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Resolution No. 37 of 2001 issuing the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation for installations.

Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
EIA Monitoring Pollution control Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette..
Abstract

The aims of this Regulation are to value the Environmental Impact Assessment for projects and installations, to define the procedures for the obtainment of environmental licences and also specifies the obligations of the licencees. The Regulation is composed of 13 articles and 3 Annexes. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Articles 2 to 5 provide for steps for the obtainment of Environmental Licences. Articles 8 to 10 specify the obligations of applicants; and (11) imposes upon project-holders to keep registers for the periodic analysis. Articles 12 and 13 contain general provisions. Annex I contains the list of projects and activities which necessitate the environmental impact assessment study. Annex II deals with the information and data to be included in the environmental impact assessment study. Annex III contains the Environmental Acknowledgment Form for obtaining a licence.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 on the environment protection and development.

Legislation | United Arab Emirates | 1999

Keyword: Framework law, Protection of environment, Air quality/air pollution, Hazards, Early warning system, EIA, Hazardous waste, Liability/compensation, Marine pollution, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Protected area, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Basic legislation, Groundwater, Freshwater pollution, Potable water, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX