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. Full text Portuguese 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| 2006 Keyword: EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree No. 54/2015 approving the Regulation on the Process for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).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