CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW Effectiveness was investigated and evaluated by considering if all the EIA stages were followed appropriately. A review of recent experience world-wide suggests four necessary ingredients for effective EIA are as follows (Sadler B, 1996): l. Appropriate timing in initiating the assessment so that the project proposal is reviewed early enough to scope for development of reasonable alternatives to the project without affecting the environment and the community around; 2. Clear specific directions in the form of terms of reference or guidelines covering priority issues of the public involvement, timelines, and opportunities for information and input at key decision-making stages. 3. Quality information and products fostered by compliance with procedural guidelines and use of “good practices” of environmental management and monitoring plan; and 4. Receptivity of decision makers and proponents to the results of the EIA so that EIA decisions are implemented. All the issues above must be investigated for the effectiveness of the EIA at Buzwagi Goldmine. Effective EIA aid in decision-making and achievement of sustainable development of the project without causing negative environmental outcomes (Glasson et. al.2005). Literature also states that EIA is effective if it achieves its goals for environmental protection, assesses and mitigates impacts throughout the life of a project (Lee et. al. 1999). Development projects have life cycles, which
Assess the potential environmental impact of a proposed construction project on the local natural environment.
The Division of Environmental Assessments is now a very important governmental unit, because its mandate has been switched from environmental impact assessment to assessment of environmental plans of oil and gas developments. Based on the importance of oil and gas, this division is clearly under pressure to meet demands and expectations of clients. For this reason, the leadership as well as team members working with the division must employ new strategies that not only increase their efficiency, but also encourage them to work together as a team. This paper analyses some of the problems facing the Division of Environmental Assessments, as well as some solutions aimed at improving employee experience.
The paper is divided into three sections, the first of which will establish a timeline of events. This project background will serve as a case study for the analysis in the following section that will be structured such that each of the previously mentioned facets will be independently analyzed and contrasted with project management principles. Finally the paper will conclude with a summary of the analysis and recommendations based on
The subject of analysis in this paper will be the CEQA Project named Murai Specific Plan Project. It has been applied for by ColRich, a San Diego based home developer (“Generations”), to its lead agency, the City of San Marcos. In this paper I will evaluate some of the findings of potential significant environmental effects listed in the initial study, explain why these might have a significant effect, compare them with other projects to reflect on whether these are indeed significant as well as discuss mitigation measures. First, I will give a description of the location of the project followed by a description of the proposed project. I will continue by describing some findings of the initial study.
Sustainability will address any necessary rehabilitation of the surrounding environment of the proposed project site. Occupational health and safety will highlight the necessary precautions that must be
Evaluate the importance of understanding the various stages of the project life cycle and its possible contributions to a project.
Environmental Impact Assessment is very advanced process of forecasting influence on environment of planned operation, in this case- High Speed 2. It is crucial to do EIA before any construction works commence, it will allow designers to change or improve the project in order to minimise negative consequences of it.
Project Objectives: Help improve the environment while increasing revenues and reducing costs. Researching the following
The primary research in our EAW for Duffer’s Delight: Golf Course, Residential and Commercial Development was based solely off the EAW guidelines. We feel as though our EAW would have included increasingly thorough information had we had an opportunity to review similar developments. For example, if we could have viewed a previous EAW proposing a 9 hole golf course; we could have identified sensitive environmental impacts that we would may have otherwise ignored. It is our recommendation to create a formal database for previous completed EAWs. The database would show EAWs listed by city and type of development. For example, if the proposed project included a wind turbine, this database would enable RGUs to search for wind turbines and
The Siwa Sustainable Development Initiative was constructed in an effort to enable private investment to develop a sustainable development environment in the Siwa region, as described above. According to reports, Environmental Quality International (EQI), the principal investor, brought about both technical expertise and practical experience to ensure the development of the region, especially the utilization of its rich natural resources and unique cultural heritage.
Chile like many other Latin American Countries have adopted their own Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) systems. However, many including Chile’s legal framework governing EIA lacks power. Developing their organizational capacity to take full advantage of the potential of EIA as a tool to manage complex social and environmental situations is something they could also improve. The US’s EIA system differs from Chile’s EIA system. In Chile, the EIA is defined as an administrative procedure geared towards ensuring compliance with environmental legislation. (ifc,pp 10) “Under NEPA, EIA is described as a process to incorporate the environmental and social concerns of different stakeholders into the decision-making process of Federal authorities.
This document serves as an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the proposed road to Fatima in Chikwawa district. The project runs from Thabwa (near Shire River) to Fatima. The road has a lot of bridges and culverts since it is near the Shire River.
c After the acceptance of all stakeholders is achieved, actual growth begins and a project management methodology needs to be selected based on the major areas seeking improvement. A project tracking and monitoring system has to be in place for improved estimation of project life-cycle.
Identifying the costs and benefits of a project is the first step; the next step is to identifying the value of these components. Monetary values such as income and lost income can be assessed with current values. However to place a value on environmental benefits and costs is more difficult. Harris et al (2006) describes four categories of values they are direct use value which can use market price valuation. Indirect use value is the category used to describe how the project can benefit the environment such as carbon sequestration. Option value takes into account the benefits lost due to irreversibility
This case study is about environmental climate, the stakeholders’ role in project environment, the cost of increasing resources within an organisation, and also growing capability of information technology, the need to conduct project at different places for companies to adopt availability of competence project development in an environment, and also promote inexpensive manpower elsewhere. Organisations has several fully fledged projects conducted by different large scale projects, however such projects are called project of projects that influence by stakeholders throughout the project life cycle, due to the risk associated with misaligned perception the integration of various projects environment becomes challenge, i.e. cost, schedule, quality, human resources and communication.