Regulation on Strategic Environmental Assessment. Country/Territory Bhutan Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword EIA Environmental planning Geographical area Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on 24 April 2002. Abstract This Regulation prescribes guidelines to be followed by governmental agencies when formulating, modifying, renewing or implementing any policy, plan or program which may have significant impacts on the environment. Before submitting any proposal to the Royal Government of Bhutan, a Strategic Environmental Assessment shall be performed by agencies based on principles outlined in article 8. When a Strategic Environmental Assessment is required, it shall include an Environmental Statement (art. 10) Full text English