Environmental Impact Assessment (Fish Farming in Marine Waters) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 (S.R. No. 415 of 1999). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision Northern Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution Mariculture Authorization/permit Water quality standards Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes These Regulations will come into force on 8 November, 1999. Abstract The Regulations apply to applications as regards fish farming in marine waters where any part of the proposed development is in a sensitive area, or the proposed development is designed to hold a biomass of 100 tonnes or greater, or will extend to 0.1 hectare or more of the surface area. The Regulations provide for decisions on whether consideration of environmental information in respect of such applications for fish farming in marine waters is required to be taken by the Department of Agricult Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment. Legislation | European Union | 1985 | Repealed Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 97/11/EC amending Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment. Legislation | European Union | 1997 | Repealed Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX