143-9 National System Law of Evaluation of Environmental Impact and its Regulation

Summary

The purpose of this Law is: The creation of the National Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA), as a single and coordinated system of identification, prevention, supervision, control and early correction of the negative environmental impacts derived from human actions expressed through the investment project. The establishment of a uniform process that includes the requirements, stages, and scope of environmental impact assessments of investment projects. The establishment of mechanisms that ensure citizen participation in the environmental impact assessment process.

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Issuer

Peru

Year

2011

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

Ministry of Environment (Peru Ministerio del Ambiente) (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Manufacturing
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Finance & Insurance

Restrictiveness

Very Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land