In camera review of classified environmental impact statements: a threatened opportunity?

Article Abstract:

Courts can protect the environment by balancing the environmental concerns dictated by statute with national security concerns which the Freedom of Information Act states at times need not be disclosed. Rulings dealing with a conflict between the National Environmental Policy Act and the Freedom of Information Act show that environmental concerns have usually taken a back seat to concerns involving national security. The courts have erred in this judicially sanctioned silence, for the military has caused great environmental damage. An in camera review would keep the necessary information secret while giving environmental goals more respect.

Laws, regulations and rules, Environmental aspects, Military bases, National security, Government information

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From customary law to environmental impact assessment: a new approach to avoiding transboundary environmental damage between Canada and the United States

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Canada and the U.S. should agree to use environmental impact assessment procedures to prevent transboundary environmental damages. Such a step is supported by the evolving 'sic utere' principle of customary international law, which imposes a duty to avoid using one's own territory in a way that harms the territory of another nation. Environmental impact assessment is an established domestic procedure in both Canada and the U.S. that could easily be extended to a proactive bilateral agreement.

Canada, Prevention, United States foreign relations, Canadian foreign relations, Transboundary pollution

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International trends in environmental impact assessment

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Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is becoming recognized as a valuable tool on an international level. Since the US enacted the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, EIA provisions have been enacted in over 75 other jurisdictions. The process of EIA has been adapted cross-culturally with great success, and has established the benefit of environmental foresight. EIA in various international formats is examined.

Environmental impact analysis

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