Environmental Clearance Authorities Overview
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What is the primary function of the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)?

  • Managing forest resources
  • Enforcing mining regulations
  • Implementing waste management laws
  • Reviewing and granting environmental clearances (correct)

    • Under which legislative framework is the SEIAA established?

  • Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
  • Forest Conservation Act, 1980
  • Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
  • Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (correct)

    • How many members constitute the SEIAA?

  • Two
  • Four
  • Five
  • Three (correct)

    • Who nominates the Member-Secretary of the SEIAA?

    <p>State Government or Union Territory Administration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tenure of the Chairman and non-official Member of the SEIAA?

    <p>Three years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which officer typically heads the District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (DEIAA)?

    <p>District Magistrate or District Collector (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many individuals form the membership of the DEIAA?

    <p>Four (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for nominating the expert member of the DEIAA?

    <p>Divisional Commissioner or Chief Conservator of Forests (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Role of SEIAA

    The primary role of SEIAA is to review and grant environmental clearances.

    Constitution of SEIAA

    SEIAA is constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

    Members in SEIAA

    The SEIAA consists of three members.

    Member-Secretary nomination

    The Member-Secretary of the SEIAA is nominated by the State Government or Union Territory Administration.

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    Term of SEIAA Chairman

    The term of the Chairman and non-official Member of SEIAA is three years.

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    Chair of DEIAA

    The District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (DEIAA) is typically chaired by the District Magistrate or District Collector.

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    Members in DEIAA

    The DEIAA consists of four members.

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    Decision-making in SEIAA

    If SEIAA decisions are not unanimous, a majority decision is recorded with dissenting views.

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    Study Notes

    State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)

    • SEIAA's primary function is reviewing and granting environmental clearances.
    • SEIAA is constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
    • SEIAA comprises three members.
    • The Member-Secretary of SEIAA is nominated by the State Government or Union Territory Administration.
    • Chairman and non-official member terms are three years.

    District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (DEIAA)

    • The DEIAA is typically chaired by the District Magistrate or District Collector.
    • DEIAA has four members.
    • The Expert member of DEIAA is nominated by the Divisional Commissioner or Chief Conservator of Forests.

    Decision-Making and Procedures

    • If SEIAA decisions are not unanimous, a majority decision is recorded, including dissenting opinions.
    • The State Government has 30 days to submit SEIAA member names to the Central Government.

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    This quiz covers the structure and functions of the State Level and District Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAA and DEIAA) as per the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Understand the decision-making processes and the roles of members within these authorities. Test your knowledge on how environmental clearances are granted and the responsibilities of these bodies.

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