Freedom of Access to Information on the Environment Regulations, 2001 (L.N. No. 217 of 2001). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Access-to-information Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract The purpose of these Regulations is to endure freedom of access to and dissemination of, information on the environment held by public authorities, and to set out the basic terms and conditions on which such information should be made available. "Information relating to the environment" is defined in regulation 3. Any person may request information of the Competent authority being the Department of Environment Protection, which is held by the Authority. Other bodies with public responsibilities Full text English References - Legislation Implements Environment Protection Act, 2001 (Act No. XX of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 | Repealed Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, EIA, Special fund, Inspection, Biodiversity, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Freedom of Access to Information on the Environment Regulations, 2005 (L.N. 116 of 2005). Legislation | Malta | 2005 Keyword: Access-to-information, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX