Introductory Ordinance on environmental impact assessment. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Zürich Document type Regulation Date 1997 (2001) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Land & soil Keyword Pollution control EIA Authorization/permit Land-use planning Geographical area Europe, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 July 1997. 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, tasks of the Planning Authorities, issue of building authorizations, land use planning, special provisions for certain infrastructures. The text consists of 10 articles and 1 Annex. Full text German Website www.zh.ch References - Legislation Amended by Ordinance amending the Introductory Ordinance on environmental impact assessment. Legislation | Switzerland | 2001 | Repealed Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Introductory Ordinance on environmental impact assessment (Environmental Assessment Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 2011 Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX