The New EIA Law and Environmental Protection in China
November 30, 2002 | BY
clpstaff &clp articlesThe PRC's new Environmental Impact Assessment Law (the Law) clarifies and strengthens environmental protection requirements applying to the establishment, expansion or change of business operations, and extends similar requirements to the drafting of government plans that might affect China's environment.
By Neal Stender & Zhou Jing, Coudert Brothers, Hong Kong and Beijing
The law was passed on October 28 this year, but isn't effective until September 1 2003. The intervening 10 months leave plenty of time for adjustment by concerned parties including investors, business operators, construction companies, technical consultants and government departments.
The Law sends a clear message that environmental protection is viewed as a fundamental goal and a high priority on the government's agenda. Further, it is clear that the State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA) enjoys support at the highest level of government. The law also sends a broader message that ambitious goals and the intention to enforce them are being balanced against practical implementation and transition issues.
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