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