Environmental Impact Assessment in India
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What is the purpose of a 'Draft EIA Report'?

  • To address concerns raised by the public
  • To finalize the project budget
  • For the purpose of appraisal by the Regulatory Authority
  • Prepared for public consultation based on Terms of Reference (correct)

    • Which organization accredits Environment Impact Assessment Consultant Organizations?

  • World Bank
  • National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET) (correct)
  • Ministry of Environment
  • Quality Council of India (QCI)

    • What is the role of an 'Accredited Environment Impact Assessment Consultant Organization'?

  • Conduct public consultations
  • Accredit project proponents
  • Prepare Terms of Reference
  • Prepare EIA reports for proposed projects (correct)

    • When is the 'Final EIA Report' prepared?

    <p>After public consultation, addressing public concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who prescribes the 'Terms of Reference' for the preparation of the 'Draft EIA Report'?

    <p>Regulatory Authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'General Condition (GC)' imply for projects in Category 'B1'?

    <p>Appraisal at the Central Level without any changes in category</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the findings of a geotechnical report?

    <p>Identification of soil type, strength, and density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT considered for determining the appraisal level for a project?

    <p>Nearness to Historical Sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which areas are projects subject to Central Level appraisal without change if located nearby?

    <p>Within 10 km of a Thermal Power Plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a Geotechnical Report is crucial for determining foundation design recommendations?

    <p>Groundwater and soil compaction details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Environmental Clearance Category of Projects' refer to?

    <p>'A' and 'B1' categories differentiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who prepares the Geotechnical report?

    <p>Geotechnical Engineer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of 'Scoping' in the context of environmental assessments?

    <p>To determine the Terms of Reference for the project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of buildings can receive a 'Certificate of Green Building'?

    <p>Buildings rated as environmentally friendly by a recognized system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Appraisal' involve for the grant of Prior Environment Clearance?

    <p>Detailed scrutiny of the application and all required documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities is NOT considered 'construction work' according to the notification?

    <p>Tree felling to conduct geo-technical investigations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Scoping' in environmental assessments involves determining what?

    <p>Terms of Reference for EIA Report preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of the Prior Environment Clearance process involves public consultation?

    <p>Stage (3): Public Consultation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of stages involved in the Prior Environment Clearance process for Category 'A' or Category 'B1' projects?

    <p>Six stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Within what timeframe should the public hearing be completed during the Prior Environment Clearance process?

    <p>Forty working days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in Stage (4) of the Prior Environment Clearance process?

    <p>Preparation of Final EIA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In how many working days should the application submitted by the project proponent be scrutinized during the appraisal stage?

    <p>Fifteen working days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information is included in Stage (1) of the Prior Environment Clearance process?

    <p>Scoping details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?

    <p>To evaluate the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act in India provides statutory backing for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?

    <p>Environment Protection Act, 1986</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in environmental protection?

    <p>Designing schemes to control pollution and waste management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency is responsible for implementing and monitoring environmental safeguards at the state level in India?

    <p>State Pollution Control Boards (SPCB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Coastal Zone Management Authorities (CZMA) in India?

    <p>Protecting and improving the quality of coastal environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to consider socio-economic and cultural impacts in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)?

    <p>To evaluate the holistic effects of a project on society and culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)

    • EIA is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or development, considering inter-related socio-economic, cultural and human-health impacts, both beneficial and adverse.

    Draft EIA Report

    • A document prepared by the Project Proponent through an Accredited EIA Consultant Organisation (ACO) for the proposed project based on the Terms of Reference prescribed by the Regulatory Authority for the purpose of Public Consultation.

    Final EIA Report

    • Prepared after public consultation, including mitigation measures, addressing concerns raised by the public, with a time-bound action plan and budgetary provision for the commitments made by the project proponent, for the purpose of appraisal.

    Accredited Environment Impact Assessment Consultant Organization (ACO)

    • An organization accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET) of the Quality Council of India (QCI) or any other agency notified by the Ministry.

    Geotechnical Report

    • Includes identification of soil type, strength, and density, organic material or contamination, groundwater, and soil compaction, foundation design recommendations, seismic design factors, and solutions for any problems.

    Environmental Clearance

    • Prior Environmental Clearance is required for projects in categories 'A', 'B1', and 'B2', with varying levels of clearance needed from the Ministry or State/UT Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA/UT EIAA).

    Category of Projects

    • 'A' category projects require clearance from the Ministry
    • 'B1' category projects require clearance from SEIAA/UT EIAA, unless they meet the 'General Condition' (GC) criteria
    • 'B2' category projects require clearance from SEIAA/UT EIAA

    General Condition (GC)

    • Applies to projects in areas within 10 km of Protected Areas, Critically Polluted Areas, Eco-sensitive Areas, or Inter-State boundaries, or within 5 km of other specified areas.

    Appraisal

    • Detailed scrutiny of the application and documents, including the final EIA report and public consultation outcomes, by the Appraisal Committee for grant of Prior Environment Clearance.

    Certificate of Green Building

    • A certificate issued under rating programs such as GRIHA, IGBC, LEED India, or EDGE, indicating a building's environmental sustainability.

    Scoping

    • The process of determining the Terms of Reference by the Regulatory Authority for the preparation of EIA Report, for the project seeking prior-EC.

    Stages of EC

    • The Prior Environment Clearance process for Category 'A' or Category 'B1' projects consists of six stages:
      1. Scoping
      2. Preparation of Draft EIA Report
      3. Public Consultation
      4. Preparation of Final EIA Report
      5. Appraisal
      6. Grant of Prior Environment Clearance

    Enforcement Agencies

    • Responsible for the preparation and implementation of legislation to mitigate and control the impact on the environment.
    • Examples include:
      • Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
      • State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
      • Coastal Zone Management Authority (CZMA)

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