COMPATIBILITY ASSESSMENT – PROBLEMATIC AREAS AND THINGS LEFT UNSAID

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the essential requirements specific to the Compatibility Assessment which is drawn up under the provisions of Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 79/409/EEC and pursuant to Art. 31, para. 10 of the Biodiversity Act as well as in conjunction with Art. 20 para. 1 of the Decree on the conditions and procedures for the assessment of the compatibility of plans, programs, projects and investment proposals with the object and purpose of conservation of protected areas. Some critical moments in the Compatibility Assessment have been analyzed herewith, seen not only from their legislative, but above all from their content and methodical side. Some of the weak points in the process of development of Compatibility Assessment based on the specific conditions of Bulgaria have been pointed out and some suggestions have been made on the improvement of the climate for the preparation of an objective Compatibility Assessment.