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