Decree No. 59/07 on Environmental Licensing.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Authorization/permit Environmental planning Environmental standards Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment

Geographical area

Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic

Entry into force notes

This Decree enters into force 90 days after its publication.

Abstract

This Decree, composed of five Chapters divided into 34 articles and two Annexes, regulates environmental licensing of all activities that, because of their nature, location or size, may have a significant environmental and social impact. Particular attention is paid to the regulation of the licensing procedure and of the rights and duties of the licensees. Moreover, the Decree establishes a national registry of environmental consultants to support in the licensing process. The Annexes provide the license models for both operations and installations.

Full text

Portuguese

Website

www.governo.gov.ao

References - Legislation

Implements

Basic Environmental Law No. 5/98.

Legislation | Angola | 1998

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Registration, Sustainable development, EIA, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Presidential Decree No. 117/20 approving the General Regulation for Environmental Impact Assessment and the Environmental Licensing Procedure.

Legislation | Angola | 2020

Keyword: Basic legislation, EIA, Research, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, Environmental standards, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Groundwater, Hazardous waste, Environmental fees/charges, Erosion, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX