Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Environmental Planning Act 1978.

Country/Territory
Papua New Guinea
Document type
Legislation
Date
1978 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Papua New Guinea Consolidated Legislation 2006.
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
Asia and the Pacific, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
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 approve projects that require environmental plans. Sections 13 and following provide for the assessment of environmental plans submitted to the Minister. The National Executive Council may, for reasons of further investigation, establish a Board of Inquiry or refer the assessment to National Planning Committee. The Minister shall give written notice to the Provincial Administrator of the province affected, of the decision of the National Executive Council. The Director of the Office of Environment and Conservation shall keep a register on plans submitted and relevant assessments and decisions (sect. 26).

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

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Repealed by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 | 2000 (2006)

Keyword: Framework law, Protection of environment, Institution, Pollution control, EIA, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Special fund, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Traditional rights/customary rights, Policy/planning, Soil pollution/quality, Expropriation, Basic legislation, Freshwater resources management, Water abstraction, Water rights, Waterworks, Authorization/permit, Sustainable use, Freshwater pollution, Flood

Source: FAO, FAOLEX