THE ISSUES OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT IN THE INDUSTRIAL REGIONS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

The author presents a general characteristic and classification of the legislated ecological-legal requirements. He concludes that the federal and regional legal acts on environmental protection fail to achieve the aims and objectives of legal regulation. Recent changes to management of environmental protection are considered. Environmental supervision provided by public authorities is critically evaluated. The author makes suggestions for improving the supervisory activities through modification of the structure and functions of special services.