Environment Impact Assessment Part II
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Composition of the expert committees for EIA
The Committees will consist of experts in the following sectors:
Eco-system management, Air/water pollution control, Water resource management, Flora/fauna conservation and management, Land use planning, Social Sciences/Rehabilitation, Project appraisal, Ecology, Environmental Health, Subject Area Specialists
It also consists of Representatives of NGOs/persons concerned with environmental issues
Experienced ecologist or environmentalist or technical professional with wide managerial experience
Chairman and members will serve in their individual capacities except those specifically nominated as representatives.
Environmental Appraisal Procedure in India
• first scrutinize a project based on the data presented by the project authorities.
• hold consultations with the investors and experts on specific issues as and when necessary.
• After considering all the facets of a project, environmental clearance is accorded subject to implementation of the stipulated environmental safeguards.
• In case of projects where the project proponents have submitted complete information, a decision is taken within 90 days.
• The primary objectives of this procedure is to ensure adequacy of the suggested safeguards and also to undertake mid-course corrections if required.
Coastal zone management EIA of Coasts
• CZMPs are prepared based on identification and categorization of coastal areas for different activities and then submitted to the MoEF for approval.
The Environmental Clearance/Rejection Letter depends on the following
Environmental clearance or rejection letter has the following : Single window clearance : Environmental clearance, Forestry clearance are required to be given simultaneously to the concerned divisions of the Ministry.
The processing is done simultaneously for clearance or rejection. If the project does not involve diversion of forestland, the case is processed only for environmental clearance.
Post project monitoring
a set of conditions are stipulated by the Appraisal Committee on a case to case basis, which have to be complied with by the project proponent.
Project authorities are required to submit a half-yearly compliance report to the Ministry about the compliance of conditions stipulated.
The Main Participants of EIA
EIA applies to public and private sections. The six main players are:
1. Those who propose the project
2. The environmental consultant who prepare EIA on behalf of project proponent.
3. Pollution Control Board (State or National).
4. Public has the right to express their opinion.
5. The Impact Assessment Agency.
6. Regional center of the Ministry of Environment and Forest.
The following are salient Features of 2006 Amendment to EIA Notification which is explained as follows :
decentralized the environmental clearance projects by categorizing the developmental projects in two categories, i.e.,
o Category A (national level appraisal) and
o Category B (state level appraisal).
• ‘Category A’ projects are appraised at national level by Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) and the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) and Category B projects are apprised at state level.
• State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) are constituted to provide clearance to Category B process.
After 2006 Amendment the EIA cycle comprises of four stages
1. Screening
2. Scoping
3. Public hearing
4. Appraisal
• Category A projects require mandatory environmental clearance and thus they do not undergo the screening process.
• Category B projects undergoes screening process and they are classified into two types.
1. Category B, projects (Mandatory requires EIA).
2. Category B2 projects (Do not require EIA).
• Thus Category A projects and Category B, projects undergo the complete EIA process whereas Category B2 projects are excluded from complete EIA process.
Procedure for Public Hearing
Notice of Public Hearing
Composition of public hearing panel
The composition of Public Hearing Panel may consist of the following,:
• State Pollution Control Board;
• District Collector
• Representative of State Government
• Department of the State Government dealing with Environment;
• representatives of Municipalities or panchayats
• senior citizens of the area
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