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Law No. 1175-VQ on environmental impact assessment.

Country/Territory
Azerbaijan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Forestry, Land & soil, Cultivated plants, Water
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Basic legislation Biodiversity Climate change Cultural heritage Ecosystem preservation EIA Emissions Inspection International relations/cooperation Public health Pollution control Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Land-use planning Protected area Soil pollution/quality Animal health Plant protection Effluent waste water/discharge Freshwater pollution Groundwater Protection of environment Surface water
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia
Abstract

This Law lays down rules on environmental impact assessment and strategic ecological assessment for the identification of possible adverse effects on the environment and human health during the implementation of the activities specified in the Annex to this Law and for the assessment, elimination or reduction of their scale and intensity over time and space. The impact of proposed activities on the following will be assessed, atmospheric air quality; surface and ground water; wastewater; bottom-surface of reservoirs; natural and artificial landscapes; subsoil and soil; flora and fauna; forests; ecosystems and biodiversity; ecologically sensitive areas; public health; socio-economic sphere including employment, education, health, road transport and engineering infrastructure; cultural heritage; and climate change. This Law sets out provisions on the responsibilities of the relevant stakeholders, international cooperation in the fields of protection of environment and ecological safety, and state control.

Full text
Azerbaijani
Website
www.e-qanun.az

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ministerial Decree No. 457 on qualification certificate for and registration of the entities engaged in EIA.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2019

Keyword: Certification, EIA, Inspection, Institution, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 425 on inspection in the fields of environmental impact assessment and strategic ecological assessment.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2019

Keyword: EIA, Inspection, Institution, Registration, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 1582-VQD amending the Law on agricultural cooperatives, Law on environmental impact assessment, Law on tourism, and Law on electric and thermal stations.

Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2019

Keyword: Agricultural development, Biodiversity, Business/industry/corporations, Cooperative/producer organization, EIA, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Protected area, Tourism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX