The present Law implements the Council Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment. In particular, the Law is applicable to excavation sites not subject to mining laws. Article 2 establishes that excavations shall be carried out in such a way not to endanger public order and safety, and in particular the life and health of human beings and the environment in general. The text consists of 16 articles as follows: Sphere of applica