Environmental impact assessment: the EIA declaration under Law 21/2013 step by step
Environmental impact assessment is a prior requirement for many industrial and infrastructure projects. We explain the ordinary and simplified procedure, deadlines, content of the environmental impact study and appeals against the EIA declaration.
EIA in Spain: Law 21/2013
Law 21/2013 on environmental assessment regulates EIA for projects (Title II) and plans and programmes (Title I). Annex I projects require ordinary assessment; Annex II projects require simplified assessment or referral to the environmental body.
Ordinary procedure
- Application and initial project document
- Prior consultations (45 working days)
- Preparation of Environmental Impact Study (EIS)
- Public information (minimum 30 days)
- Environmental Impact Declaration (EID) by the environmental authority
Appeals against the EID
The EID is a qualified procedural act. Appeals only proceed when they prevent continuation of the procedure or cause defencelessness. The route is judicial review before the TSJ or National Court depending on the issuing authority.
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