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Decree No. 45/2004 approving the Regulation on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da Republica, I Serie, No. 39, 29 September 2004, pp. 406(1) - 406 (12).
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
EIA Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Classification/declassification
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Decree, composed of two articles and one Annex, approves the Regulation on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The annexed Regulation is composed of 28 articles and three annexes divided in five Chapters. It applies to those public and private activities that, directly or indirectly, may affect the environment. The Regulation provides a classification of the activities subject to EIA and the related specific requirements. Moreover, it identifies the exemptions and the competent authorities. Particular attention is paid to the detailed regulation of the assessment process and the EIA main components and assessment criteria. It also regulates environmental licensing procedures and creates a registry for environmental consultants. Finally, it rules on applicable sanctions and penalties.

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Decree No. 76/98 approving the Regulation on Environmental Impact Assessment.

Legislation | Mozambique | 1998

Keyword: EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ministerial Order No. 198/2005 on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Legislation | Mozambique | 2005

Keyword: EIA, Environmental planning, Classification/declassification, Enforcement/compliance, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 13/2006 approving the Regulation on residues management.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2006

Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Order No. 129/2006 approving the General Directions on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Legislation | Mozambique | 2006

Keyword: EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree No. 54/2015 approving the Regulation on the Process for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

Legislation | Mozambique | 2015

Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Land clearing, EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Classification/declassification, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Aquaculture, Animal production, Pastoralism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX