Law "On environmental impact assessment" (1998). Country/Territory Latvia Document type Legislation Date 1998 (2001) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Basic legislation EIA Waterworks Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes The Law esnters into force on 21 June 2001. Abstract Environmental Impact Assessment - a procedure to be carried out as required by this Law in order to assess the potential environmental impact of the Proposed Development and draft proposals for the prevention or reduction of negative impacts. The purpose of this Law is to prevent or reduce potential negative impacts to the environment of developments proposed by persons or legal entities. Impact Assessment is carried out in accordance with the following principles: 1) Impact Assessment shall be Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Cabinet Regulation No. 30 of 2015 on Procedures by Which the State Environmental Service Shall Issue Technical Regulations for the Intended Activity Legislation | Latvia | 2015 Keyword: EIA, Environmental planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Cabinet Regulation No. 83 of 2011 on Procedures for the Environmental Impact Assessment of an Intended Activity Legislation | Latvia | 2011 Keyword: EIA, Public participation, Access-to-information, Procedural matters Source: FAO, FAOLEX