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Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 1995.

Country/Territory
Belize
Document type
Regulation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
EIA Institution Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Central America, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

Regulations to make provision for criteria of assessment of environmental impact of "undertakings" as defined in regulation 2 and the procedures of such assessment and for the appointment of a National Environmental Appraisal Committee. "The criteria and procedure under these Regulations and any procedures approved by the Minister shall be used to determine whether an activity is likely to significantly affect the environment and is therefore subject to an environmental impact assessment". All p

Full text
English
Website
www.belizelaw.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Act, 1992.

Legislation | Belize | 1992 (1998)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Erosion, Pollution control, Institution, EIA, Fertilizers/nutrients, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Hazardous substances, Cleaning agents/detergents, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environmental Impact Assessment (Amendment) Regulations, 2007 (S.I. No. 24 of 2007).

Legislation | Belize | 2007

Keyword: EIA, Institution, Court/tribunal, Data collection/reporting, Environmental planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX