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Law for Environmental Impact Assessment in Iceland.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
EIA Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Act came into force on 1 May 1994.
Abstract

Prior to a decision regarding porjects that may have considerable effects on the environment, natural resources and community, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulated by this Act is to be carried out. Such assessment shall invariably constitute a part of the planning process. The Minister of the Environment is the principal authority in the field. The Director of the National Physical Planning Agency is charged with the execution of the Act. Article 5 lists out the projects which shall be subject to EIA. The Minister of the Environment may decide by regulation that other projects are subject to an EIA in accordance with international conventions to which Iceland is a party.

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Environmental Impact Assessment Act (No. 106 of 2000).

Legislation | Iceland | 2000

Keyword: EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access-to-information, Basic legislation, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX