Environmental impact assessment: What role for the Commonwealth? - An overview Auteur Fowler R. Périodique/Collection Environmental and Planning Law Journal | Vol. 13(4); 246 - 259; 14 p. Date 1996 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-058750) Éditeur | Lieu de publication The Law Book Company Ltd. | North Ryde, Australia Langue Anglais Pays/Territoire Australie Sujet Environnement gén. Mot clé EIA Collectivité locale Résumé The scope of the Commonwealth EIA process has been significantly restricted by political accords between the Commonwealth and the States. After reviewing the history and effect of these arrangements, the proposals contained in the recent Commonwealth EIA Review are examined. Finally, a three-stage process is recommended to determine when proposals should be made subject to Commonwealth EIA procedures.