European Union (Appropriate Assessment) (Minerals Development Act 1940) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 385 of 2018). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Mineral resources, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword EIA Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Minerals Mining Authorization/permit Protection of habitats Protected area Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations amend the Minerals Development Act, 1940 by inserting a new section (8A) on appropriate assessment (as referred to in Article 6(3) of Council Directive 92/43/EEC (the Habitats Directive)) of deep drilling projects as required by the European Communities (Birds and Habitats) Regulations 2011. The amendment concerns the application of the screening provisions in respect of Appropriate Assessment in the context of applications for consent for deep drilling for mineral exploration purposes. Where the Minister is satisfied, on receipt of an application referred to in subsection (3) of section 8A that it is required under the Regulations of 2011, he or she shall carry out a screening for appropriate assessment of the proposed activity concerned in accordance with Part 5 of the Regulations of 2011. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013) Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Minerals Development Act, 1940 (No. 31 of 1940). Legislation | Ireland | 1940 Keyword: Basic legislation, Minerals, Mining, Exploration, Institution, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX