Decree No. 20 of 2001 of the Government on environmental impact assessment.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings EIA Pollution control International agreement-implementation Transboundary effects

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries

Abstract

This Decree sets out detailed rules regarding the environmental impact assessment in conformity with the Environmental Protection Act. Annex 1 lists the activities having relevant impact on the environment. This Decree contains rules regarding administrative proceedings relative to the preliminary study, the detailed study, and the authorization of activities subject to environmental impact assessment. There are detailed rules also regarding the implementation of the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a transboundary context signed on 26 February 1991 in Espoo (Finland).

Full text

Hungarian

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. LIII of 1995 on the General Rules of Environmental Protection.

Legislation | Hungary | 1995

Keyword: Framework law, Environmental planning, EIA, Institution, Access-to-information, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Special fund, Basic legislation, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Radiation, Noise pollution, Ecosystem preservation, Precautionary principle, Liability/compensation, Education, Research, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Sustainable development, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Decree No. 152 of 1995 of the Government regarding Environmental Impact Assessment procedures and the sphere of activities subject to such assessment.

Legislation | Hungary | 1995

Keyword: EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX