Law 4/1994 for the Protection of the Environment Amended by Law 9/2009 and the Executive Regulation 

Law 4/1994, has a greater role with respect to all governmental sectors as a whole. The law has been designated as the highest coordinating body in the field of the environment that will formulate the general policy and prepare the necessary plans for the protection and promotion of the environment. It will also, follow-up the implementation of such plans with competent administrative authorities.