Notes 4
Name of Teacher / Designation SIDDHARTH, Assistant Professor
Subject Code / Subject : EEDM3002/ EEDM2002
Course / Branch : Polytechnic/ALL
Topics : (Environment Education and Disaster
Management)
Duration
http://www.moef.gov.in/citizen/specinfo/eia.html
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/
environmental_impact_assessment_guidelines.pdf
Definition and Objectives (Category I, II & III) of environmental impact assessment, EIA
guidelines, Environmental
Definitions of EIA:
Environmental Impact Assessment is defined as an activity designed to identify the impact on the
bio geophysical environment, on man and well-being of legislative proposals, projects, policies,
operational procedures and to interpret and communicate information.
EIA is a systematic process of identifying future consequences of a current or proposed action.
Objective of EIA:
The objective of EIA is (i) to identify, predict and evaluate the economic, environmental and
social impact of development activities (ii) to provide information on the environmental
consequences for decision making and (iii) to promote environmentally sound and sustainable
development through the identification of appropriate alternatives and mitigation measures.
, EIA is widely accepted as a tool to ensure sustained development with minimum environmental
degradation.
EIS Contents:
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) should contain the following information’s/data:
1. Description of proposed action (construction, operation and shut down phase) and selection of
alternatives to the proposed action.
2. Nature and magnitude of the likely environmental effects.
3. Possibility of earthquakes and cyclones.
4. Possible effects on surface and ground water quality, soil and air quality.
5. Effects on vegetation, wild life and endangered species.
6. Economic and demographic factors.
7. Identification of relevant human concerns.
8. Noise pollution. Efficient use of inputs.
9. Recycling and reduction of waste.
10. Risk analysis and disaster management.
EIA Methodology:
Whenever a new development project is planned which is likely to affect environmental quality,
it is necessary to carry out EIA.
1. The first step in EIA method is to determine whether the project under consideration follows
the jurisdiction of the relevant acts and regulations and if so, whether it is likely to create a
significant environmental disruption.
2. If so, an EIA is undertaken and the environmental impact statement (EIS) is prepared.
3. In many countries, EIS is open to public scrutiny and is reviewed at public hearings.
Name of Teacher / Designation SIDDHARTH, Assistant Professor
Subject Code / Subject : EEDM3002/ EEDM2002
Course / Branch : Polytechnic/ALL
Topics : (Environment Education and Disaster
Management)
Duration
http://www.moef.gov.in/citizen/specinfo/eia.html
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/
environmental_impact_assessment_guidelines.pdf
Definition and Objectives (Category I, II & III) of environmental impact assessment, EIA
guidelines, Environmental
Definitions of EIA:
Environmental Impact Assessment is defined as an activity designed to identify the impact on the
bio geophysical environment, on man and well-being of legislative proposals, projects, policies,
operational procedures and to interpret and communicate information.
EIA is a systematic process of identifying future consequences of a current or proposed action.
Objective of EIA:
The objective of EIA is (i) to identify, predict and evaluate the economic, environmental and
social impact of development activities (ii) to provide information on the environmental
consequences for decision making and (iii) to promote environmentally sound and sustainable
development through the identification of appropriate alternatives and mitigation measures.
, EIA is widely accepted as a tool to ensure sustained development with minimum environmental
degradation.
EIS Contents:
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) should contain the following information’s/data:
1. Description of proposed action (construction, operation and shut down phase) and selection of
alternatives to the proposed action.
2. Nature and magnitude of the likely environmental effects.
3. Possibility of earthquakes and cyclones.
4. Possible effects on surface and ground water quality, soil and air quality.
5. Effects on vegetation, wild life and endangered species.
6. Economic and demographic factors.
7. Identification of relevant human concerns.
8. Noise pollution. Efficient use of inputs.
9. Recycling and reduction of waste.
10. Risk analysis and disaster management.
EIA Methodology:
Whenever a new development project is planned which is likely to affect environmental quality,
it is necessary to carry out EIA.
1. The first step in EIA method is to determine whether the project under consideration follows
the jurisdiction of the relevant acts and regulations and if so, whether it is likely to create a
significant environmental disruption.
2. If so, an EIA is undertaken and the environmental impact statement (EIS) is prepared.
3. In many countries, EIS is open to public scrutiny and is reviewed at public hearings.
