waste, recycling, sustainable development and international cooperation.[1]

It is led by the Minister for Environment. He is supported by two deputy ministers.

History

The environmental protection agency has evolved and been part of different departments over decades. Prior to 1971, the environmental portfolio was part of the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of China which encompasses the Health portfolio.

From March 1971 to January 28, 1982 the Department of Environmental Health was established to look after protecting the environment. Various agencies such as the Department of Health and others managed the soil and water aspects of environment.

From January 29, 1982 to August 21, 1987 the Environmental Protection Bureau was established to take over responsibility for noise and traffic control, air, water, waste management, health responsibilities under the Department of Health.[2]

From August 22, 1987 to the present, the Environmental Protection Administration was established becoming the one stop shop for all environmental policies, regulation, standards and enforcement. It encompassed toxic substance management, environmental sanitation and monitoring and inspection of the environment.

Department Structure

First Tier

Second Tier

Third Tier

Fourth Tier

Ministers

No.NameIn Office
1Eugene Chien22 August 1987 - 31 May 1991
2Jaw Shau-kong1 June 1991 - 15 November 1992
actingLarry Chen15 November 1991 - 20 November 1992
3Chang Lung-cheng21 November 1992 - 9 June 1996
4Tsai Hsun-hsiung10 June 1996 – 20 May 2000
5Lin Jun-yi20 May 2000 - 6 March 2001
6Hau Lung-pin7 March 2001 - 6 October 2003
7Chang Juu-en6 October 2003 - 25 April 2005
actingTsay Ting-kuei25 April 2005 - 7 June 2005
8Chang Kuo-long8 June 2005 - 20 May 2007
9Winston Dang20 May 2007 - 20 May 2008
10Stephen Shen20 May 2008 - 2 March 2014
11Wei Kuo-yen3 March 2014 - (incumbent)
12Lee Ying-yuanDesignated[3]

Transportation

The EPA building is accessible within walking distance South of Ximen Station of the Taipei Metro.

See also

References

External links

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