Decree relative to environment impact assessment (SFS 1994:1596).

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

EIA Environmental audit Environmental fees/charges Transboundary effects International agreement-implementation

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decree concerns environment impact assessment and environmental audit as prescribed by Chapter 6 of the Environmental Code. The Decree applies to public planning and measures and private sector projects. It also provides for assessment of transboundary effects. The Nature Conservation Agency shall be the competent authority in Sweden for purposes of the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context.

Full text

Swedish

Website

62.95.69.15

References - Legislation

Implements

Swedish Environmental Code (1998:808).

Legislation | Sweden | 1998 (2007)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Access-to-information, Agricultural land, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, GMO, Environmental standards, Inspection, Polluter pays principle, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Soil rehabilitation, Management/conservation, Waste management, Waste prevention, Water conservation zone, Waterworks, Drainage/land reclamation, Authorization/permit, Protected area, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX