Environmental Assessment Act, 2000. Country/Territory Bhutan Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Environmental planning Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Inspection Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 14 July 2000. Abstract This Act provides for policies and measures to reduce potential adverse effects of strategic plans, programs, etc. which may have an impact on the environment. An environmental clearance (arts. 18 to 31), which sets out terms for any project, is required in order for the Secretariat to issue a development consent. Functions and Powers of the National Environment Commission, the Secretariat and the Competent Authority are described in detail in Chapter V. The Secretariat shall notify the competen Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation for Environmental Clearance of Projects 2016. Legislation | Bhutan | 2001 (2016) Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Institution, Liability/compensation, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation for the Environmental Clearance of Projects. Legislation | Bhutan | 2001 | Repealed Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Institution, Liability/compensation, Monitoring, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX