Georgia Code, Title 12, Chapter 16, Article 1 - Environmental Policy

• § 12-16-1 - Short Title
  This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Environmental Policy Act."
• § 12-16-2 - Legislative Findings
  The General Assembly finds that: (1) The protection and preservation of Georgia's diverse environment is necessary for the maintenance of the public health and...
• § 12-16-3 - Definitions
  As used in this article, the term: (1) "A proposed governmental action which may significantly adversely affect the quality of the environment" means a...
• § 12-16-4 - Determination of Adverse Effect on Quality of Environment; Environmental Effects Report; Consultation With Other Agencies; Publication of Notice of Proposed Action
  (a) The responsible official of the government agency shall determine if a proposed governmental action is a proposed governmental action which may significantly adversely...
• § 12-16-5 - Public Hearing; Notice of Decision; Challenge to Decision
  (a) If the responsible official receives, within 30 days of the publication of the notice in the legal organ of an affected county or...
• § 12-16-6 - Reconciliation of Existing Authority Required
  All government agencies shall review their present statutory authority, administrative regulations, and current policies and procedures for the purpose of determining whether there are...
• § 12-16-7 - Effect of Article on Federal Environmental Policy Requirements
  Nothing in this article shall in any way affect or detract from specific statutory obligations of any government agency to comply with criteria or...
• § 12-16-8 - Director to Issue Guidelines to Assist Government Agencies
  Prior to July 1, 1991, the director shall issue guidelines to assist government agencies in the preparation of environmental effects reports in accordance with...

Last modified: October 14, 2016