Environmental Planning Act 1978.

Country/Territory: Papua New Guinea
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1978 (2006)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: Being an Act: (a) relating to development of the environment having regard to uniform systems of environmental management in accordance with the fourth goal of the National Goals and Directive Principles; and (b) to give effect to those Goals and Principles under Section 25 of the Constitution, and for related purposes.

Subject: Environment gen.
Keyword: Institution EIA
Geographical area: Oceania, Small Island Developing States

Abstract: There shall be an environmental plan to be submitted by proponents to the Minister regarding each proposal which in the opinion the Minister may have significant environmental implication. The plan shall be as prescribed by section 4. The Minister shall cause to be prepared and issued general guidelines for the preparation and content of environmental plans. Local authorities shall report to the Minister on proposals that may have a significant environmental impact and such authorities shall not
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Environmental Planning Regulation 1992.

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 1978 (2006)

Keyword: EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Environment Act 2000 (No. 64 of 2000).

Legislation | Papua New Guinea | 2001 (2006)

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Special fund, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Soil pollution/quality, Expropriation, Water abstraction, Water rights, Waterworks, Authorization/permit, Sustainable use, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX