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The role of assessment of environmental effects under the Resource Management Act 1991

Author
Smith G.
Journal/Series
Environmental and Planning Law Journal | Vol. 13(2); 82 - 102; 21 p.
Date
1996
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-057716)
Publisher | Place of publication
The Law Book Company Ltd. | North Ryde, Australia
Language
English
Country/Territory
New Zealand
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
EIA
Abstract

The New Zealand Resource Management Act 1991 contains new provisions for the assessment of the environmental effects of projects. This article examines the scope of those provisions, assesses the potential problems of implementing the procedures in the light of overseas experience, and, in conclusion, suggests possible future improvements to the process