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 Full text English Website www.legaltext.ee