
Screening
Determines whether the environmental and social impacts of a proposed development project would be significant enough to develop an EIA.
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Scoping
Establish the boundaries of the EIA, set the basis of the analyses that will be conducted at each stage, describe the project alternatives and consult the affected public.
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Impact Assessment & Mitigation
Evaluate the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of the planned project and its alternatives, and then identify the mitigation measures to reduce those impacts.
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Prepare the plans required for addressing mitigation measures and other project risks, such as technological failures and natural disasters.
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The EIA Report
Pull together all the research and work done during the previous steps into a comprehensive, structured document, ensuring that the EIA report contains all the key components.
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Designated authorities review the EIA report to determine if the planned project will get a license or if it requires amendments.
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Monitoring
Ensure that the mitigation measures, priorities listed in the EMP, and contingency plans are properly implemented and effectively address the project’s impacts.
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