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Natural Gas Act.

Country/Territory
Estonia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Natural gas EIA Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 July 2003.
Abstract

This Act regulates activities related to the import, transmission, distribution and sale of natural gas by way of gas networks, and connection to networks. Building of a gas pipeline crossing the state border is permitted only with the authorization of the Government of the Republic. An application for the aforesaid authorization shall contain the results of environmental impact assessment (EIA). Is there is risk or danger to environment gas network operators shall suspend natural gas supply. Li

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