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Environmental Impact Assessment Components
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Screening
Determines whether a project requires an EIA and to what extent.
Scoping
Identifies the key issues and impact factors to be studied within the EIA.
Description of Proposed Action
Provides detailed information on the proposed project or action.
Baseline Environment
Assesses the current environmental state before project commencement.
Impact Prediction
Estimates the potential effects of the proposed project on the environment.
Mitigation Measures
Proposes ways to avoid, reduce or compensate the negative impacts of a project.
Environmental Monitoring
Sets up a system to track the effects of the project and effectiveness of mitigation.
Environmental Management Plan
Outlines the procedures, measures, and responsibilities for managing environmental impacts.
Public Participation
Incorporates the views and concerns of the affected community and stakeholders.
Decision-making
The process where authorities decide whether the project is to be approved, modified, or rejected.
Alternatives Analysis
Evaluates other possible options for achieving the project's objectives.
Cumulative Impact Assessment
Assesses the impact of the proposed project in combination with past, present, and foreseeable future projects.
Environmental Risk Assessment
Identifies and evaluates potential risks to the environment and health.
Economic Assessment
Examines the project's financial viability and its economic implications for the environment.
Legal and Institutional Framework
Outlines the regulations, policies, and organizations that govern the EIA process.
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