Resettlement policy framework and specific resettlement action plan

Article 80. Environmental requirements, location, design, construction and maintenance of facilities, constructions, and structures
Environmental requirements for the location, design, construction, and maintenance of facilities, constructions, and structures shall be regulated by the legislation on natural protection to be carried out during the location, design, construction, and operation of the new and reconstructed facilities, constructions, and structures as well as when introducing new technologies that have negative effects on land conditions.
Assessment of the negative effects of the facility, or introduced technology, on land condition, as well as the efficiency of measures on land use and protection is to be implemented on the basis of environmental examination.
It is prohibited to put into operation facilities and implement technologies without ensuring measures on protecting lands from degradation or damage, and a favorable environmental assessment.
Installation of facilities affecting land condition shall be agreed upon with land planning, natural protection and other authorities, in accordance with procedures established by the legislation.