This Act is formulated to fairly, promptly and effectively handle public nuisance disputes, to safeguard the rights and interests of the people, and to improve social harmony.

The term “public nuisance” referred to in this Act means human activities which destroy the living environment, and damage or endanger public health. Such activities include water pollution, air pollution, soil pollution, noise, vibration, noxious odors, waste, toxic substance pollution, land subsidence, radioactive pollution and other activities designated and officially announced as public nuisances by the central competent authority.
“Public nuisance dispute” as referred to in this Act means a civil dispute resulting from a public nuisance or possible occurrence of a public nuisance.

Pursuant to this Act, parties to public nuisance disputes may apply for mediation or arbitration.