Regulation on the Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment Report 2012 (No. 2012/R-27)

These Regulations provide a detailed guidance for proponents, consultants, government agencies and general public on how to obtain approval, in the form of an Environmental Decision Statement, for a Development Proposal. An Environmental Impact Assessment or Initial Environmental Examination shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations, and shall consider the effects of a Development Proposal on the following factors: (1) fauna and flora, and living components of the environment; (2) soil, water, air, climate, the landscape, and the non-living components of the environment; (3) the interaction between the factors mentioned in paragraphs (1) and (2); (4) material assets and cultural heritage; (5) impacts on the project from the environment; and (6) human interactions and their interactions with the factors mentioned in paragraphs (1) to (5). The proponent shall apply to the Ministry for an Environmental Decision Statement prior to undertaking a Development Proposal and the Ministry shall keep a list of applications. The proponent shall, prior to undertaking a Development Proposal as listed in Schedule D, submit a Screening Form (Schedule C 1) to the Ministry. A proponent may also have to submit an Environmental Management Plan. The Regulations also provide for, amongst other things, appeal with the Minister against decisions, registration of Environmental Impact Assessment Consultants and enforcement by enforcement officers.