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Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations.

Country/Territory
Micronesia, Fed. States
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control EIA Data collection/reporting Environmental audit
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of these Regulations is to implement section 13 of the Federated States of Micronesia Environmental Protection Act by establishing standard procedures for preparation of an environmental impact assessment statement prior to taking or funding any major action that may significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process is intended to help the general public and government officials make decisions with the understanding of the environmental consequences of their decisions, and take actions consistent with the goal of protecting, restoring, and enhancing the environment. These Regulations provide the directions to achieve this purpose. In addition, these Regulations are designed to: (a) Integrate the EIA process into early planning of projects to insure timely consideration of environmental factors and to avoid delays; and (b) Identify at an early stage the significant environmental issues requiring further study and de-emphasize insignificant issues, thereby defining the scope of the EIA.

Full text
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Website
fsmlaw.org