Environmental Impact Assessment Enforcement Rules Amended

摘要

On 3 January 2016, amendments made to some articles of the Environmental Impact Assessment Enforcement Rules took effect. The amendments clarify the authority and responsibilities of central and local governments toward conducting environmental assessment reviews, and iay out principles of recusal due to conflict of interest. The revised enforcement rules also mean a greater role for the industry competent authority in ensuring that the division of labor for future environmental assessment reviews is clearer and that evaluations are more trustworthy and effective.