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Figure 2-47 Proposed OHTL Alignment 
– August 2021 
 
The above OHTL alignment was approved by NEGU on 8
th
November 2021 following their 
review of the OHTL pre-feasibility study and consideration of environmental & social impacts 
of other OHTL alignment options.
Note: This ESIA report provides information on the 128.5km Overhead Transmission Line that 
will run from the Dzhankeldy wind farm project to the Bash site. The 162km OHTL that will 
run from Bash site to an existing substation in Qurako’l is the subject of another ESIA and as 
such not described in this ESIA report. 

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3 R
EGULATORY 
F
RAMEWORK
3.1
National Regulations 
3.1.1 
Constitution of Uzbekistan
The constitution of Uzbekistan has the following provisions relating to environmental aspects: 
 
Article 50: All citizens shall protect the environment. 
 
Article 54: Any property shall not inflict harm to the environment. 
 
Article 55: Land, subsoils, flora, fauna, and other natural resources are protected 
by the state and considered as resources of national wealth subject to sustainable 
use. 
3.1.2 
Uzbekistan Policy Framework for Wind Projects
The primary legislation for the development of the Wind Energy Projects is the Law of the 
Republic of Uzbekistan No. 537 “On Public-Private Partnership” dated 10
th
May 2019 and the 
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 259 “On Improving the 
Procedure fo
r Implementing Public, Private Partnership Projects” dated April 26, 2020. 
The Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 539 “On the Use of Renewable Energy Sources” (RE 
Law) dated May 21, 2019; and the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 412-
1 “On the 
Ratio
nal Use of Energy” dated April 25
th
, 1997 will also be applicable to the Project.
In October 2109, Uzbekistan issued an environmental strategy: Uzbekistan’s Environmental 
Strategy 2030 (approved by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 5863 
dated October 30
th
2019) which promotes renewable energy development.
The Strategy also contains measures to preserve the environment ( air, water, land, soil, 
biodiversity etc) from anthropogenic impacts and other negative factors, expand protected 
areas and improve the environmentally safe systems of waste management.
3.1.3 
President Decree № PD-4477 on the Strategy for the Transition of the 
Republic of Uzbekistan to a Green Economy in the period 2019-2030
This decree was adopted to fulfil Uzbekistan's obligations under the Paris Climate Agreement 
signed on April 19, 2017 and to implement the Action Strategy for five priority areas of 
development for 2017-2021. 
This decree sets out a strategy for the transition of the Republic of Uzbekistan to a green 
economy for the period 2019-2030, aimed at improving energy efficiency, rational 
consumption and conservation of natural resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, 
providing access to green energy, creating green jobs and ensuring climate sustainability. It 

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sets several targets for this transition, including the further development of renewable energy 
sources, covering over 25% of total electricity generation. 
3.1.4 
Law on Nature Protection, 1992 as Amended in 2019 
This law is the key national environmental law for the protection of the environment and the 
sustainable use of resources and the right for the population to a clean healthy environment. 
This law states legal, economic, and organisational basis for the conservation of the 
environment and the rational use of natural resources. Article 25 of this law states that the State 
Environmental Expertise (SEE) is a mandatory measure for environmental protection, preceded 
to decision making process. In addition, the law prohibits the implementation of any Project 
without approval from SEE. 
3.1.5 
Law on Environmental Control, 2013 
The main objectives of this law include: 
 
Prevention, detection and suppression of violation of legislative requirements 
relating to environmental protection and rational use of natural resources. 
 
Monitoring the state of the environment, identifying situations that can lead to 
environmental pollution, irrational use of natural resources, pose a threat to the life 
and health of citizens. 
 
Determination of compliance with environmental requirements of any ongoing 
economic development activities. 
 
Ensuring compliance with the rights and legitimate interests of legal entities and 
individuals performing their duties in relation to environmental protection and 
sustainable use of natural resources. 
3.1.6 
Environmental Audit Law No. ZRU-678, 2021
The Environmental Audit Law was adopted to regulate environmental audits in the field of 
environmental protection and rational use of natural resources, including voluntary or 
mandatory environmental audits. The Law s
tates that ‘an environmental audit can be carried