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Introductory Ordinance on environmental impact assessment (Environmental Assessment Ordinance).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Zürich
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil
Keyword
Pollution control EIA Authorization/permit Land-use planning
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 2012.
Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the assessment of environmental impact. The text deals with the following matters: tasks of the Environment Office in the Canton of Zurich, responsibilities of planning authorities, issue of building authorizations, land use planning, special provisions for certain infrastructures. The text consists of 7 articles and 1 Annex.

Full text
German
Website
www.zh.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Ordonnance relaticve à l'étude de l'impact sur l'environnement (OEIE).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1988 (2016)

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Introductory Ordinance on environmental impact assessment.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1997 (2001)

Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX