Regional Act No. 79 laying down provisions on the application of the Environmental Impact Assessment. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Toscana Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Pollution control EIA Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Basic legislation Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract In compliance with Directive 85/337/EEC as well as Presidential Decree of 12 April 1996, the present Regional Act identifies those projects, works, interventions or installations the performance of which shall be subject to the Environmental Impact Assessment hereby described in detail. The Tuscany Region guarantees that the administrative decisions relative to the said projects or works shall be adopted by the competent authorities so as to safeguard human health and preserve natural resources. Full text Italian Website www.regione.toscana.it References - Legislation Implements Presidential Decree establishing criteria for the implementation of article 40, paragraph 1, of Act of 22 February 1994, No. 146 on the Environmental Impact Assessment. Legislation | Italy | 1996 Keyword: Pollution control, EIA, Authorization/permit, Hazardous substances, Biodiversity Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment. Legislation | European Union | 1985 | Repealed Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX