ABSTRACT

This letter gives an overview of the discourse regarding simplification and streamlining of Environmental Assessment (EA) in Sweden. The topic of simplification has been discussed since the introduction of EIA in 1988 in Sweden. Three main themes can be identified in the discourse: i) to reduce the number of EAs; ii) clarification of key elements and aspects; and iii) shortening of the administrative time of the planning and permitting processes. Also, the Swedish discourse has moved from focusing on minimising the requirements on EA to finding ways to strengthen the competent authority. Finally, the Swedish case shows that the issue of simplification and streamlining of EA processes is something that oscillates over time depending on political will and changes in the EU legislation. However, these processes take time and are often characterised by an inertia that usually balances out the most radical suggestions on simplification and streamlining.

摘要

这封信概述了瑞典有关简化和精简环境评估 (EA) 的讨论。自 1988 年瑞典引入 EIA 以来，就一直在讨论简化的话题。话语中可以确定三个主要主题：i) 减少 EA 的数量；ii) 澄清关键要素和方面；iii) 缩短规划和许可流程的管理时间。此外，瑞典的话语已经从关注最小化对 EA 的要求转移到寻找加强主管当局的方法。最后，瑞典的案例表明，EA 流程的简化和精简问题会随着时间的推移而波动，具体取决于政治意愿和欧盟立法的变化。然而，