1. Special Economic Zones
  2. How to have a particular site designated as a Special Economic Zone
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Environmental impact assessment  (7) expand_more expand_less
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Obtain notification that EIA is necessary
(last modified: 05/07/2023)

You can obtain this step online

language Obtain online

Espera hasta paso siguiente

1 day  -  5 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

One Stop Centre Registration Portal


Tel: 1415 / +250 727 775 170
Email: onestop@rdb.rw, investorfeedback@rdb.rw
Website: http://osc.rdb.rw/en/

Expected results

Transmition of terms of reference for EIA study letter
Terms of reference for EIA study
EIA experts list

Requirements

1.
Physical presence
of the applicant or a representative

Time frame

Waiting time until next step: Min.   1 day - Max.   5 days

Legal justification

1. Ministerial order n°003/2008 of 15/08/2008 relating to the requirements and procedure for invironmental impact assessment
Ministerial order n°003/2008 of 15/08/2008 relating to the requirements and procedure for invironmental impact assessment
articles 4, 5
2. General guidelines and procedure for environment impact assesment
General guidelines and procedure for environment impact assesment See appendix 4 for sample Terms of Reference for EIA study
3. Ministerial Order N°004 establishing the list of works, activities and projects that have to undertake an environment impact assessment
Ministerial Order N°004 establishing the list of works, activities and projects that have to undertake an environment impact assessment
articles 2, 4andannex

Additional information

Terms of reference, transmission of terms of reference and list of EIA experts are uploaded in in the online application system by the assigned focal person.

Not all projects require an EIA. The focal person will advise on way forward after full assessment:
- Level 3: full EIA
- Level 2: partial EIA
- Level 1: non objection clearance (end of the process)

This step applies to outcome "Level 3": the focal person will send the terms of reference for the EIA study and a list of EIA experts to the applicant so that they can carry out the EIA study.

In case of outcome "Level 2", the applicant will receive a letter of approval and an environmental management plan with necessary guidelines.
If the outcome is "Level 1", the applicant will receive a letter of approval: "non objection clearance".
For Level 1 & 2, this will be the last step.

Recourse: Rwanda Development Board

Entity in charge

Rwanda Development Board

KG 220 St, Kigali P.O Box 6239
Tel: 1415 / +250 727 775 170
Email: info@rdb.rw, callcenter@rdb.rw
Website: https://www.rdb.rw
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

One Stop Center

Mon: 09:00 - 17:00
Tue: 09:00 - 17:00
Wed: 09:00 - 17:00
Thu: 09:00 - 17:00
Fri: 09:00 - 15:00
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Fred Karemera

Division Manager
Tel: 0788312153
Email: Fred.Karemera@rdb.rw
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