Analysis of South Pacific EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) legislation: country brief: Marshall Islands

Abstract

Microsoft Word - III - South Pacific EIA Legal Analysis Integrated Assessment Tools for Small Scale Renewable Energy Projects Regional Training Workshop Analysis of South Pacific ESIA Legislation  IUCN Environmental Law Centre    Country Brief: Marshall Islands  Legislation on EIA  Marshall Islands EIA legislation is found largely in Part IV of the 1984 National Environmental Protection Act  ("NEPA"), which requires governmental decisions regarding any proposed actions  “in all matters in which  there is or may be an environmental impact” to include assessment of potential environmental and cultural  impacts. Additionally, the Coast Conservation Act 1988 (“CCA”) requires EIA for any proposed development  activity in the coastal zone. The 1994 Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (“Regulations”)  promulgated by the Republic of the Marshall Islands Environmental Protection Authority prov