Regulation on Environmental Impact Assessment (FDA Regulation 113-08). Country/Territory Liberia Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Forestry, Water Keyword EIA Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies Pesticides Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Timber extraction/logging Authorization/permit Environmental audit Environmental planning Offences/penalties Policy/planning Sustainable development Ecosystem preservation Geographical area Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract This Regulation of the Forestry Development Authority makes provision with respect to environmental impact assessment in accordance with section 19.1 of the National Forestry Reform Law of 2006. EIA shall be integrated into early planning of forestry projects. Anyone who intends to undertake a forestry project (defined in Annex I) shall produce a comprehensive Environmental Management Plan, which shall include, among other things an EIA and an environmental impact mitigation strategy. Monitoring of compliance shall be carried out by the Authority but costs of such monitoring shall be borne by the proponent of a project in accordance with the polluter pays principle. The proponent shall also conduct Environmental Audits as prescribed. Forest projects that require an EIA include timber logging and processing, plantation and afforestation, selective removal of single tree species and pest management. Full text English Website www.fda.gov.lr References - Legislation Implements National Forestry Reform Law of 2006. Legislation | Liberia | 2006 Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Institution, Afforestation/reforestation, Contract/agreement, Dispute settlement, Timber, Timber extraction/logging, International trade, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit, Community management, Social protection, Access and benefit-sharing, Land tenure, Lease, Hunting authorization/permit, Protected area, National parks, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX