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Nino Tandilashvili Submits Amendments to the Environmental Assessment Code at the Committee Hearing.
The First Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Mrs. Nino Tandilashvili, presented proposed amendments to the “Environmental Assessment Code” and the related draft laws during the third hearing of the Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Committee, held in the city of Poti.
According to Mrs. Tandilashvili, the primary goal of the draft amendments is to improve the environmental assessment procedures established by the Code and to correct the shortcomings identified in practice.
The First Deputy Minister noted that since the Code came into force, its application has revealed ''certain'' issues that require clarification, refinement, and adjustment.
“The proposed amendments aim to establish an environmental impact assessment system that aligns with high environmental standards, will be adapted to the current economic processes, and simplify relevant business operations. It is crucial to note that the amendment establishes a more flexible decision-making procedure,” said Mrs. Nino Tandilashvili.
As discussed during the committee session, the adoption of the draft law is expected to improve, streamline, and enhance the effectiveness of the screening, scoping, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedures outlined in the Code. The mentioned amendments will support the smooth implementation of economic activities while maintaining environmental safeguards.
It is worth noting that the “Environmental Assessment Code,” in effect since 2018, was one of the first pieces of national legislation to fully align with the EU Directives on Environmental Impact Assessment and Strategic Environmental Assessment.