It focuses on thinking strategically about public consultation in order to more efficiently deliver improved pr oject. Killiecrankie to glen garry dmrb stage 3 environmental statement chapter 7. 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. 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. The key principles that this study considered to be imperative were. The feedback and comments received have been taken into account during the drafting of the eia document where appropriate. Good practice recommendations on public participation in.
Conclusion the eia process benefits from public consultation in a number of ways. Environmental impact assessment eia is a tool to aid environmental decision making. This plan comprises the public consultation and disclosure activities within the eia process which flow from the national legislation provisions, as well as. Lessons learned from the application of eia in egypt have clearly shown that successful. 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. The role of public participation in environmental impact. The iap2 2006 produced a set of core principles for the practice of public. 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. 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.
It also ensures the eia process is open, transparent and robust, characterised by defensible analysis. 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 focuses on thinking strategically about public consultation in order to more efficiently deliver improved project sustainability and to protect. Eia application process for the development of renewable. 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.
On the other hand, delayed public involvement and lack of transparency in the eia decision making process are major impediments to its. This consultation paper sets out the key changes to the eia directive that impact on the planning system and which the department proposes to. Public consultation in impact assessment darzin software. Problems with public participation in eia process are prerequisites for eias. Public consultation and participation in eia in pakistan and.
As seen from the case studies a limited twoway flow of. One of the key components of eia process and eis is public consultation and participation. Eia directive should set maximum timeframes 51% yes 43% no. On appraisal process in eia appraisal is not a mere formality. 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. Most eia processes are undertaken through consultation rather than participation. The outcome of this study shows that public consultation. The public involvement of stakeholders in eia is widely recognized as a fundamental element of the process. Involvement of the public is one of the fundamental principles of a successful eia process. Nearly all eia systems make provision for some type of public involvement. The handbook is designed to provide userfriendly guidance in a form that is accessible. The process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical, social, and other relevant effects of development proposals prior to major decisions. Newmont should have addressed public participation within its eia process to begin with and ensured full public awareness of its planned course of action. How to conduct public consultation guidance for eia.
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. Environmental impact assessment eia a handbook for scoping. Public consultation and participation in eia in pakistan and lessons learnt from international practices obaidullah nadeem1, rizwan hameed and sajjad haydar. This, as with the design evolution, enabled effective synergy between public consultation and eia. Environmental impact assessment eia a handbook for. In the eia process, the goal of public participation is to enable citizens to take responsibility for environmental protection and. Environmental impact assessment eia in the united states. 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.
This term includes public consultation or dialogue and public participation. The outcome of this study shows that public consultation and participation reported during the eia process is low. The present study assesses stakeholder participation in the public consultation process of 40 mining projects during the past 5 years. Pdf rosia montana projects environmental impact assessment. Department of city and regional planning, university of engineering and technology, lahore, pakistan.
The process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical. This dialogue will, at times, need to become more formal and more public. Introduction to public participation in strategic environmental assessment. 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.
As the eia progresses, public consultation is likely to be decreased though it is. The decision is also available within the report of that meeting and now as a separate publication. Public hearing within the environmental impact assessment. 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. Pdf public consultation and participation in eia in pakistan and. 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. Consultation and scoping page 1 of chapter 7 7 consultation and scoping 7. Consultation of the public prior to the screening decision no. 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. Pdf public consultation and participation in eia in. Openness about uncertainty should be a significant feature of this process.
This consultation paper sets out the key changes to the eia directive that impact on the. Enhances process legitimacy meaningful public participation in the impact assessment of trade policy and international trade agreements will legitimize the trade process. The flowchart below shows a typical decision process for an eia and corresponding public disclosure and consultation program. As the eia progresses, public consultation is likely to be decreased though it is important to disseminate information. Public consultation and participation in eia in pakistan. Environmental impact assessment and stakeholder involvement by ross huges box 1. It is an essential feature of successful scoping, at which stage feedback will have the maximum influence. Environmental impact assessments in developing countries. The public is involved early in the process the full spectrum of opinions and values is exposed. Eia application process for the development of renewable energy in mexico. The esia process included a wide ranging consultation program to inform the local communities and other stakeholders of the proposed development. Eia directive should set minimum timeframes 49% yes 45. The world bank number 26 public consultation in the ea. An evolution of public consultation requirements within the.
Permits, licenses, grants, loans, use of federal land or resources. 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. In favour of timeframes for the duration of the public consultation. The internet consultation will assist the european commission in the decisionmaking process, together with other sources e. The proponent is also required to make a copy of the eia. 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. Application of public participation principles in eia epa. The range of stakeholders involved in an eia typically includes the local people, the proponent, government agencies, ngos and academics, etc.
Challenge of public participation in chinas eia practice. It promotes democratization of eia process, transparency and acceptability of the project. The first is direct involvement of the affected public or community in public consultations during the eia study. 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. Environmental impact assessment about 5600 annually eas 7. The eia process also serves an important procedural role in the overall decisionmaking process by promoting transparency and public involvement. 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. Gau raxa hit raxa pauchav trust verus union of india, ngt 20. A public participation framework for parliament and provincial legislatures takes into account the minimal considerations in facilitating public involvement. The decision and the guidance appended to that decision are presented below. At what stages of an eia is the public involved consulted. Public involvement is a feature of nearly all eia systems.
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. The aim of this is to determine the best practicable course of action. 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. 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. 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. How to conduct public consultation guidance for eia english abstract. If the eia process is successful, it identifies alternatives and mitigation measures to reduce the environmental impact of a proposed project.
The success and sustainability of projects depends upon local understanding. Hill the consultation was run by nexus planning who also project manage the planning applications and oversee the eia consultant. By paying attention to, for instance, the impact assessment of trade process in advance, public scrutiny can prevent future problems from arising. 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 two instruments detail procedures to enable the public to be informed about. Public participation framework for the south african. An evolution of public consultation requirements within. The document is downloadable as a pdf file from the consultation. There is likely to be at least one designated public place where an eia will be made available. 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.
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