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What is the primary function of the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA)?
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?
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?
How many members constitute the SEIAA?
- Two
- Four
- Five
- Three (correct)
Who nominates the Member-Secretary of the SEIAA?
Who nominates the Member-Secretary of the SEIAA?
What is the tenure of the Chairman and non-official Member of the SEIAA?
What is the tenure of the Chairman and non-official Member of the SEIAA?
Which officer typically heads the District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (DEIAA)?
Which officer typically heads the District Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (DEIAA)?
How many individuals form the membership of the DEIAA?
How many individuals form the membership of the DEIAA?
Who is responsible for nominating the expert member of the DEIAA?
Who is responsible for nominating the expert member of the DEIAA?
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Role of SEIAA
Role of SEIAA
The primary role of SEIAA is to review and grant environmental clearances.
Constitution of SEIAA
Constitution of SEIAA
SEIAA is constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Members in SEIAA
Members in SEIAA
The SEIAA consists of three members.
Member-Secretary nomination
Member-Secretary nomination
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Term of SEIAA Chairman
Term of SEIAA Chairman
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Chair of DEIAA
Chair of DEIAA
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Members in DEIAA
Members in DEIAA
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Decision-making in SEIAA
Decision-making in SEIAA
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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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