Moreover, it "does not introduce measures of transparency and social participation claimed by environmental groups" and all the allegations made by these groups have been unsuccessful, as reported in a press release.
In it, they explained that "our intention was only to make more transparent the agreements made in the Provincial Councils Planning asking for more time and resources to study the records, more facilities for access by the general public and the media communication. "
Also, requesting "inclusion in the records of the minutes of all meetings held during the processing of the --with mayors, developers, businesses, funcionarios--" as these measures "could help prevent corruption in planning matters and pose no obstruction to the normal administrative operation. "
They added that the experience of participation for more than ten years in these Councils "has allowed us to get to know the shortcomings of its operation," which criticized "systematically in plenary sessions and in meetings you held with various parties responsible for several of governments that have succeeded in the Government of Aragon ".
PARTICIPATION
Ecologists in Action and Aragon Naturalist Association recalled that according to the Aarhus Convention, signed by Spain, access to information, participation and access to justice in environmental matters contemplated. This document "has the force of law and is protected by article 96 of the Constitution."
This agreement "recognizes the essential role of environmental NGOs and the State's obligation to recognize them, support them so that its members are not penalized and have broad access to information."
Both organizations have indicated that the Provincial Councils Planning of Zaragoza, Huesca and Teruel have among their powers the final approval and amendments to the General Plans for Urban municipalities of Aragon, now including provincial capitals.
"Hence the importance of their agreements in urban areas and therefore with significant environmental impacts," he argued. They consist of representatives of the various departments of the regional government and municipalities and counties, county, State Administration and Ebro Basin, a representative from business, one of the most representative trade unions and one environmental advocacy organizations.
