Governmental Decree No. 314/2005 (XII.25.) regarding the procedures of environmental impact assessment and the single procedure of authorization of utilization of the environment.

Subject

Environment gen., Water

Keyword

Authorization/permit EIA Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Precautionary principle Soil pollution/quality Surface water Groundwater Freshwater pollution Pollution control

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

First entry into force on 1 January 2006.

Abstract

This Decree must be applied to activities, establishments and to their significant modifications and changes listed in Annexes 1-3, except for activities listed in Annex 2 and in points 1-127 and 129-131 of Annex 3 used for research, development purposes and for the testing of new products and techniques. These activities must be authorized by the environmental protection authority and environmental impact assessment shall be performed before the commencement of activities. Impact assessment is performed in two phases (preliminary study and detailed study). The supervision of activities in terms of conformity with environmental requirements is carried out by the Environmental, Nature Protection and Water Management Inspectorate. Articles 6-16 contain the rules of proceedings of EIA. Articles 17-23 contain the rules of the single procedure of authorization of utilization of the environment. The two types of proceedings can be unified or linked according to rules in articles 24-25. Sanctions and penalties for offenders are foreseen by article 26.

Full text

Hungarian

Website

njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2008/1/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning integrated pollution prevention and control.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Noise pollution, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Basic legislation, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous substances, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. LIII of 1995 on the General Rules of Environmental Protection.

Legislation | Hungary | 1995 (2023)

Keyword: Framework law, Protection of environment, Environmental planning, EIA, Institution, Access-to-information, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Special fund, Basic legislation, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Radiation, Noise pollution, Ecosystem preservation, Precautionary principle, Liability/compensation, Education, Research, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Pollution control, Polluter pays principle, Policy/planning, Sustainable development, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 97/11/EC amending Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment.

Legislation | European Union | 1997

Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment.

Legislation | European Union | 1985

Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree No. 145 of 2012 (VII. 3.) Korm of the Government on the geological storage of carbon dioxide.

Legislation | Hungary | 2012 (2012)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Exploration, Offences/penalties, Contract/agreement, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX