Strategic Environmental Assessment Application

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In Canada, which factor does NOT exempt PPPs (Policies, Plans, and Programs) from undergoing a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)?

  • Matters of such urgency for the economy or a particular industrial sector that a simplified SEA cannot be presented.
  • Proposals prepared in response to a clear and immediate emergency where time is insufficient.
  • Issues that have been previously evaluated for their environmental impacts.
  • Proposals that involve significant public consultation and stakeholder engagement. (correct)

The Environmental Impact Assessment Act in Czech Republic applies to which of the following?

  • Only ministry budgets related to environmental protection.
  • Only bills related to energy and transport sectors.
  • Strategic proposals approved by central authorities. (correct)
  • কেবলমাত্র কৌশলগত খসড়া যা পরিবেশ মন্ত্রনালয় নিশ্চিত করে।

Which of the following is a key focus of SEA coverage in the Netherlands?

  • Military spending and defense strategies.
  • Waste management and electricity generation. (correct)
  • Cultural heritage preservation and tourism development.
  • সমস্ত বৈদেশিক সম্পর্ক চুক্তি এবং আন্তর্জাতিক চুক্তি।

In which country does the Environmental Protection Act of 1993 stipulate that strategic environmental evaluations are undertaken within the framework of spatial planning?

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What is a characteristic of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) in South Africa, according to the provided text?

<p>SEA is performed on a voluntary basis. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What guidance document is used in the UK for applying European SEA Directive?

<p>Practical Guidance on Applying European SEA Directive 2001/42/EC (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the USA incorporate environmental considerations into major federal actions?

<p>Through the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and its amendments. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Commissioner for the Environment and Sustainable Development in Canada?

<p>Overseeing the government's efforts to protect the environment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entity prepares an annual monitoring report, instead of commenting directly on SEAs, in Denmark?

<p>Ministry of Energy and Environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Netherlands, what type of environmental assessment is applied to draft regulations and policy intentions?

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Flashcards

Cabinet Directive 1990

A Cabinet Directive in Canada, amended in 1999, mandating Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).

PPPs Excluded from SEA

In Canada, these are generally excluded from Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) requirements.

"Concepts" in Czech Republic

Strategic proposals submitted and approved by central authorities.

1999 Chief Executive's Policy Address

A legal regulation that requires sustainability assessments effective as of 2002.

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EIA Decree of 1987

A statutory SEA requirement for specific land use and sectoral plans and programmes.

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NEMA in South Africa

A review done to ensure environmental consequences of Public Private Partnerships are considered.

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Swedish Bill of 2004

A bill in Sweden necessary for amendments to implementation of the European SEA Directive.

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SEA Directive 2001/42/EC

Guidance on applying European SEA Directive.

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Planning Policy Guidance 11

SEA occurs during the formulation of the spatial strategy and the development of a draft Regional Planning Guidance (RPG) strategy.

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NEPA of 1969

Requires consideration of environmental impacts for major Federal actions.

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Study Notes

  • The text presents a comparative matrix of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) application across 12 selected countries
  • Annex A provides references for the information

Canada

  • Legal basis: Cabinet Directive 1990, amended in 1999
  • SEA application: Policies, Plans, and Programs (PPPs)
  • Coverage: Specific sectors are not mentioned in the Directive and PPPs are excluded from SEA
    • Proposals responding to emergencies where time is insufficient for SEA
    • Urgent matters for the economy/industry where simplified SEA is not possible
    • Issues previously assessed (subset of a PPP) or matters assessed under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
  • Administrative Scale: Regional and national

Czech Republic

  • Legal basis: Environmental Impact Assessment Act No. 244/1992
  • SEA application:
    • "Concepts": strategic proposals approved by central state authorities
    • Bills, proposals, and ministry budgets
  • Coverage: Energy, transport, agriculture, waste treatment, mining, recreation, tourism, territorial planning, and water management
  • Administrative Scale: Central authorities of State Administration

Denmark

  • Legal basis: Prime Minister's Office Circular of 1993, amended in 1995/1999
  • SEA application:
    • Sector environmental policy objectives (energy, transport, agriculture)
    • Action plans under the Ministry of Environment (energy, aquatic environment, cleaner technology, waste, recycling)
  • Coverage: Sectors covered include energy, aquatic environment, cleaner technology and waste, recycling
  • Administrative Scale: Regional and municipal

Hong Kong SAR

  • Legal basis: 1998 EIA Directive and 1999 Chief Executive's Policy Address
  • SEA application: Strategic policies and proposals of legislation
  • Coverage: Territorial development and land use, transport development, sewage disposal, waste to energy incineration, and power generation
  • Administrative Scale: National and regional

Netherlands

  • Legal basis: EIA Decree of 1987/Cabinet Order of 1995
  • SEA application:
    • SEA - listed plans and programmes
    • E-test - draft regulations and policy intentions
  • Coverage:
    • SEA - Waste management, electricity generation, water supply, land development, regional plans involving housing, industrial and recreational areas
    • E-test - All sectors
  • Administrative Scale:
    • SEA - regional, national, local
    • E-test - national

New Zealand

  • SEA frameworks are expected to be reviewed/updated to conform to the European SEA Directive by mid-2004
  • Legal basis: Resource Management Act 1991 and Amendments
  • SEA application: Plans and policies
  • Coverage: All
  • Administrative Scale: Local, national and regional

Portugal

  • Legal basis: Harmonisation of the EC SEA Directive / Guidelines for Strategic Impact Assessment
  • SEA application: Spatial plans
  • Coverage: Land use and spatial planning
  • Administrative Scale: Regional, inter-municipal, municipal

Slovenia

  • Legal basis: Environmental Protection Act of 1993
  • SEA application: Spatial and related sectoral PPPs
  • Coverage: Spatial and related sectors (land use planning)
  • Administrative Scale: Regional and local

South Africa

  • Legal basis: National Environmental Management Act of 1998, and its amendments.
  • SEA application: PPPs
  • Coverage: Not specified, performed on a voluntary basis
  • Administrative Scale: Regional and national

Sweden

  • Legal basis: A bill was published in 2004 for adopting necessary amendments for the implementation of the European SEA Directive
  • SEA application: Expected to cover plans and programmes
  • Coverage: No specific provision on which plans/programmes will fall under the new requirements. Expected to cover those specified by the European SEA Directive
  • Administrative Scale: Regional, national or local

UK

  • Legal basis: Practical Guidance on Applying European SEA Directive 2001/42/EC (SEA Directive: plans and programmes)
  • SEA application: SEA Directive plans and programmes
  • Coverage: Local plans, unitary development plans, structure plans, mineral local plans, waste local plans, regional planning guidance, spatial development strategy for London, local development documents, and regional spatial strategies
  • Administrative Scale: Local and regional

USA

  • Policy appraisal and policy statements
  • Sustainability appraisal (PPPs developed by planning agencies)
  • NEPA, major Federal actions
  • Draft Planning Policy and Planning Policy Guidance
  • Development plans and regional spatial strategies
  • Legislation proposals
  • Local and regional, Regional, and Federal requirements

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