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O.C.G.A. § 12-16-1 Short title
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This article shall be known and may be cited as the ‘‘Environmental Policy Act.’’ History. — Code 1981, § 12-16-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1991, p. 1728, § 1; Ga. L. 2004, p. 329, § 2.
O.C.G.A. § 12-16-2 Legislative findings
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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 welfare and the continued viability of the economy of the state and is a matter of the highest public priority; (2) State…
O.C.G.A. § 12-16-3 Definitions
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As used in this article, the term: (1) ‘‘A proposed governmental action which may significantly adversely affect the quality of the environment’’ means a project proposed to be undertaken by a government agency or agencies, for which it is probable to expect a significant adverse i…
O.C.G.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
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(a) The responsible official of the government agency shall determine if a proposed governmental action is a proposed governmental action which may significantly adversely affect the quality of the environment. If the responsible official determines that the proposed governmental …