Paul Abraham e.a. contre Region wallonne Country/Territory Belgium, European Union Type of court International court Date Feb 28, 2008 Source UNEP, InforMEA Court name European Court of Justice Seat of court Luxembourg Judge Timmermans, C.W.ABay Larsen, L.Schiemann, K.Kuris, P.Bonichot, J.-C.Kokott, J. Reference number C-2/07 Language French Subject Environment gen., Air & atmosphere Keyword Emission standards EIA Aircraft noise Air quality/air pollution Abstract On 28 February 2008 the European Court of Justice delivered a preliminary ruling on the operation of an air freight centre at the Belgian Liège-Bierset Airport. The request for a preliminary ruling asked for interpretation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) directive (85/337/EEC). The Court found that the restructuring of the airport does not constitute a ‘project within the meaning of the EIA directive. The Court ruled that the national courts have discretion to decide whether the EIA directive applies when deciding in the case in question, which concerns noise pollution claims linked to the works at the Belgian airport. Full text Paul Abraham and others v. Region Wallone.pdf Website curia.europa.eu References Cites Council Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment. Legislation | European Union | 1985 Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX