This Regulation sets forth administrative and technical procedures and principles governing Environmental Impact Assessments. The Ministry of Environment and Urbanization is authorized to decide whether the Environmental Impact Assessment is positive, negative, required or not required for the projects subject to this Regulation. It is also stated that the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization may give authorization to governorates to decide. This Regulation covers provisions on subjects of EIA reports, administrative and technical procedures and principles of EIA process, monitoring and inspection of projects within the scope of EIA and capacity building to ensure effective EIA system in environmental management.