Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance

The Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, which formalises and
strengthens the existing environmental impact assessment arrangements,
was enacted on February 5, 1997. It provides a systematic, clear and
transparent framework for assessing the environmental impacts arising
from major development projects and for implementing effective
prevention and mitigation measures. The Legislative Council also
approved, in June 1997, a technical memorandum on environmental
impact assessment process, which sets out clear, consistent technical
guidelines and criteria. It will come into effect in early 1998.

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