seminar on environmental impact assessment
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GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, AMRAVATIENGINEERING, AMRAVATI
Department of Civil Department of Civil EngineeringEngineering
Seminar I presentation onSeminar I presentation on
Environmental Impact Environmental Impact AssessmentAssessment
Guided by:Guided by:Dr. R. K. RaiDr. R. K. RaiDeptt. Of Civil Deptt. Of Civil Engg.Engg.
Presented by:Presented by:Ashwin S. PandAshwin S. PandID: 13054004ID: 13054004M. Tech (1M. Tech (1stst Year) Year)
The impact of an activity is a deviation (a change) from the baseline situation that is caused by the activity.
The baseline situation is the existing environmental situation or condition in the absence of the activity.
EIA was first developed in the US as a result of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(NEPA), for considering possible impacts prior to a decision being taken on whether or not a proposal should be given approval to proceed.
THE PROCESS INCLUDES FOLLOWING STEPS:
1. Screening2. Scoping3. Impact analysis4. Impact mitigation5. Reporting6. Review7. Decision making8. Monitoring
1. SCREENING
The screening process determines whether a particular project requires preparation of an EIA or not.
2. SCOPING
Scoping is a stage, usually involving the public and other interested parties, that identifies the key environmental issues that should be addressed in an EIA.
3. IMPACT ANALYSIS
The type, extent, duration, timing, severity and significance of the impact is analyzed.
4. IMPACT MITIGATION
Ensuring that residual impacts are within acceptable levels and to enhance environmental and social benefits.
It is the implementation of measures designed to reduce the undesirable effects of a proposed action on the environment
5. REPORTING
Report of EIA is prepared and submitted to the concerned authority.
CONTENTS OF REPORT
6. REVIEW
In this step, the report is studied thoroughly for any deficiencies and corrections are made. Public participation is the important part of this step.
7. DECISION MAKING
Involves deciding whether the project is acceptable or not. The terms and conditions are finalized in this step.
8. MONITORING
Involves ensuring the implementation of
conditions attached to a decision,
verification of impacts are as predicted or
permitted, confirming the mitigation
measures are working as expected, taking
action to manage any unforeseen changes.
WHERE IS EIA REQUIRED?
For schedule 1 projects, carrying out EIA is MUST.
For schedule 2 projects, EIA must be carried out if the development is likely to have a significant impact on the environment by virtue of its nature, size or location.
SCHEDULE 1 PROJECTS
Major power plants Chemical works Waste disposal incineration Major Roads Schemes
SCHEDULE 2 PROJECTS Quarries and opencast Some intensive livestock rearing Overhead transmission lines Surface storage of fossil fuel Foundries and forges Coke ovens Manufacture of dairy products Brewing Some textile operations Rubber production Wide range of infrastructure projects Waste water treatment plants Holiday villages Golf courses
Sector Impact indicator
TransportCars and Freight
InductionCongestion
LandscapeArea affectedQuality area
Type of impact
Pollution
GroundwaterUrban air quality
Air quality non urbanNoise: urban areas
EcosystemsFaunaFlora
EconomyAgricultureEmployment
ALTERNATIVE HW1
ALTERNATIVE HW2
ALTERNATIVE ZERO
ALTERNATIVE CMP
ALTERNATIVE TRN
Dutta B. K., Bandyopadhyay S. (2010), “Environmental Impact Assessment and Social Impact Assessment - Decision Making Tools for Project Appraisal in India”, International Journal of Human and Social Sciences 5:6.
Friends of earth, (Oct 2005) “EIA: A campaigner’s guide”
http://www.cseindia.org/subsection/reports/20083, 20/11/13
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_assessment, 20/11/13
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