Presented By : Kiji Vukikomoala Coordinator FELA 30 th June 2015 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

• Presented By : Kiji Vukikomoala –

Coordinator FELA 30th June 2015

Step 3 - The EIA Study & Report

• What is the EIA Study ?

What is the EIA Report? Content of EIA Report Public Notification of Report

EIA Study

• The developer/proponent

must arrange for an EIA study to be conducted by a registered EIA consultant based on the approved TOR.

EIA Study Objectives

• Identify & assess the

potential environmental & resource management impacts of the proposal.

• Recommend appropriate

methods to eliminate or mitigate those impacts.

• To allow developer to make

changes to proposal by mitigating significant impacts before EIA produced.

• To produce an EIA report for

the proposal.

What is the EIA Report?

• Document that contains

the findings of the EIA study.

• Must contain information

required by the TOR.

• Must be signed and dated

by or on behalf of the developer.

• Have attached to it all

reports, plans, analyses and other documents that are need to help readers understand the report.

Content of EIA Report

• Describe purpose & scope
• f the development.
• Describe the

environmental setting of the proposed developmental site.

• Describe the possible

environmental impacts of the proposed development.

• Consider technically and

economically appropriate alternatives, including the

• ption of taking no action.

Content of EIA Report

• Describe any proposed

mitigation actions to reduce

• r avoid adverse impacts
• Summarize the results of all

public consultations held on the proposal

• Make recommendations on

preferred development alternatives, mitigation measures and monitoring

• Address any matters

specified in the approved TOR

Public Notices

• The completed EIA Report

must be entered into the EIA Register and made available for inspection by the public.

• If a processing authority

processes the EIA, they may give notice in the local media

• f the publication of the Report

and must advise the public as to where they can obtain a copy of the Report and how the public can participate for reviews

Public Notices

• The completed EIA Report

must be entered into the EIA Register and made available for inspection by the public.

• If a processing authority

processes the EIA, they may give notice in the local media

• f the publication of the Report

and must advise the public as to where they can obtain a copy of the Report and how the public can participate for reviews

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