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Decree No. 59/07 on Environmental Licensing.

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Type of law
Regulation
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Abstract
This Decree, composed of five Chapters divided into 34 articles and two Annexes, regulates environmental licensing of all activities that, because of their nature, location or size, may have a significant environmental and social impact. Particular attention is paid to the regulation of the licensing procedure and of the rights and duties of the licensees. Moreover, the Decree establishes a national registry of environmental consultants to support in the licensing process. The Annexes provide the license models for both operations and installations.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force 90 days after its publication.
Repealed
Yes
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Decreto n. 59/07 de 13 de Julho.
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