Assessing effects of projects on the environment

Author (Corporate)	Library of the European Parliament
Series Title	Library Briefings
Series Details	03.10.13
Publication Date	03/10/2013
Content Type	Journal \| Series \| Blog
	For more than 25 years, environmental impact assessments (EIAs) have been required for projects likely to have a significant impact on the environment. A revision of the EIA Directive aims to correct shortcomings and to simplify and harmonise the assessment process.
Source Link	Link to Main Source http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/bibliotheque/briefing/2013/130650/LDM_BRI%282013%29130650_REV1_EN.pdf
Related Links	ESO: Background information: Press Release: Environment: Commission asks Hungary to comply with EU legislation on environmental impact assessments http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-environment-commission-asks-hungary-to-comply-with-eu-legislation-on-environmental-impact-assessments/ ESO: Background information: Press Release: Environment: Commission refers Ireland back to Court over incomplete environmental impact assessment laws http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-environment-commission-refers-ireland-back-to-court-over-incomplete-environmental-impact-assessment-laws/
Subject Categories	Environment
Countries / Regions	Europe