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Law of the People’s Republic of China on Environmental Impact Assessments.

Country/Territory
China
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water
Keyword
EIA Access-to-information Community management Data collection/reporting Environmental audit Environmental planning Liability/compensation Basic legislation Policy/planning Sustainable development
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
1 September 2003
Abstract

The objectives of this Law are the implementation of sustainable development and the prevention of negative impact on the environment due to planning and building operations in the country, by mean of Environmental Impact Assessments. Moreover, the Law promotes active participation of the communities in the protection of their living environment, research, education and widespread awareness on environmental issues. The Law comprises the following Chapters: Chapter I, General Provisions; Chapter II, Environmental Impact Assessment on Plans; ChapterIII, Environmental Impact Assessment on Construction Projects; Chapter IV, Legal Liabilities; Chapter V, Supplementary Provisions.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No.2 of Ministry of Environmental Protection laying down the List of Construction Projects for Category Management of Environmental Impact Assessments

Legislation | China | 2008

Keyword: EIA, Access-to-information

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No.5 of Ministry of Environmental Protection promulgating the Provisions on the Hierarchical Examination and Approval of Environmental Impact Assessment Documents of Construction Projects.

Legislation | China | 2009

Keyword: EIA, Institution, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 559 of the State Council promulgating the Regulation on Environmental Impact Assessment of Planning.

Legislation | China | 2009

Keyword: EIA, Offences/penalties, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Measures of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for implementing the Environmental Impact Assessment Law of the People's Republic of China.

Legislation | China | 2012 (2018)

Keyword: EIA, Access-to-information, Community management, Environmental planning, Data collection/reporting, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Provisions of the State Environmental Protection Administration on the procedures for the examination and approval of environmental impact assessment documents for construction projects.

Legislation | China | 2005

Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 2/2008 of the Ministry of Environmental Protection Laying Down the Catalogue for the Classified Administration of Environmental Impact Assessments for Construction Projects.

Legislation | China | 2008

Keyword: EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No.33/2015 of the Ministry of Environmental Protection Laying down the Catalogue for the Classified Administration of Environmental Impact Assessments for Construction Projects.

Legislation | China | 2015

Keyword: EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Measures for the Administration of Environmental Impact Post-evaluation of Construction Projects (for Trial Implementation).

Legislation | China | 2015

Keyword: EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Measures for Public Participation in Environmental Impact Assessment.

Legislation | China | 2018

Keyword: EIA, Public participation, Inspection, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Interim Measures for Hearing the Administrative License in Respect of Environmental Protection.

Legislation | China | 2004

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX