Resolution No. 1 of 1998 on environmental impact assessments. Country/Territory Bahrain Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword EIA Environmental planning Pollution control Authorization/permit Policy/planning Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette Abstract The aim of this Resolution is to protect the environment against pollution. The present Decree is composed of 5 Chapters divided into 21 articles and 2 Annexes. Chapter 1 deals with terms and definitions. Chapter 2 provides for projects subject to environmental impact assessments. Chapter 3 specifies the bases and procedures for environmental impact assessments. Chapter 4 pertains to environmental licences. Chapter 5 contains general provisions. Annexes I and II contain the list of projects which necessitate an environmental impact assessment. Full text Arabic Website www.legalaffairs.gov.bh