《环境影响评价》课程教学资源（英文课件）2 EIA Process and Method

中国地质大学（武汉）CHINA UNIVERSITYOFGEOSCIENCESEIA Process and MethodChapter 2

Chapter 2 EIA Process and Method

Objectives for Chapter 2EIAProcessHow to do ?

Objectives for Chapter 2 EIA Process How to do ?

ElA Process - 4 stages4.ReportingIAction1.ScopingplanningElAProcess3.Data2.DataCollectionAnalysis

Developing ElA proceduresrequires:government supportestablishingthebasicconditionsunderstandingtherelationshiptootheldecision-makingprocessesconsiderationoftheeffectivenessofdifferentElAarrangementsidentificationofthe waysinwhichtheycanbeimplementedtakingaccountofkeytrendsanddirectionsforEIA

Developing EIA procedures requires:  government support  establishing the basic conditions  understanding the relationship to other decision-making processes  consideration of the effectiveness of different EIA arrangements  identification of the ways in which they can be implemented  taking account of key trends and directions for EIA

Steps to developing an ElA systemestablishgoalsreviewotherElAsystemsidentifyobligationsunderTreatieslearnfromtheexperienceofothersincorporatefeaturesto movetowards sustainabilityidentifyproceduresandstandardsdeveloptrialguidelinesproducelegislationincorporateprocessesformonitoringandreview

Steps to developing an EIA system  establish goals  review other EIA systems  identify obligations under Treaties  learn from the experience of others  incorporate features to move towards sustainability  identify procedures and standards  develop trial guidelines  produce legislation  incorporate processes for monitoring and review

Principles of public involvementTheprocessshouldbeinclusive-coversall stakeholdersopenandtransparent-steps and activitiesareunderstoodrelevant-focusedontheissuesthatmatter fair-conducted impartially and without bias towardanystakeholderresponsive-to stakeholderrequirementsandinputs credible-buildsconfidence andtrust

Principles of public involvement The process should be  inclusive – covers all stakeholders  open and transparent – steps and activities are understood  relevant – focused on the issues that matter  fair – conducted impartially and without bias toward any stakeholder  responsive – to stakeholder requirements and inputs  credible – builds confidence and trust

Public involvement in key stages ofthe ElAprocessscreeningdetermining the need for, and level, of ElAscopingidentifying thekey issues and alternativesimpactanalysisidentifying the significant impacts and mitigatingmeasuresreviewcommentingon/respondingtothe ElAreportimplementationandmonitoringcheckingElAfollowup

Public involvement in key stages of the EIA process  screening determining the need for, and level, of EIA  scoping identifying the key issues and alternatives  impact analysis identifying the significant impacts and mitigating measures  review commenting on/responding to the EIA report  implementation and monitoring checking EIA follow up

Developing a publicinvolvementprogramtypically involves:determiningitsscopeidentifyinginterestedandaffectedpublicr selectingappropriatetechniques considering the relationship to decision-makingprovidingfeedbacktostakeholdersundertakingtheanalysisof stakeholderinputskeepingtobudgetandtimelinesconfidentiality

Developing a public involvement program typically involves:  determining its scope  identifying interested and affected public  selecting appropriate techniques  considering the relationship to decision-making  providing feedback to stakeholders  undertaking the analysis of stakeholder inputs  keeping to budget and time lines  confidentiality

Principles for minimising conflictinvolveallstakeholdersestablishcommunicationchannelsdescribetheproposal anditsobjectiveslistentotheconcerns andinterests ofaffectedpeopletreatpeoplefairlyandimpartiallybeempatheticandflexible mitigateimpacts and compensateforlossanddamageacknowledgeconcernsandprovidefeed-back

Principles for minimising conflict  involve all stakeholders  establish communication channels  describe the proposal and its objectives  listen to the concerns and interests of affected people  treat people fairly and impartially  be empathetic and flexible  mitigate impacts and compensate for loss and damage  acknowledge concerns and provide feed-back

Thepurpose of screeningThe purposeof screeningisto determine:whetherornotaproposalrequiresanElAwhatlevelof ElAisrequired

The purpose of screening The purpose of screening is to determine:  whether or not a proposal requires an EIA  what level of EIA is required