The present study assesses stakeholder participation in the public consultation process of 40 mining projects during the past 5 years. This plan comprises the public consultation and disclosure activities within the eia process which flow from the national legislation provisions, as well as. Environmental impact assessment eia a handbook for. The decision and the guidance appended to that decision are presented below. The process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical.
Introduction to public participation in strategic environmental assessment. This document, how to conduct public consultation, guidance for environmental impact assessment eia consultancies, has been prepared at the request of the ministry of nature and environment of mongolia mne in order to give practical guidance to. On appraisal process in eia appraisal is not a mere formality. It is a process that allows for public involvement when positive and negative impacts opportunities and constraints that are associated with a proposed course of action are assessed. The peruvian government is now forced to act as a mediator between eia process, international mining companies and local communities 8, adding to the overall ineptitude of the project eia. Openness about uncertainty should be a significant feature of this process. Challenge of public participation in chinas eia practice. The process of the public consultation to give the community and ngos have an opportunity to provide input into environmental impact assessment eia process to ensure that potential benefits to gasco were maximized and impacts minimized as early in the project design as possible. How to conduct public consultation guidance for eia. As the eia progresses, public consultation is likely to be decreased though it is. Consultation and scoping page 1 of chapter 7 7 consultation and scoping 7.
Basically there are five instruments or different ways to perform public consultation, depending on who is to be consulted, how formal the process is, and the communication means used. The public involvement of stakeholders in eia is widely recognized as a fundamental element of the process. Problems with public participation in eia process are prerequisites for eias. Eia application process for the development of renewable energy in mexico. Pdf public consultation and participation in eia in.
This term includes public consultation or dialogue and public participation. The aim of this is to determine the best practicable course of action. When developing a new policy or considering a change to existing policies, processes or practices, it will often be desirable to carry out a formal, timebound, public, written. Consultation and scoping page 2 of chapter 7 scoping 7. This consultation paper sets out the key changes to the eia directive that impact on the. Environmental impact assessment eia a handbook for scoping projects explanatory note for projects that require environmental impact assessment eia, a scoping exercise should be undertaken early in the planning stages of the project.
Environmental impact assessments in developing countries. Draft environmental impact assessment report is submitted for public consultation, after widely publicizing the availability of the report and executive summary documents both in english and regional language. The feedback and comments received have been taken into account during the drafting of the eia document where appropriate. Public participation pp is an element of a process that gives citizens the opportunity to influence major decisions that may affect their community and their environment. The esia process included a wide ranging consultation program to inform the local communities and other stakeholders of the proposed development. The eia process also serves an important procedural role in the overall decisionmaking process by promoting transparency and public involvement. The success and sustainability of projects depends upon local understanding. The proponent is also required to make a copy of the eia. How to conduct public consultation guidance for eia english abstract. The flowchart below shows a typical decision process for an eia and corresponding public disclosure and consultation program. The handbook is designed to provide userfriendly guidance in a form that is accessible.
Public consultation and participation in eia in pakistan and lessons learnt from international practices obaidullah nadeem1, rizwan hameed and sajjad haydar. It promotes democratization of eia process, transparency and acceptability of the project. Eia application process for the development of renewable. Public involvement is a process wherein people in south africa exercise their collective and individual initiatives to promote their interests in decisionmaking and oversight. In favour of timeframes for the duration of the public consultation. The process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical, social, and other relevant effects of development proposals prior to major decisions. By paying attention to, for instance, the impact assessment of trade process in advance, public scrutiny can prevent future problems from arising. As the eia progresses, public consultation is likely to be decreased though it is important to disseminate information. Public involvement is a feature of nearly all eia systems. The range of stakeholders involved in an eia typically includes the local people, the proponent, government agencies, ngos and academics, etc.
On the other hand, delayed public involvement and lack of transparency in the eia decision making process are major impediments to its. Enhances process legitimacy meaningful public participation in the impact assessment of trade policy and international trade agreements will legitimize the trade process. Public consultation and participation in eia in pakistan and. Nearly all eia systems make provision for some type of public involvement. Permits, licenses, grants, loans, use of federal land or resources.
As seen from the case studies a limited twoway flow of. The decision is also available within the report of that meeting and now as a separate publication. Department of city and regional planning, university of engineering and technology, lahore, pakistan. It should be used in conjunction with the associated guidance notesthat describe the impacts of many different types of individual development projects. Gau raxa hit raxa pauchav trust verus union of india, ngt 20.
Eia directive should set maximum timeframes 51% yes 43% no. Newmont should have addressed public participation within its eia process to begin with and ensured full public awareness of its planned course of action. This, as with the design evolution, enabled effective synergy between public consultation and eia. Public participation framework for the south african. At what stages of an eia is the public involved consulted. Environment department may 1999 the world bank number 26 this ea sourcebook update describes good practice in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of public consultation in the ea process. The iap2 2006 produced a set of core principles for the practice of public. In the eia process, the goal of public participation is to enable citizens to take responsibility for environmental protection and. Eia directive should set minimum timeframes 49% yes 45. Public hearing within the environmental impact assessment.
It also ensures the eia process is open, transparent and robust, characterised by defensible analysis. This dialogue will, at times, need to become more formal and more public. Lessons learned from the application of eia in egypt have clearly shown that successful. If the eia process is successful, it identifies alternatives and mitigation measures to reduce the environmental impact of a proposed project. Issues in the design and evaluation of public consultation processes, mcmaster university centre for health economics and policy analysis research working paper 0104, june 2001. Environmental impact assessment and stakeholder involvement by ross huges box 1. Good practice recommendations on public participation in. Public consultation and participation in eia in pakistan. The two instruments detail procedures to enable the public to be informed about. Hill the consultation was run by nexus planning who also project manage the planning applications and oversee the eia consultant. It focuses on thinking strategically about public consultation in order to more efficiently deliver improved pr oject. Pdf public consultation and participation in eia in pakistan and.
Conclusion the eia process benefits from public consultation in a number of ways. Environmental impact assessment eia a handbook for scoping. The selection of the proposed site and date for the public hearing is done in close consultation with the proponent, the local authority and the affected. A public participation framework for parliament and provincial legislatures takes into account the minimal considerations in facilitating public involvement. Environmental impact assessment is defined as an activity designed to identify the impact on the biogeophysical environment, on man and wellbeing of legislative proposals, projects, policies, operational procedures and to interpret and communicate information.
The first is direct involvement of the affected public or community in public consultations during the eia study. This consultation paper sets out the key changes to the eia directive that impact on the planning system and which the department proposes to. The role of public participation in environmental impact. There is likely to be at least one designated public place where an eia will be made available.
The document is downloadable as a pdf file from the consultation. The outcome of this study shows that public consultation and participation reported during the eia process is low. Initial environmental impact assessment about 50,000 annually environmental impact assessment about 5600 annually eas 7 categorical exclusionscategorical exclusions nepa affects private parties only when there is a federal handle on a ppp p groposed private action e. Public consultation and participation in eia in pakistan and lessons learnt from international practices article pdf available january 2014 with 2,162 reads how we measure reads. The third meeting of the parties, held in cavtat croatia, adopted decision iii8 on guidance on public participation in eia in a transboundary context.
Pdf rosia montana projects environmental impact assessment. Environmental impact assessment eia in the united states. Environmental impact assessment about 5600 annually eas 7. To further emphasize the importance of public participation, the eia law 2002 provides that the state encourages relevant units, experts and the public to participate in the environmental impact assessment in a proper way and, specifically, requires public consultation to be conducted in the form of seminars, hearings or any other. Killiecrankie to glen garry dmrb stage 3 environmental statement chapter 7. In public hearings within the context of the ghana eia process shareholders and proponents are brought together in a forum to express their opinions and offer suggestions on a proposed undertaking in order to influence the decisionmaking process. It focuses on thinking strategically about public consultation in order to more efficiently deliver improved project sustainability and to protect. Most eia processes are undertaken through consultation rather than participation. Public consultation an evolution of public consultation requirements within the environmental impact assessment process at the european bank for reconstruction and development elizabeth t smith and anna schin over its 12year history, the european bank for reconstruction and development ebrd has developed a range of public consultation re. The outcome of this study shows that public consultation.
Benefits of stakeholder involvement in eia there is a growing consensus that timely and broadbased stakeholder involvement is a vital ingredient for effective environmental assessment, as it is for project planning, appraisal and development in general. Involvement of the public is one of the fundamental principles of a successful eia process. An evolution of public consultation requirements within the. The world bank number 26 public consultation in the ea. One of the key components of eia process and eis is public consultation and participation. The internet consultation will assist the european commission in the decisionmaking process, together with other sources e. Public consultation in impact assessment darzin software. Environmental impact assessment eia question papers 7477.
In most countries, developing countries included, there are laws to facilitate public involvement and expert consultation in the eia process. An evolution of public consultation requirements within. It is an essential feature of successful scoping, at which stage feedback will have the maximum influence. These consultations allow the developer to provide information to the public about the project and to determine what issues the public wishes to see addressed. It does require the detailed scrutiny by the eac or sleac of the application as well as documents filed such as the final eia report, outcome of the public consultation, including public hearing proceedings, etc.
The key principles that this study considered to be imperative were. The public is involved early in the process the full spectrum of opinions and values is exposed. Application of public participation principles in eia epa. Note that while scoping exercise is mandatory in many jurisdictions such as in the usa and canada, it is a voluntary step in the eia process in many countries, australia included. Environmental impact assessment eia is a tool to aid environmental decision making. May 24, 2015 public participation in decision making is an essential part of the environmental impact assessment eia process, which has become a widely applicable tool for environmental decision making in the world since 7075ies, ensuring consideration of environmental concerns within the planning.
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