IROPI definition

IROPI means ‘imperative reasons of overriding public interest’, the test found in Article 6(4) of the Habitats Directive.
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Examples of IROPI in a sentence

  • For the avoidance of doubt, the Agency is not fettering its discretion to come to a different view if circumstances material to the question of available alternative options and IROPI under Article 6(4) of the Habitats Directive change.

  • The EA is satisfied that the programme of IROPI compensation measures satisfies EU and national guidance for IROPI compensation.

  • However the final decision on IROPI compensation is for the Secretary of State not for the Environment Agency.