Abstract:

A good and harmonious environmental law institution is the base of environmental legal system building.Environmental Protection Act (EPA,1989) needs reform,because some institutions of EPA cannot suit the new market economy system and the scientific development idea,such as responsibility of environmental aim,levy system of pollutant discharge,EIA,undertaking treatment within a prescribed limit of time,public participation.At the same time,many new effective institutions are in dire need of affirmation by legislation.The conclusion is reached that the EPA plays the role of integrated environmental legislation,so,the amendment of EPA should keep the whole environmental idea.Based on skeleton investigation and theoretical thinking,we put forward six suggestions on the amendment of EPA 1989:to upgrade the legal level,establish the environmental priority,restrict the administration,advocate environmental selfdetermination,encourage public interests litigation,promote cooperation and efficiency,in order to provide reference to amendment of EPA and perfection of environment law institution〖

Key words: Environmental Protection Act, amendment, environment law institution〖