Regional Act No. 7 on Environmental Impact Assessment. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Marche Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Marche No. 40, 22 April 2004. Subject Environment gen. Keyword EIA Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Biodiversity Basic legislation Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Regional Act describes the procedure to be followed when the Environmental Impact Assessment is applied. The purpose of EIA is to protect public health, preserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable development. It must be applied in respect of the projects specified in the Annexes attached to this Act. Full text Italian Website www.regione.marche.it