Rwanda, Ministerial order No 006/2008 of 15/08/2008 related to the importation & exportation of ozone layer depleting substances), Environmental Impact Assessment requirements (Ministerial order No 003/2008 of 15/08/2008 relating to the requirements and procedures for EIA), activities that require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study (Ministerial order No 004/2008 of 15/08/2008 establishing the list of works, activities and projects that have to undertake an environment impact assessment) and Establishment of REMA (law No16/2006 of 3/4/2006 determining organization, functioning and responsibilities of REMA) have been undertaken since 2006. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Proclamation has made it mandatory that infrastructure projects, including construction of public dams for retention, are required to be subjected to EIA scrutiny. The EIA is therefore a legal requirement. This proclamation is a backbone to harmonizing and integrating environmental, economic, cultural, and social considerations into a decision making process in a manner that promotes sustainable development. REMA has also developed EIA Assessment Guideline Document in 2002 and EIA Procedural Guideline in 2003. This guideline provides advice on how best to comply with the Environmental Impact Assessment guidelines, Environmental Policy of Rwanda and relevant laws, and thereby ensure effective environmental assessment and management practices by all those who may be required to engage in EIA preparation. The EIA Guideline details the required procedures for conducting an EIA in Rwanda and the requirements for environmental management as well as procedures for EIA in specific development sectors in the country (including agriculture, industry, transport, mining, hotels & large public buildings, slaughterhouse, communication infrastructures, water distribution activities & sanitation, water storage infrastructures (dams and reservoirs)). Dam and reservoir projects, are identified as having adverse and significant environmental impacts, and therefore require a full EIA. The Guideline identifies issues for environmental assessment of dam and reservoir projects and their impacts and recommendations for environmental management. A Ministerial Order No 004/2008 of 15/08/2008 establishing the list of works, activity and projects that require an EIA was issued in 2008. This Ministerial Order stated that an EIA must be undertaken for all infrastructure projects, including dam and reservoir construction projects. Health and Safety A dam has liabilities to other people in civil law and/or under Occupational Health and
Rwanda, Ministerial order No 006/2008 of 15/08/2008 related to the importation & exportation of ozone layer depleting substances), Environmental Impact Assessment requirements (Ministerial order No 003/2008 of 15/08/2008 relating to the requirements and procedures for EIA), activities that require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study (Ministerial order No 004/2008 of 15/08/2008 establishing the list of works, activities and projects that have to undertake an environment impact assessment) and Establishment of REMA (law No16/2006 of 3/4/2006 determining organization, functioning and responsibilities of REMA) have been undertaken since 2006. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Proclamation has made it mandatory that infrastructure projects, including construction of public dams for retention, are required to be subjected to EIA scrutiny. The EIA is therefore a legal requirement. This proclamation is a backbone to harmonizing and integrating environmental, economic, cultural, and social considerations into a decision making process in a manner that promotes sustainable development. REMA has also developed EIA Assessment Guideline Document in 2002 and EIA Procedural Guideline in 2003. This guideline provides advice on how best to comply with the Environmental Impact Assessment guidelines, Environmental Policy of Rwanda and relevant laws, and thereby ensure effective environmental assessment and management practices by all those who may be required to engage in EIA preparation. The EIA Guideline details the required procedures for conducting an EIA in Rwanda and the requirements for environmental management as well as procedures for EIA in specific development sectors in the country (including agriculture, industry, transport, mining, hotels & large public buildings, slaughterhouse, communication infrastructures, water distribution activities & sanitation, water storage infrastructures (dams and reservoirs)). Dam and reservoir projects, are identified as having adverse and significant environmental impacts, and therefore require a full EIA. The Guideline identifies issues for environmental assessment of dam and reservoir projects and their impacts and recommendations for environmental management. A Ministerial Order No 004/2008 of 15/08/2008 establishing the list of works, activity and projects that require an EIA was issued in 2008. This Ministerial Order stated that an EIA must be undertaken for all infrastructure projects, including dam and reservoir construction projects. Health and Safety A dam has liabilities to other people in civil law and/or under Occupational Health and
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