38-45 Nº 35550-MINAE(*)-S-MOPT-MAG-MEIC (*) Amendment to the General Regulations on Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures (EIA) in Intervention of Historical and Architectural Monuments

Summary

The modification to the General Regulation on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Procedures in the Matter of Intervention of Historical and Architectural Monuments, published in 2009 in Costa Rica, does not impose specific obligations on businesses. However, it establishes the need for the competent authorities to consider the impact of any intervention in historical and architectural monuments on the environment and cultural heritage. Therefore, businesses that are planning to carry out activities that may impact historical and architectural monuments must comply with the EIA procedures established by this regulation and obtain the necessary permits from the competent authorities.

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Issuer

Costa Rica

Year

2009

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

Government of Costa Rica; Ministry of Environment and Energy; Ministry of Public Health, Public Works and Transportation; Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock; Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Information
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Transportation & Warehousing
Construction

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals