EIA Complete Factors

Jurisdiction EIA Law Law Link EIA Regulations Regulations Link EIA Guidelines or Other Guidance Guidance Link Projects Requiring EIA Abridged Assessments Best Practices in Lieu of EIA Who Conducts Screening Criteria for Screening Detail Criteria for Screening Terms of Reference Who Prepares EIA Who Pays for EIA EIA Contractor Qualifications Conflict of Interest Days for Decision Maker Review Automatic Approval Written Decision Authority to Impose Conditions Expiry of Decision Financial Assurances or Bond Interdisciplinary Team Range of Alternatives No Action Alternative Type(s) of Impact Analysis Mitigation Monitoring Plans Public Notice of Draft EIA Draft EIA Available Draft EIA Locations Public Notice of Final EIA Final EIA Available Final EIA Locations Fee to View EIA Documents Fee to Obtain EIA Documents Availability of Reference Studies Public Notice of Final Decision Public Scoping Public Review of TOR Public Participation Opportunities Public Meetings Public Input at Meeting Criteria to Hold Public Meeting Days for Public to Review Draft EIA Public Comments on Draft EIA Days for Public to Review Final EIA Public Comments on Final EIA Response to Public Comments Facilitation of Public Participation Project Monitoring Citizen Administrative Review Citizen Judicial Review Enforceability of EIA Enforceability of Permit
Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Environment Law, 2007 (unofficial translation) Link Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2008 Link National Administrative Guidelines for the Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government No person may undertake an activity that is likely to cause significant impact to the environment without following applicable EIA procedures. Envt. Law, art. 13. Schedule I of the EIA Regulations contains categorization of activities. List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact No Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No No 45 days No Yes Yes 3 years No No Yes Yes Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts Yes Yes No No Not available Yes No Other Yes Yes Scoping, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required Variable Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No No
Australia - NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EPA) Link Environment, Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (NSW)(EPAR) Link Government projects, Private Projects No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No No No Yes
Belize Environmental Protection Act, 2000; Environmental Protection (Amendment) Act, 2009 Link Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, Environmental Impact Assessment (Amendment) Regulations, 2007 Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government "All undertakings, projects, or activities specified in Schedule I shall require an environmental impact assesment." EIA Regulations, sec. 7. An EIA for activities listed in Schedule II are discretionary, and determined by the Departments. EIA Regulations, sec. 8. See also Section 20(1), Environmental Protection Act (EIA required if project may cause significant environmental impact). List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No No 60 days No Yes Yes Variable Sometimes No Yes Yes Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts Yes Yes No Yes Yes Internet, Library, Local government office No No Yes No No Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required No Variable Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Bolivia Ley de Medio Ambiente (Act of the Environment) No. 1333 and Decreto Supremo No 24176, of December 8th 1995 Link Reglamento de Control y Prevención Ambiental (Regulations of Environmental Control and Protection) Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government During the Scoping process, project proponents must present a “Ficha Ambiental” (Environmental Factsheet) with information on the possible impacts of the project to the environment according to a specific methodology. If the authority considers that the project will cause significant environmental impact in one or more elements of the environment it will require the presentation of an EIA. The regulations list some projects that do not require a full EIA. See EIA Regulations, Articles 15, 16, 17. Article 16 offers a full list of factors to determine whether an EIA is required. List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes No 30 days Yes Yes Yes 10 years (generally) No Yes Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Economic impacts Yes Yes No No Not available No Yes Agency or ministry office No Yes No Yes Yes No Scoping, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required No Not specified Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Botswana Environmental Assessment Act, 2011 Link Environmental Assessment Regulations, 2012 Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government EIA Regulations, Schedule 1 (listing activities that require preparation of EIA; requiring EIA for projects within 2km of "environmentally sensitive" areas; requiring EIA for projects that may cause a public outcry or cause displacement of people). See also EIA Act, sec. 9(1) ("Where the competent authority determines that the proposed activity is likely to have a significant adverse environmental impact, it shall require that such activity undergo an environmental impact assessment. . . .") List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact, Possible impact to, or adjacent to, a protected area, Other Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes 60+ No Yes Yes Variable (specified in authorisation) No No Yes Yes Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts, Other Yes Sometimes No Yes Yes Agency or ministry office Yes Yes Yes No Scoping, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes The proposed project is controversial, Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing 28 days Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Brazil Brazilian Constitution, Art. 225 sec. 1(IV); Supplementary Law No. 140 of 2011; Federal Law 6938 of 1981, Decree 99.274/1990; Federal Law 9.985/2000, Decree 4340/2002, Federal Law 10.650/2003 Link Resolutions of the National Environment Council - CONAMA 01/1986; 06/1987; 09/1987; 01/1988; 237/1997; 279/2001 Link General and Sectoral Guides Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government "In order to ensure the effectiveness of this right [to an ecologically balanced environment], it is incumbent upon the Government to. . . demand in the manner prescribed by law, for the installation of works and activities which may potentially cause significant degradation of the environment, a prior environmental impact study, which shall be made public[.]" Federal Constitution Chapter VI, Article 225, para. 1(4). Lists and appendices of project types are located in Annex I of the National Environment Council’s (CONAMA) Resolution 237/97 and in other State’s Regulatory Instructions and Ordinances. List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes No 60+ No Yes Yes Variable (depending on type of authorization) No Yes Yes Yes Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts, Other Yes Yes Yes Yes Internet, Library, Agency or ministry office, Local government office Yes Internet, Library, Agency or ministry office, Local government office No No No No Yes Yes Scoping, Terms of reference, Review of draft EIA, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing, Other Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
British Columbia, Canada Environmental Assessment Act 2018 Link Various Link Various Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government Projects that are subject to environmental assessment are listed in the Reviewable Projects Regulation (available at https://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/243_2019). Also, the minister may by designate a proposed project as reviewable if the impacts are comparable to listed reviewable projects or if the project could have effects on an Indigenous nation and the rights recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 198. EA Act, secs. 11, 12. List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No No 180 days (150 days + 30 days after referral to Minister) No Yes Yes Up to 10 years Sometimes No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Gender equity Yes No Yes Yes Internet Yes Yes Internet No Yes Yes Yes Yes Scoping, Terms of reference, Review of draft EIA, Public Meetings and/or public hearings Yes Yes Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing 30 days Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No
China Law of the People's Republic of China on Evaluation of Environmental Effects Link Chinese Plan Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2009 (unofficial translation; applies to government plans only) Link EIA Guidelines Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government "[W]here considerable effects may be exerted on the environment preparing a written report on environmental effects, in which a comprehensive evaluation of the effects on the environment shall be made[.]" EIA Law, Art. 16(1). List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact No Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes 60 No Yes Yes 5 years No Direct environmental impacts, Other Yes Yes Yes Other Yes Agency or ministry office Yes No Review of draft EIA, Public Meetings and/or public hearings Sometimes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required Not specified Yes No Sometimes No Yes
Colombia Law 99 of 1993 as amended by Law 1753 of 2015 (National Development Plan 2014-2018) Link Decree 2041 of 2014 Link Government projects, Private Projects No No Government Only projects, works and activities that are listed in articles 8 and 9 of Decree 2041 will be subject to environmental license procedure. Decree 2041, Art. 7 List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes No 90 days No Yes Yes Indefinite Sometimes Yes Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts Yes Yes No No Not available Yes Yes Internet, Agency or ministry office, Local government office, Other No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Scoping, Terms of reference, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Yes Yes Members of the public must request a meeting and/or hearing, The proposed project exceeds a certain size and or cost Not specified No Not specified Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Costa Rica Organic Act of the Environment 7554 (Ley Orgánica del AmbienteGeneral No. 7554) Link Regulations on Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures, Decree 31849-2004 (Reglamento General sobre los Procedimientos de Evaluación de Impacto Ambiental, Decreto 31849-2004). Link Guidelines of Technical Tools for the Environmental Impact Assessment Process Parts I, II, IV (Decretos) Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government EIA Regulations, Article 7 List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes 10 weeks (and up to 5 months for large-scale projects) No Yes Yes 2 years Yes Yes Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Economic impacts Yes Yes No No Agency or ministry office, Not available Yes Yes Agency or ministry office Yes Yes Yes Yes Scoping, Terms of reference, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Yes Yes Members of the public must request a meeting and/or hearing, Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing Variable No Variable Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dominican Republic Law 64-00 on the Environment and Natural Resources Link Compendium of Regulations and Procedures for Environmental Authorizations in the Dominican Republic Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government Any project, infrastructure, industry, or any other activity that may affect the environment and natural resources shall obtain an environmental permit from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. Law 64-00, Art. 40. See also Law 64-00, Art. 41 with a non-exhaustive list of projects that require an EIA process and EIA Compendium, Annex A with a list of projects and activities and their respective permit categories. List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes No 126-190 days No Yes Yes 5 years Yes Yes No No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts No No No No Not available Yes Yes Agency or ministry office No Yes No Yes Yes No Scoping, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required No 15 days Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ecuador Environmental Management Act, R.O. 418 of 10 September 2004 Link Decree No. No. 3516 establishing the Unified Text of Secondary Legislation of the Ministry of the Environment, 14 August 2012 Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government Decree No. 3516, Libro VI, Cap. III, Art. 15. List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes No 30 days No Yes Yes Not specified Yes Yes Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts Yes Yes No No Not available Yes Yes Internet, Agency or ministry office, Other No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Scoping, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required No 30 days Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Egypt Law for the Protection of the Environment (Law 4/1994, as amended by Law 9/2009) (english translation) Link Executive Regulations (Arabic only) Link Guidelines of Principles and Procedures for Environmental Impact Assessment (2009) & EIA Guidelines for various sectors Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes Government Proposed projects are categorized by potential impact. The Executive Regulations contain illustrative lists to guide project proponents List or appendix of project or activity types Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Not specified Yes Variable (specified in license) Yes Yes Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts Yes Yes Yes Agency or ministry office No No Yes Scoping, Review of draft EIA Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required 15 days Yes No Yes Yes
Estonia Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System Act Link Detailed List of Areas of Activity Requiring Consideration of Need for Initiation of Environmental Impact Assessment Government of the Republic Regulation No. 224 of 29 August 2005 Link Government projects, Private Projects No No Government "Environmental impact shall be assessed: 1) upon application for or application for amendment of a development consent if the proposed activity which is the basis for application for or amendment of the development consent potentially results in significant environmental impact; 2) if activities are proposed which alone or in conjunction with other activities may potentially significantly affect a Natura 2000 site." EIA & EMS Act, sec. 3 "Environmental impact is significant if it may potentially exceed the environmental capacity of a site, cause irreversible changes to the environment, endanger human health and well-being, the environment, cultural heritage or property." EIA & EMS Act, sec. 5. Section 6 provides a list of activities that have significant impacts. See also Detailed List of Areas of Activity Requiring Consideration of Need for Initiation of Environmental Impact Assessment Government of the Republic Regulation No. 224 of 29 August 2005 (available at http://www.legaltext.ee/en/andmebaas/ava.asp?m=022) List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact, Possible impact to, or adjacent to, a protected area Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes 30 days Yes Yes Not specified No No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts Yes Yes No No Not available Yes Yes Internet, Agency or ministry office No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Scoping, Terms of reference, Review of draft EIA, Public Meetings and/or public hearings Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) The Environment Management Act, 2002 Link The Environmental Audit, Assessment and Review Regulations, 2000 Link Eswatini Environment Authority (available under "Environmental Impact Assessment" tab Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government EAAR Regulations, sec. 6(1) & First Schedule. OTHER: During the screening process, "the authorising agency shall take into consideration all relevant factors including the scale of the proposed project and its location in relation to environmentally sensitive areas." EAAR Regulations, sec. 6(2) List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact, Other Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No No 20 days (after close of public review period/public hearing) No Yes Yes 3 years No No Yes Direct environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Other Yes Yes No Not available Yes Yes Agency or ministry office, Local government office, Other No Yes Yes Yes No Scoping, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes The proposed project is controversial, Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing No 20 (may be extended 10 days) Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No
Fiji Environment Management Act, 2005 Link Environment Management (EIA Process) Regulations 2007 Link Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Guidelines (Department of Environment) Link Government projects, Private Projects No No Government "If the approving authority determines that the activity or undertaking will cause a significant environmental or resource management impact, the development proposal must be subject to the EIA process." EM Act, sec. 27(4). See also EIA Regulations, sec. 6(1) Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes 35 days No Yes Yes Not specified Sometimes No Yes Yes Direct environmental impacts Yes Yes No No Not available Yes Yes Agency or ministry office No Yes No Sometimes Yes Scoping, Terms of reference, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required No 21 days Yes No No Yes Yes
Ghana The Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1994 Link Environmental Assessment Regulations, 1999 Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government The Agency has authority to request an EIA from any person responsible for an activity that may have adverse effect on the environment. EPA Act sec. 12(1); EA Regulations sec. 3 + Schedule 1 List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No No 90 days except in situations where a public hearing is held. EA Regulations sec. 20 No Yes No 18 months Yes No Yes Yes Direct environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts, Other Yes Yes No No Not available Yes No Agency or ministry office No No No No Yes No Scoping, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes The proposed project is controversial 0 No unspecified Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No No
Guatemala Decreto Número 68-86 Ley de Protección y Mejoramiento del Medio Ambiente Link Acuerdo Gubernativo 137-2016, Reglamento de Evaluación, Control y Seguimiento Ambiental Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government EIA Regulations, Article 12; Acuerdo Gubernativo No 134-2005, Article 1 List or appendix of project or activity types, Possible impact to, or adjacent to, a protected area Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes No 30-90 days (depending on project classification) Yes Yes Yes Variable (specified in authorization) Yes No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Economic impacts Yes Sometimes Yes Yes Agency or ministry office, Local government office No No Not Available No Yes Yes No Scoping, Review of draft EIA, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required 20 days Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Guyana Environmental Protection Act Link Environmental Protection (Authorisations) Regulations 2000 Link Various Ministry guidelines have been published but are not available in electronic format Government projects, Private Projects No No Government "A developer of any project listed in the Fourth Schedule, or any other project which may significantly affect the environment, shall apply to the Agency for an environmental permit. . . ." EP Act, sec. 11(1); Schedule 4. When it is not clear whether a project will significantly affect the environment, the project developer must submit a project summary and the Agency will determine whether it is subject to the EIA requirements or not. EP Act, sec. 11(2) List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes No Variable (at least 60 days) No Yes Yes 5 years Sometimes No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Other Yes Yes No Yes Yes Agency or ministry office No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Scoping, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing 60 days Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Israel Planning & Building Law 5725-1965 (with amendments) (Unofficial translation) Planning & Building Regulations (Environmental Impact Statements) 5763-2003 (available in Hebrew) Government projects, Private Projects No No Government The regulations identified certain types of activities that require the project proponent to submit an EIS. P&B Regulations, sec. 2(a). An EIS may be required for any plan that may have a significant impact on the environment. P&B Regulations sec. 2(2), 2(3). List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes No 31-60 No Yes Yes Indefinite. No No Yes Yes Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts Yes Yes No Other Yes Yes Internet, Agency or ministry office No No Yes Yes No No Review of final EIA No Other 0 No 0 No No No Yes Yes Yes No No
Japan Environmental Impact Assessment Law, Law No. 81 of 1997 Link Environmental Impact Assessment in Japan (2012) Link Government projects, Private Projects No No Government The screening judgement is made by the authorizing agency in accordance with the judgment criteria. In making the judgment, opinions from the prefectural governor who is well-acquainted with the local situation should be taken into consideration. EIA Law, Art. 4; see also MoE Publication, "EIA in Japan" List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No No 210 No No Yes Indefinite No No No No Direct environmental impacts Yes No Yes Yes Other Yes Yes Other Yes Yes Yes Scoping, Review of draft EIA, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Yes No Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required 30 Yes 30 No Yes No Yes No Yes No No
Kenya Environmental Management and Co-Ordination Act, 1999 ("EMCA"), as amended (see "Guidance" for 2015 Amendments) Link The Environmental (Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2003 (revised 2012) Link Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Amendment) Act, 2015 Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government EMCA sec. 58(1) + Second Schedule; EIA required for any activity that "may introduce exotic species" or "lead to unsustainable use of any ecosystem." EMCA Regulations (2006) sec. 4; see also EIA Regulations (2003) sec. 4 List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact, Other Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes 90 Yes Yes Yes Indefinite No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts Yes Yes No Other Yes Yes Agency or ministry office No No Yes Yes Yes No Scoping, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required 0 No 90 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes
Korea Environmental Impact Assessment Act, 2013 (English translation), as amended Link Presidential Decree No. 28211: Enforcement Decree of the Environmental Impact Assessment Act Link Korea Environmental Policy Bulletin - Environmental Impact Assessment Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Developer Screening is achieved primarily by reference to a list of project types. Article 22 of the EIA Act explicitly lists the projects that are subject to environmental impact assessment. See also Table 3 of Enforcement Decree 28211 for the specific scope of projects subject to environmental impact assessment. In addition, projects that fall outside of EIA Act may be subject to environmental impact assessment under Municipal Ordinance of City/Do. EIA Act, Art. 42. List or appendix of project or activity types, Other Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes 30 days No No Yes Not specified No No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Social impacts, Economic impacts Yes Yes Yes Yes Internet, Other No No Internet No Yes Yes No No No Review of draft EIA, Public Meetings and/or public hearings Yes Yes Members of the public must request a meeting and/or hearing 20-40 days Yes Not specified No Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Lao PDR Environmental Protection Law (Revised Version), No. 29/NA (2012) Link Decree on Environmental Impact Assessment, No. 21/GOL (2019) Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government Decree on EIA 2019, Arts. 8, 9 List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact, Possible impact to, or adjacent to, a protected area Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes 25 or 120 days (depending on complexity of project) No Yes Yes Indefinite (with periodic review) Yes No Yes Yes Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts, Gender equity Yes Yes No No Not available No Yes Internet, Local government office Yes No No No Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required Not specified in law No 50 days Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Liberia Environmental Protection and Management Law of Liberia Link Environmental Impact Assessment Procedural Guidelines 2006 Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government EP&M Law, secs. 6(1), 8; Annex I "Projects/Activities Requiring an Environmental Impact Assessment Mandatory List" List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes No No Yes Yes Indefinite Sometimes No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts Yes Yes No No Not available Yes Yes Internet, Agency or ministry office No No Yes Yes Yes No Scoping, Terms of reference, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes Members of the public must request a meeting and/or hearing, The proposed project is controversial No 30 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Malaysia Environmental Quality Act 1974 (EQA) (as amended) Link Environmental Quality (Prescribed Activities) Environmental Impact Assessment Order, 1987 Link Department of Environment, "EIA Procedure and Requirements in Malaysia" Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government Prescribed activities are described in the Environmental Quality (Prescribed Activities)(Environmental Impact Assessment) Order, 1987. List or appendix of project or activity types Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes No 90 No Yes Yes Indefinite No No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Other Yes Yes No Not available Yes Yes Library, Agency or ministry office, Local government office No No No No Yes No Scoping, Review of final EIA No No Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing 0 45 days Yes No No Yes No Yes No No
Maldives Environmental Protection and Preservation Act of Maldives (Act 4/93) Link Regulation on the Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment Report 2012 Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government Regulation, Schedule D (list of projects). The Ministry can require an EIA if it deems that the project "may cause a significant impact on the environment." Regulation, sec. 9(b). List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes 28 days No Yes Yes 1 year No No Yes Yes Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts Yes Yes No Not available Yes Internet No Yes No Yes No No Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes No Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing No 10 days Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No No
Malta Environment and Development Planning Act, Cap. 504 Link Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2017 (S.L. 549.46), amended by Environmental Impact Assessment (Amendment No. 2) Regulations, 2020 Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government Any project listed under Schedule I, Category I requires an EIA. EIA Regulations, sec. 10(1). Projects under Schedule I, Category II require mandatory screening. EIA Regulations, sec. 10(2). Other proposals are examined by the Authority on a case-by-case basis to determine whether they might have significant environmental impacts. EIA Regulations, secs. 10(3),(4). Schedule III details the criteria to be applied in screening. List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes Not specified No Yes Yes Variable Sometimes No Yes Yes Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts, Other Yes Yes No No Not available Yes Yes Internet, Agency or ministry office, Local government office, Other No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Scoping, Review of draft EIA, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Other Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required No 30 days Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No
Mexico Ley General del Equilibrio Ecológico y Protección al Ambiente (LGEEPA) Link Reglamento de la Ley General del Equilibrio Ecológico y Protección al Ambiente en Materia de Impacto Ambiental Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government LGEEPA, Art. 28 List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact, Possible impact to, or adjacent to, a protected area No Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No No 60 days (may be extended by 60 days) No Yes Yes Sometimes Yes No No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Economic impacts, Other Yes No Yes Yes Agency or ministry office Yes No Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes Members of the public must request a meeting and/or hearing, Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing 20 days (plus 10 days to view abstract) Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Myanmar Environmental Conservation Law, No. 9/2012 Link Environmental Conservation Rules, Notification No. 50/2014 Link Environmental Impact Assessment Procedure, Notification No. 616 / 2015 Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government EIA Procedure, secs. 25-28; EIA Procedure, Annex I List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact, Possible impact to, or adjacent to, a protected area, Other Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes 90 days (may be extended) No Yes Yes 5 years (may be renewed) Sometimes No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts Yes Yes No No Not available Yes Yes Internet, Library, Agency or ministry office, Other Yes Yes Yes Yes No Scoping, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required No Not specified Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No
Namibia Environmental Management Act - No. 7 of 2007 Link Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2012 Link Procedures and Guidelines for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) - Draft (2008) Link Government projects, Private Projects No No "Assessments must be undertaken for activities which may have a significant effects on the environment or the use of natural resources." EM Act, sec. 3(2)(e); "The Minister…may list…activities which may not be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate." EM Act, sec. 27(1). See Annexure to Government Notice No. 29 of 2012, List of Activities that May Not Be Undertaken Without Environmental Clearance Certificate. List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes Variable (at least 14 days) No Yes Yes 3 years No No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Economic impacts Yes Yes No Yes Yes Agency or ministry office No Yes No Scoping, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing 21 days Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No No
Nepal The Environment Protection Act, 2019 (2076) Link Environment Protection Rule, 2077 (2020) (Nepali) Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government See Schedule -1 and -2 of Environment Protection Rules List or appendix of project or activity types Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No No 60 days (may be extended by 30 days) No Yes Indefinite No No Yes Yes Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts Yes Yes No Not available Yes Yes Agency or ministry office No No Yes No Scoping, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required 30 Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
New Zealand Resource Management Act, 1991 Link RMA Everyday Guide series (published by Ministry of the Environment) Link Government projects, Private Projects No No Government Activities that need a resource consent are classified as controlled, restricted discretionary, discretionary and non-complying. A council has to grant a resource consent for a controlled activity (with a few exceptions), but can refuse to grant a resource consent for a restricted discretionary, discretionary or non-complying activity. RM Act, sec. 87A List or appendix of project or activity types No Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No No Variable No Yes Yes Variable Sometimes No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Economic impacts, Other Yes Sometimes No Not available Yes Yes Local government office No Yes No Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes Members of the public must request a meeting and/or hearing, Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing 20 days Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes
Nigeria Environmental Impact Assessment Decree, No. 86 of 1992 Link Federal Ministry of Environment Sectoral Guidelines Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government "Where the extent, nature or location of a proposed project or activity is such that is likely to significantly affect the environment, its environmental impact assessment shall be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of this Decree." Decree No. 86, sec. 2(2); see also Schedule 1 (listing mandatory study categories) List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact No Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No No Not specified No Yes Yes Variable No No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts Yes Sometimes No Not available Yes Yes Other Yes Yes Yes Scoping, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes The proposed project is controversial, Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing Variable Yes Yes No Yes
Pakistan Pakistan Environmental Protection Act, 1997 Link Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Review of IEE and EIA) Regulations, 2000 Link Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency guidelines (sectoral guidelines available on the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency website) Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government EA Regulations sec. 5 + Schedules I & II List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact No Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No 90 - 120 Yes Yes Yes 3 years Yes No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts Yes Yes No No Other Yes No Agency or ministry office No Yes No Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required 0 No 30 Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No
Pakistan-Balochistan Province Balochistan Environment Protection Act, 2012 Link The Balochistan Environmental Protection Agency (Review of IEE and EIA) Regulations 2020 Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government Where a project is likely to cause an adverse environmental effect, the project proponent must file an EIA and obtain government agency approval. BEP Act, sec. 15(1). Certain projects must undergo the IEE/EIA procedure, including mining, quarrying and stone crushing. See BEP Act, sec. 15(9). List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact No Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No No 4 months Yes No Yes Not specified No No Yes No Yes Yes No No Not available No No Agency or ministry office No Yes No No Review of final EIA Not specified Yes No No No No Yes No No
Peru National Environmental Impact Assessment Law, No. 27446 (2001) (as modified by Legislative Decree No. 1078 (2008); General Environmental Law, No. 28611 (2005) Link Regulations of Law No. 27446 - Supreme Decree No. 019-2009-MINAM (2009) Link Numerous sectoral guidelines - energy, industrial hydrocarbons, fishing, transportation Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government In determining whether an EIA is required, the environmental authority must consider environmental criteria, including protection of public health, natural resources, protected areas, flora and fauna, biological diversity, and cultural/architectural resources. Law No. 27446, Art. 5 Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes No 120 days No Yes Yes 3 years Sometimes Yes Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts, Gender equity Yes Yes Yes No Not available Yes Yes Internet, Agency or ministry office, Local government office No Yes Yes Yes Sometimes No Review of draft EIA, Public Meetings and/or public hearings Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required Variable Yes 0 No Sometimes Yes Yes No No No No
Philippines Presidential Decrees Nos. 1151 (1977) & 1586 (1978) Link Department Administrative Orders 2003-30 & 96-37 Link MC 2007-002 (Revised Procedural Manual), MC 2007-001 (Environmental Impact Assessment Review Manual), and additional Memorandum Circulars Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government "[A]ll agencies and instrumentalities of the national government, including government-owned or controlled corporations, as well as private corporations, firms and entities shall prepare, file and include in every action, project or undertaking which significantly affects the quality of the environment a detailed statement on . . . the environmental impact of the proposed action, project or undertaking. . . ." P.D. 1151 sec. 4; see also listed activities in DAO 96-37, Art. II, section 1 List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 years Sometimes No No No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Economic impacts, Gender equity Yes Yes No No Other Yes No Agency or ministry office No No No Yes Yes Yes Scoping, Terms of reference, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes Members of the public must request a meeting and/or hearing, The proposed project is controversial 0 No at least 15 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Rwanda Organic Law No. 04/2005, Determining Modalities of Protection, Conservation, and Promotion of Environment in Rwanda Link Ministerial Order Nos. 003/2008 & 004/2008 Link Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines, 2006 Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government The EIA regulations contain an annex listing projects that are subject to EIA. See Annex to Min. Order No. 004/2008. Also, "[w]hen it is necessary and evident that the project might have a negative impact on the environment, Rwanda Environment Management Authority shall have the power to request the project's owner to conduct environmental impact assessment even if it is not listed in the annex." Min. Order No. 004/2008, Art. 4 List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes Variable (at least 20 days) No Yes Yes Unknown No No Yes Yes Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Economic impacts Yes Yes No No Not available Yes No Agency or ministry office No Yes No Sometimes No Scoping, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing No Not specified Yes No Yes Yes No
Saudi Arabia General Environmental Law, 2001 General Environmental Rules for Implementation Link Environmental Protection Standards - Appendix 1 to General Environmental Rules Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government There are guidelines for classifying proposed projects into one of three categories. The guidelines include lists of projects that are anticipated to have "limited" (Category 1), "significant" (Category 2), or "serious" (Category 3) impacts. See Appendix 2 "Guidelines For Classification of Industrial And Development Projects" List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact No Government (with or without contractor) Yes No Not specified Yes Yes Indefinite No No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Other Yes No No No No Not Available No No No No No No No No No No No
Scotland Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 Link Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 Link Planning Circular 1 (2017) Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations Link Government projects, Private Projects No No Government ""EIA development” means development which is either— (a) Schedule 1 development; or (b) Schedule 2 development likely to have significant effects on the environment by virtue of factors such as its nature, size or location[.]" EIA Regulations, sec. 2 (definition of "EIA Development"); also see Schedules I, II, III List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Sometimes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No No 2-4 months No Yes Yes 3 years No No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts Yes Sometimes No No Not available Yes Yes Internet, Local government office No Yes No Yes No No Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing No 30 days Yes Yes No Sometimes No Yes No No
South Africa National Environmental Management Act of 1998 (NEMA) & Amendments Link Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (Government Notice No. R.543 of June 18, 2010 – corrected by Government Notice No. R.660 of July 30, 2010 and Government Notice No. R.1159 of December 10, 2010) Link Various sectoral guidelines (e.g., mining, renewable energy) Link Government projects, Private Projects No Developer See Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2010: Listing Notice 1: List of activities and competent authorities identified in terms of sections 24(2) and 24D (activities for which a basic assessment process must be conducted)(Government Notice No. R. 544 of 2010); Listing Notice 2: List of activities and competent authorities identified in terms of sections 24(2) and 24D (activities for which an S&EIR process must be conducted) (Government Notice No. R. 545 of 2010); Listing Notice 3: List of activities and competent authorities identified in terms of sections 24(2), 24(5) and 24D (activities and sensitive areas per province, for which a basic assessment process must be conducted) (Government Notice No. R. 546). List or appendix of project or activity types Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes 60 (accept/reject EIA) + 45 (decision) No Yes Yes Indefinite unless specified in authorisation Sometimes No Yes Yes Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Economic impacts Yes Yes Yes Yes Agency or ministry office, Other Yes Yes Agency or ministry office, Other No No Yes Yes Yes Scoping, Terms of reference, Review of draft EIA, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes Other variable Yes variable Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Spain Law 21/2013 of 9 December 2013 Link Guidance and Directives Link Government projects, Private Projects No No Government Royal Legislative Decree 1/2008 (as amended), Article 3 & Annexes I, II. Projects listed in Annex I require an EIA. Projects listed in Annex II or that may impact a Natura 2000 may require an EIA at the discretion of the authority. The screening decision must be made available to the public and meet the criteria in Annex III. List or appendix of project or activity types, Possible impact to, or adjacent to, a protected area Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No No 90 days No Yes Yes 5 years (may vary if under jurisdiction of Autonomous Region) No No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts Yes Yes Yes Yes Internet, Agency or ministry office Yes Internet, Agency or ministry office No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Scoping, Terms of reference, Review of draft EIA, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required 30 days Yes Not specified No Yes No Yes Yes
Sri Lanka National Environmental Act, No. 47 of 1980 (as amended 1988 & 2000) Link National Environmental (Procedure for approval of projects) Regulations No. 1 of 1993 (as amended) Link General and Sectoral Guidelines (listed, but not available online) Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government Prescribed projects are listed in the EIA Regulations. A consolidated list of the prescribed projects is maintained on the Central Environmental Authority's website: http://www.cea.lk/Prescribed_Projects.php List or appendix of project or activity types Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No No 60+ days No Yes Yes 3 years No No No No No No No Yes Yes Agency or ministry office, Local government office No Yes Yes Sometimes No Scoping, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing No 30 days Yes Yes No Yes
Taiwan Environmental Impact Assessment Act, 2003 Link Environmental Impact Assessment Enforcement Rules, amended 2018 Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government EIA Act, Arts. 5 & 8 (list of activities for Phase I assessment; "significant impact" standard for Phase II assessment). "Significant impact" is further defined in the EIA Enforcement Rules, Art. 19 List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No No 60 (may be extended) No Yes Yes 3 years No No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts Yes No Yes Yes Internet, Library, Local government office, Other Yes Yes Internet, Other No Yes Yes Yes Scoping, Review of draft EIA, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Other Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required 30 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Tanzania Environmental Management Act, 2004 Link Environmental Management (Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit) Regulations, 2005, as amended 2018 Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government EIA Regulations, First Schedule: Categories of Projects; EIA Regulations, Second Schedule: Project Screening Criteria List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact, Possible impact to, or adjacent to, a protected area, Other Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes 90 No Yes Yes 3 years No No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Economic impacts Yes Yes No No Not available Yes Yes Agency or ministry office Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Scoping, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing No 14 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Trinidad & Tobago Environmental Management Act, 2000 Link Certificate of Environmental Clearance Rules, 2001; Certificate of Environmental Clearance (Designated Activities) Order, 2001 & 2008 and amendments (2007 & 2008) Link A Guide to the Application for a Certificate of Environmental Clearance Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government See Certificate of Environmental Clearance (Designated Activities) Order, 2001 (as amended by orders in 2007 & 2008) List or appendix of project or activity types Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No No 80 days (may be extended) No Yes Yes 3 years No No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts Sometimes Sometimes No No Not available Yes Yes Internet, Agency or ministry office No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Scoping, Terms of reference, Public Meetings and/or public hearings Sometimes Yes Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing 0 days No 30 days Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Uganda National Environment Act, 2019 Link The National Environment (Environmental and Social Assessment) Regulations, 2020 Link Various sectoral guidelines available from the National Environmental Management Authority Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government See National Environment Act, Schedule 5 (listing projects that require EIA). The Executive Director of NEMA may also screen projects that are not listed in Schedule 5 and conclude that these are subject to EIA. NE Act, sec. 112(6). Projects proposed to be located near environmentally sensitive areas listed in Schedule 10 of the Act may be required to undertake an ESIA. NEA 2020 Reg., sec 12. List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact, Other Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes 60 No Yes Yes Variable (no more than 10 years) Sometimes No Yes Yes Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts, Gender equity Yes Yes No No Not available Yes No Agency or ministry office, Other Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Scoping, Terms of reference, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing N/A No The NEA 2020 regulations do not specify a time period for public comment. Instead, the Authority will designate the time period on a project-specific basis in the invitation for comments. NEA 2020 Reg. sec. 20(1), (3) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Ukraine Law of Ukraine on Environmental Impact Assessment Link Guidance Link Government projects, Private Projects No No Government "The environmental impact assessment shall be mandatory in the process of decision-making on carrying out the proposed activity identified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article. Such a proposed activity shall be made subject to the environmental impact assessment before the decision on carrying out the proposed activity is made." EIA Law, Art. 3. List or appendix of project or activity types No Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No No Not specified No Yes Yes 5 years No No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Other Yes Yes No No Not available Yes Yes Internet, Agency or ministry office No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Scoping, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required No 25-35 days Yes Yes No Sometimes No Yes Yes No
United Kingdom Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Link The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 Link Guidance: Environmental Impact Assessment (website) Link Government projects, Private Projects No No Government For Schedule 1 projects an EIA must always be carried out. For Schedule 2 projects an EIA must be carried out if the development is likely to have a significant impact on the environment by virtue of its nature, size or location. Developments which meet or exceed the applicable threshold are considered on a case-by-case basis. EIA Regulations, sec. 2 (definition of "EIA Development") & Schedules 1-3 List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Sometimes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes No 2-4 months No Yes Yes 3 years No No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts Yes No No No Not available Yes Yes Internet, Other No Yes No Yes No No Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing No 30 days Yes Yes No No No Yes No No
United States National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347 Link Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (CEQ Regulations), 40 C.F.R. Part 1500 Link CEQ Guidance Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government An environmental impact statement must be prepared for any major Federal action "significantly affecting the quality of the human environment." 42 U.S.C. sec. 4332(C). Environmental impact statements must be included in "every Federal agency recommendation or report on proposals for legislation and other major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality of the human environment." 40 C.F.R. §1502.3; see also 40 C.F.R. §1501.1 (NEPA thresholds) Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact No Government (with or without contractor) Government No Yes 30 No Yes Yes Variable Sometimes Yes Yes Yes Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts Yes Sometimes Yes Yes Internet, Agency or ministry office Yes Yes Internet, Agency or ministry office No No Yes Yes Yes No Scoping, Review of draft EIA, Public Meetings and/or public hearings, Review of final EIA Sometimes Yes Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing 45 days (may be extended) Yes 30 days Yes Yes No Sometimes Yes Yes No No
Venezuela Ley Orgánica del Ambiente de 2006, No. 5.833 Extraordinario Link Decree No. 1.257 (Normas sobre Evaluación Ambiental de Actividades Susceptibles de Degradar el Ambiente) Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government In addition to the list of projects, the authority may required an EIA based on project characteristics, potential effects, and the conditions of the area to be affected by the project/activity. Decree 1.257, Article 5 List or appendix of project or activity types, Other Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent No Not specified Yes Yes No Direct environmental impacts Yes Yes No Yes Agency or ministry office No Review of draft EIA, Public Meetings and/or public hearings Sometimes Yes Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing
Vietnam Law on Environmental Protection (2014) Link Decree No. 18/2015/ND-CP (amended by Decree No. 40/2019) Link Government projects, Private Projects No No Government Envtl. Prot. Law, Art. 18(1); Decree No.18/2015, Appendix II List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact, Possible impact to, or adjacent to, a protected area No Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes Yes 20-45 days (EIA assessment + approval) + 20 days (decision on project) No Yes Yes 2 years No No Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Health impacts, Economic impacts Yes Yes No No Not available Yes Yes Internet, Local government office No No Yes No No Public Meetings and/or public hearings Yes Yes Public meeting and/or hearing is automatically required, Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing No 0 No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Wales Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Link The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2017 Link Government projects, Private Projects
Zambia Environmental Management Act No. 12 of 2011 Link Environmental Protection and Pollution Control (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations, 1997 Link Government projects, Private Projects Yes No Government EIA Regulations, sec. 7 and Second Schedule List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact Yes Project Proponent (with or without contractor) Project Proponent Yes No 20-30 days No Yes Yes 3 years No Yes Yes No Direct environmental impacts, Cumulative environmental impacts, Social impacts, Cultural impacts, Economic impacts Yes Yes No No Not available Yes Yes Agency or ministry office, Local government office, Other Yes Yes Yes Yes Scoping, Terms of reference, Public Meetings and/or public hearings Yes Yes Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing No 20-35 days Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No