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Regulation on Evaluation of Environmental and Social Impacts.

Country/Territory
Afghanistan
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Data collection/reporting Ecosystem preservation EIA Exploration Integrated management Ecological production/organic production Public participation Renewable energy
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Regulation aims to predict, reduce and prevent the unwanted impacts of exploration plans on environment; to keep the natural resources balance in ecological production; to strengthen the sustainable exploration and use of resources; to use renewable energy resources; and to keep coordination and collaboration between different governmental organisations and ministries in this respect; and to comply with the relevant international standards and requirements. The Special Committee on Assessment of Social and Environmental Impacts is in charge to recognise the activities that have negative impacts on the environment and provides mechanism for improvement of the plans. Chapter 2 of the text provides for the procedure and the authority that is in charge to issue the permit for the projects and plans that have social and environmental impacts; the text further elaborates on the procedure for cancellation or renewal of the permit. Chapter 3 lays out for submission of the report on the evaluation of the projects and initial environmental impacts.The Regulation further presents on public participation. The text contains 18 Articles and has 8 attachments.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Law.

Legislation | Afghanistan | 2007

Keyword: Framework law, Integrated management, Institution, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Cultural heritage, Protection of environment, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest fires, Forestry protection measures, Grazing, Protection forest, Pastoralism, Waste management, Hazards, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Protected area, Genetic resources, Access and benefit-sharing, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations.

Legislation | Afghanistan | 2008

Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX