Decree-Law No. 232/2007 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

EIA Environmental planning Environmental standards Monitoring Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe

Abstract

This Decree-Law is composed of 14 articles and one Annex. It introduces in the national legal order Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment and Directive 2003/35/EC providing for public participation in respect of the drawing up of certain plans and programmes relating to the environment. In particular, it defines the contents of environmental assessment, regulates the Environmental Declaration and consultation process with relevant stakeholders. Finally, it rules on control procedures. The Annex provides the criteria for defining the probability of significant environmental effects.

Full text

Portuguese

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2003/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council providing for public participation in respect of the drawing up of certain plans and programmes relating to the environment and amending with regard to public participation and access to justice Council Directives 85/337/EEC and 96/61/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Environmental planning, Access-to-information, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access-to-justice, Governance, Public participation, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 69/2000 establishing the legal regime on environmental impact assessment of significant effects of public and private projects.

Legislation | Portugal | 2000

Keyword: EIA, Institution, Basic legislation, Waste disposal, Classification/declassification, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX