EIA System of Local Governments.
Current State of the System of Local Governments.
All of the prefectures and specially designated cities have established an assessment system by
ordinances.
Compared with the Environmental Impact Assessment Law, the system of local governments is
characterized by the following points:
- Adding project types subject to assessment
- Applying the system to small-scale projects
- Holding a public hearing to ask citizens’ comments
- Providing procedures regarding third-party organization evaluation
- Requiring follow-up monitoring after going through the procedures