Environmental Dispute Adjustment Act Wholly amended By 1997· 8·28Act No. 5393 Amended By 2002·12·26Act No. 6831 CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONSArticle 1 (Purpose) The purpose of this Act is to preserve the environment and to relieve any damage to the health and property of citizens by providing procedures of conciliation, mediation, and arbitration in order to settle any environmental dispute rapidly, fairly, and efficiently. Article 2 (Definitions) The definitions of the terms used in this Act shall be as follows: 1."Environmental damage" means damage to the health and property resulting from air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, sea pollution, noise, vibration, malodor, destruction of ecosystem, and other causes prescribed by the Presidential Decree, which have occurred or are expected to occur by acts of business or any other human acts: Provided, That the damage resulting from radioactive contamination is ex...