This guide covers environmental assessment and regulation in the UK. Various pieces of legislation exist to protect the environment and promote sustainable development. Environmental assessments are required for certain types of developments and involve gathering information to understand potential environmental impacts and identify mitigation measures. Assessments also consider landscape and visual impacts, heritage sites and protected species. The guide provides an overview of the assessment process and regulatory requirements.
World bank and adb safeguard policies for infrastructure projectsBhim Upadhyaya
The document discusses the World Bank's safeguard policies for infrastructure projects. It outlines 10 key safeguard policies that aim to integrate environmental and social considerations into project decision-making, ensure participation and transparency, and promote sustainable development. The policies cover environmental assessment, natural habitats, indigenous peoples, involuntary resettlement, and other social and environmental risks. The document also describes borrower and Bank responsibilities to implement the required social and environmental safeguard measures.
The document discusses environmental issues related to coal mining. It begins by defining the environment and some global environmental problems. It then outlines the various phases of mining activities from pre-operational to operational to post-operational. Specific impacts from coal mining are mentioned such as air and water quality deterioration and changes to hydrology and land use. The regulatory framework for environmental management in India is described including relevant organizations and regulations. Areas that require attention are also highlighted such as the polluting effects of coal mining, human displacement, and impacts to air, water, wildlife and communities.
Landscape architecture encompasses the design, planning, and management of both natural and built environments. Landscape architects play an important role in environmental protection by designing projects that respect human and environmental needs. They analyze site conditions like climate, soil, and vegetation, then create detailed plans indicating topography, vegetation, walkways, and other landscaping elements. The landscape architecture field is growing and landscape architects work on a wide range of projects from parks and residential developments to environmental restoration.
The Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS) provides the legal framework for conducting environmental impact assessments (EIAs) of projects likely to have significant environmental effects. It requires projects classified as environmentally critical projects (ECPs) or located in environmentally critical areas (ECAs) to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS). The process involves scoping, impact assessment, reporting, review by the EIA Review Committee, and monitoring. It aims to safeguard the environment during industrialization and is administered by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Environmental Management Bureau.
This document provides an overview of environmental impact assessments (EIAs) with a focus on their application to marine environments. It defines EIAs and outlines their purpose, which is to identify and mitigate environmental effects of development projects prior to decisions being made. The benefits of EIAs include improved environmental design, ensuring compliance with standards, and facilitating informed decision making. Key aspects of the EIA process and various types of infrastructure assessments in marine contexts are also summarized.
The document outlines the environmental impact assessment (EIA) procedure and requirements in Malaysia, including describing what activities require an EIA, the EIA process, guidelines for site selection, and relevant laws and appendices on prescribed activities requiring an EIA and the Environmental Quality Act. The EIA process in Malaysia aims to identify and mitigate potential environmental impacts of development projects through assessing proposed activities, consulting stakeholders, and obtaining approval from the Department of Environment.
This document discusses conservation restrictions in conservation subdivisions. It emphasizes that a conservation analysis is important to ensure preserved open space has real conservation value and is not just leftover land. The analysis should identify primary and secondary conservation areas and natural features to protect before any subdivision design. This informs the terms of the conservation restriction and ensures fragmented open space serves a conservation purpose. It also discusses ensuring proper coordination between relevant boards, funding for long-term stewardship, and other considerations in establishing an effective conservation restriction.
World bank and adb safeguard policies for infrastructure projectsBhim Upadhyaya
The document discusses the World Bank's safeguard policies for infrastructure projects. It outlines 10 key safeguard policies that aim to integrate environmental and social considerations into project decision-making, ensure participation and transparency, and promote sustainable development. The policies cover environmental assessment, natural habitats, indigenous peoples, involuntary resettlement, and other social and environmental risks. The document also describes borrower and Bank responsibilities to implement the required social and environmental safeguard measures.
The document discusses environmental issues related to coal mining. It begins by defining the environment and some global environmental problems. It then outlines the various phases of mining activities from pre-operational to operational to post-operational. Specific impacts from coal mining are mentioned such as air and water quality deterioration and changes to hydrology and land use. The regulatory framework for environmental management in India is described including relevant organizations and regulations. Areas that require attention are also highlighted such as the polluting effects of coal mining, human displacement, and impacts to air, water, wildlife and communities.
Landscape architecture encompasses the design, planning, and management of both natural and built environments. Landscape architects play an important role in environmental protection by designing projects that respect human and environmental needs. They analyze site conditions like climate, soil, and vegetation, then create detailed plans indicating topography, vegetation, walkways, and other landscaping elements. The landscape architecture field is growing and landscape architects work on a wide range of projects from parks and residential developments to environmental restoration.
The Philippine Environmental Impact Statement System (PEISS) provides the legal framework for conducting environmental impact assessments (EIAs) of projects likely to have significant environmental effects. It requires projects classified as environmentally critical projects (ECPs) or located in environmentally critical areas (ECAs) to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS). The process involves scoping, impact assessment, reporting, review by the EIA Review Committee, and monitoring. It aims to safeguard the environment during industrialization and is administered by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Environmental Management Bureau.
This document provides an overview of environmental impact assessments (EIAs) with a focus on their application to marine environments. It defines EIAs and outlines their purpose, which is to identify and mitigate environmental effects of development projects prior to decisions being made. The benefits of EIAs include improved environmental design, ensuring compliance with standards, and facilitating informed decision making. Key aspects of the EIA process and various types of infrastructure assessments in marine contexts are also summarized.
The document outlines the environmental impact assessment (EIA) procedure and requirements in Malaysia, including describing what activities require an EIA, the EIA process, guidelines for site selection, and relevant laws and appendices on prescribed activities requiring an EIA and the Environmental Quality Act. The EIA process in Malaysia aims to identify and mitigate potential environmental impacts of development projects through assessing proposed activities, consulting stakeholders, and obtaining approval from the Department of Environment.
This document discusses conservation restrictions in conservation subdivisions. It emphasizes that a conservation analysis is important to ensure preserved open space has real conservation value and is not just leftover land. The analysis should identify primary and secondary conservation areas and natural features to protect before any subdivision design. This informs the terms of the conservation restriction and ensures fragmented open space serves a conservation purpose. It also discusses ensuring proper coordination between relevant boards, funding for long-term stewardship, and other considerations in establishing an effective conservation restriction.
Mr. Pytlak has over 23 years of experience in environmental consulting and construction project management. He has extensive experience leading investigations and remediation of contaminated sites, including those involving PCBs, VOCs, PAHs, and metals under CERCLA and state programs. Some of his project experience includes the assessment and cleanup of a former electrical repair facility in Ohio and a transformer manufacturing site in Pennsylvania. He is skilled in developing sampling plans, remedial strategies, and obtaining regulatory approval and closure of sites.
Environmental issues arise frequently on construction projects in Alberta. These issues can be complex and can result in regulatory investigations, litigation or significant unwanted publicity for project owners. This seminar by the Blakes Environmental Group will provide an overview of this rapidly changing area of the law and a discussion of best practices.
Philippine Envaironmental Impact System System. This my presentation in one of my subject Mining 103.. i tried my best just to finish this.. although this report did not cover all the sections in the PEISS.
Biophysical Aspects of Environment. Environmental assessment (EA) is the assessment of the environmental consequences (positive and negative) of a plan, policy, program, or actual projects prior to the decision to move forward with the proposed action. In this context, the term "environmental impact assessment" (EIA) is usually used when applied to actual projects by individuals or companies and the term "strategic environmental assessment" (SEA) applies to policies, plans and programmes most often proposed by organs of state. Environmental assessments may be governed by rules of administrative procedure regarding public participation and documentation of decision making, and may be subject to judicial review.
The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the environmental impacts when deciding whether or not to proceed with a project. The International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) defines an environmental impact assessment as "the process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical, social, and other relevant effects of development proposals prior to major decisions being taken and commitments made". EIAs are unique in that they do not require adherence to a predetermined environmental outcome, but rather they require decision makers to account for environmental values in their decisions and to justify those decisions in light of detailed environmental studies and public comments on the potential environmental impacts.
Factor considered for Environment Impact assessment (EIA) in legal procedure ...Himanshu Goyal
This PPT is about the factor that one need to consider for getting an EIA in mining project.This report describe all of the above factor for vedanta mining project EIA report with through analysis given in notes section. It also describe the various laws that one need to compile with in Indian Scinerio.And finally analyse the shortcoming of the procedure and the flaws in it.
WAAPP-Nigeria Environmental and Social Screening presentationwaapp-nigeria
This document provides an introduction to environmental and social screening under the West Africa Agricultural Productivity Program (WAAPP). It discusses what screening is, its purpose, and the screening procedure. Screening involves evaluating project components against environmental variables to determine if an environmental assessment is needed and what level of review. It can determine if a project is Category A, B, or C. Category A projects have significant adverse impacts, Category B have less adverse but site-specific impacts, and Category C may require an environmental impact study. The document provides an example of a screening form that evaluates environmental and social factors like protected areas, waste generation, and public consultation to classify a project.
Environmental Impact Assessment and Meaningful Citizen ParticipationPublic Affairs Centre
This document discusses environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and public participation in India. It provides an overview of EIAs, the legal framework for EIAs in India, the EIA process, concerns with the current process, and an initiative called Community Led EIA (CLEIA) being conducted by PAC to enhance public participation. The EIA process in India involves screening projects, scoping assessments, impact predictions, public hearings, environmental management plans, appraisal, and post-approval monitoring. However, there are gaps like some projects not requiring hearings, lack of penalties for non-compliance, and dilution of oversight at the state level. CLEIA aims to empower local communities to participate more meaningfully in EIAs
The document discusses issues and recommendations for Section 106 review of energy projects. It notes the increase in such projects and challenges like large project areas, effects on landscapes and tribal sites. It recommends early consideration of historic properties, initiating tribal consultation early, and resolving confidentiality issues in consultation. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation provides guidance and oversees Section 106 reviews to balance energy development with historic preservation.
The document discusses compensatory mitigation for losses of aquatic resources under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. It provides an overview of mitigation policies and frameworks, explaining that mitigation follows a sequence of avoiding, minimizing, and compensating for impacts. It describes the roles of the Corps and EPA in administering the Section 404 permit program and mitigation requirements, including the Section 404(b)(1) guidelines calling for minimizing adverse impacts through mitigation.
This document provides guidance on site planning, landscaping, and stormwater management for federal facilities. It discusses selecting sites that reduce automobile dependence and avoid disrupting wildlife or cultural resources. Proper site planning is important for energy efficiency and should include thorough site surveys. Parking lots and driveways should be planned to reduce heat absorption. Landscaping should use native and drought-resistant plants, efficient irrigation, and harvested rainwater or wastewater. Stormwater management aims to infiltrate water on-site through porous pavement and vegetation rather than piping it off-site, to reduce pollution and flooding while recharging groundwater.
The document discusses site planning and analysis of natural factors for site selection. It describes analyzing a site's geology, geomorphology, hydrology, vegetation, wildlife and climate. Key aspects of the natural analysis include examining a site's topography and slopes through tools like contour maps and slope maps. These maps are used to understand drainage, soil composition and erosion potential to determine suitable land uses and site design.
Current Issues Wetland Mitigation_Irow 2009 jlarndt_51
- The document discusses the history and evolution of wetland regulation in the United States from the 1700s to the present, including a shift from encouraging wetland conversion to establishing regulations to protect wetlands.
- Key milestones included the Clean Water Act of 1972 which established a permit program for dredging and filling wetlands, and regulations in the 1980s which allowed mitigation to offset wetland impacts.
- Recent revisions to mitigation regulations in 2008 established more stringent requirements for mitigation planning, functional replacement of wetland impacts, and preference for mitigation banking.
The document summarizes regional land use planning in Alberta. It discusses the purpose of regional plans to define outcomes and plans for both public and private lands. It introduces the Alberta Land Stewardship Act which established regional planning. The Lower Athabasca Regional Plan is the first plan developed under this framework. It outlines conservation areas, recreation areas, management frameworks, ambient quality limits and triggers, and alignment of provincial and municipal plans.
The document discusses the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in the Philippines. It states that the Philippine EIA System was established in 1978 through Presidential Decree 1586 to ensure projects do not negatively impact the environment. It mandates that the Environmental Management Bureau evaluate EIA reports and issue Environmental Compliance Certificates for projects. The summary describes the typical EIA process of submitting project descriptions or environmental impact statements, public review, and issuance of certificates for environmentally critical projects.
This document discusses several areas of environmental consulting services including: environmental permitting and compliance for air emissions and wastewater discharge; environmental chemistry, toxicology, and risk assessment including investigations and expert witness support; pollution control technology assessments; environmental site assessments and audits; environmental justice and community outreach; watershed planning and management; and indoor and ambient air quality testing and monitoring.
An environmental impact assessment (EIA) involves identifying and assessing the direct and indirect environmental effects of a proposed project. The EIA process collects baseline environmental data, forecasts potential impacts, and formulates an environmental management plan (EMP) to mitigate negative impacts. An EIA addresses effects on ecology, as well as social, economic and cultural factors. The main steps of an EIA are to identify relevant information, forecast project impacts, and assess the environmental acceptability of impacts and mitigation measures.
The ADB Capacity Development Technical Assistance project Promoting Climate Resilient Rural Infrastructure in Northern Vietnam is demonstrating how non-conventional engineering solutions can strengthen rural infrastructure, resisting the hazards associated with climate change and providing opportunities to enhance community livelihoods. The project focuses on bioengineering as a low-cost alternative to conventional slope stabilization and protection techniques
Smp2 part b policy statements kingston seymour only_finalSevern Estuary
This document summarizes coastal management plans for several policy units along the east bank of the River Severn in England. For unit KIN 1, the preferred policy is managed realignment over all three epochs (0-20 years, 20-50 years, and 50-100 years) to allow for habitat creation and reduced flood risk. For unit KIN 2, the preferred policy is no active intervention for all epochs due to naturally stable geology. For unit KIN 3, the preferred policy is hold the line for all epochs to maintain protective sand dunes and manage flood risk to properties.
UDIA Urban Affairs - Biodiversity Conservation Strategy ArticleAaron Organ
The document summarizes an industry briefing on Victoria's recently released Biodiversity Conservation Strategy (BCS). The BCS provides an overarching framework for long-term biodiversity protection within and outside Melbourne's urban growth boundary, while providing certainty for developers. It establishes conservation reserves totaling over 5,700 hectares and offsets the cumulative loss of ecological values from urban development. The briefing addressed the costs of offsetting ecological values under the BCS for different areas and species. Several outstanding implementation questions were also discussed.
JBA Consulting Guide to Environmental Assessment for Renewable ProjectsJBAConsulting
This document provides guidance on environmental assessment and regulation for renewable energy projects. It discusses the following key points:
- Environmental assessment is a process to understand potential environmental impacts of development proposals and identify mitigation measures. It may involve an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) required by law for certain projects.
- Legislation exists to protect the environment and promote sustainable development, and various assessments like EIAs may be required at different stages of a project's development.
- Guidance is provided on environmental assessments for different renewable energy technologies like wind, solar, and hydropower projects as well as landscape and visual impact assessments. Compliance with regulations aims to help projects meet requirements and minimize environmental risks.
What is an Environmental Clearance Certificate and How to Obtain It.pdfPranshuSharma18498
The document discusses environmental clearance certificates (ECC), which authorize projects that may impact the environment. It provides the following key points:
1. ECCs are granted after an environmental impact assessment (EIA) evaluates factors like air/water quality, biodiversity, land use, and social impacts. The EIA identifies impacts and mitigation measures.
2. ECCs ensure projects adhere to ecological, social, and ethical standards, and protect ecosystems and biodiversity.
3. Obtaining an ECC requires preparing an EIA report, applying for clearance, public consultation, and regulatory review and evaluation. Clearance considers potential impacts and proposed mitigation measures.
Mr. Pytlak has over 23 years of experience in environmental consulting and construction project management. He has extensive experience leading investigations and remediation of contaminated sites, including those involving PCBs, VOCs, PAHs, and metals under CERCLA and state programs. Some of his project experience includes the assessment and cleanup of a former electrical repair facility in Ohio and a transformer manufacturing site in Pennsylvania. He is skilled in developing sampling plans, remedial strategies, and obtaining regulatory approval and closure of sites.
Environmental issues arise frequently on construction projects in Alberta. These issues can be complex and can result in regulatory investigations, litigation or significant unwanted publicity for project owners. This seminar by the Blakes Environmental Group will provide an overview of this rapidly changing area of the law and a discussion of best practices.
Philippine Envaironmental Impact System System. This my presentation in one of my subject Mining 103.. i tried my best just to finish this.. although this report did not cover all the sections in the PEISS.
Biophysical Aspects of Environment. Environmental assessment (EA) is the assessment of the environmental consequences (positive and negative) of a plan, policy, program, or actual projects prior to the decision to move forward with the proposed action. In this context, the term "environmental impact assessment" (EIA) is usually used when applied to actual projects by individuals or companies and the term "strategic environmental assessment" (SEA) applies to policies, plans and programmes most often proposed by organs of state. Environmental assessments may be governed by rules of administrative procedure regarding public participation and documentation of decision making, and may be subject to judicial review.
The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers consider the environmental impacts when deciding whether or not to proceed with a project. The International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) defines an environmental impact assessment as "the process of identifying, predicting, evaluating and mitigating the biophysical, social, and other relevant effects of development proposals prior to major decisions being taken and commitments made". EIAs are unique in that they do not require adherence to a predetermined environmental outcome, but rather they require decision makers to account for environmental values in their decisions and to justify those decisions in light of detailed environmental studies and public comments on the potential environmental impacts.
Factor considered for Environment Impact assessment (EIA) in legal procedure ...Himanshu Goyal
This PPT is about the factor that one need to consider for getting an EIA in mining project.This report describe all of the above factor for vedanta mining project EIA report with through analysis given in notes section. It also describe the various laws that one need to compile with in Indian Scinerio.And finally analyse the shortcoming of the procedure and the flaws in it.
WAAPP-Nigeria Environmental and Social Screening presentationwaapp-nigeria
This document provides an introduction to environmental and social screening under the West Africa Agricultural Productivity Program (WAAPP). It discusses what screening is, its purpose, and the screening procedure. Screening involves evaluating project components against environmental variables to determine if an environmental assessment is needed and what level of review. It can determine if a project is Category A, B, or C. Category A projects have significant adverse impacts, Category B have less adverse but site-specific impacts, and Category C may require an environmental impact study. The document provides an example of a screening form that evaluates environmental and social factors like protected areas, waste generation, and public consultation to classify a project.
Environmental Impact Assessment and Meaningful Citizen ParticipationPublic Affairs Centre
This document discusses environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and public participation in India. It provides an overview of EIAs, the legal framework for EIAs in India, the EIA process, concerns with the current process, and an initiative called Community Led EIA (CLEIA) being conducted by PAC to enhance public participation. The EIA process in India involves screening projects, scoping assessments, impact predictions, public hearings, environmental management plans, appraisal, and post-approval monitoring. However, there are gaps like some projects not requiring hearings, lack of penalties for non-compliance, and dilution of oversight at the state level. CLEIA aims to empower local communities to participate more meaningfully in EIAs
The document discusses issues and recommendations for Section 106 review of energy projects. It notes the increase in such projects and challenges like large project areas, effects on landscapes and tribal sites. It recommends early consideration of historic properties, initiating tribal consultation early, and resolving confidentiality issues in consultation. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation provides guidance and oversees Section 106 reviews to balance energy development with historic preservation.
The document discusses compensatory mitigation for losses of aquatic resources under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. It provides an overview of mitigation policies and frameworks, explaining that mitigation follows a sequence of avoiding, minimizing, and compensating for impacts. It describes the roles of the Corps and EPA in administering the Section 404 permit program and mitigation requirements, including the Section 404(b)(1) guidelines calling for minimizing adverse impacts through mitigation.
This document provides guidance on site planning, landscaping, and stormwater management for federal facilities. It discusses selecting sites that reduce automobile dependence and avoid disrupting wildlife or cultural resources. Proper site planning is important for energy efficiency and should include thorough site surveys. Parking lots and driveways should be planned to reduce heat absorption. Landscaping should use native and drought-resistant plants, efficient irrigation, and harvested rainwater or wastewater. Stormwater management aims to infiltrate water on-site through porous pavement and vegetation rather than piping it off-site, to reduce pollution and flooding while recharging groundwater.
The document discusses site planning and analysis of natural factors for site selection. It describes analyzing a site's geology, geomorphology, hydrology, vegetation, wildlife and climate. Key aspects of the natural analysis include examining a site's topography and slopes through tools like contour maps and slope maps. These maps are used to understand drainage, soil composition and erosion potential to determine suitable land uses and site design.
Current Issues Wetland Mitigation_Irow 2009 jlarndt_51
- The document discusses the history and evolution of wetland regulation in the United States from the 1700s to the present, including a shift from encouraging wetland conversion to establishing regulations to protect wetlands.
- Key milestones included the Clean Water Act of 1972 which established a permit program for dredging and filling wetlands, and regulations in the 1980s which allowed mitigation to offset wetland impacts.
- Recent revisions to mitigation regulations in 2008 established more stringent requirements for mitigation planning, functional replacement of wetland impacts, and preference for mitigation banking.
The document summarizes regional land use planning in Alberta. It discusses the purpose of regional plans to define outcomes and plans for both public and private lands. It introduces the Alberta Land Stewardship Act which established regional planning. The Lower Athabasca Regional Plan is the first plan developed under this framework. It outlines conservation areas, recreation areas, management frameworks, ambient quality limits and triggers, and alignment of provincial and municipal plans.
The document discusses the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in the Philippines. It states that the Philippine EIA System was established in 1978 through Presidential Decree 1586 to ensure projects do not negatively impact the environment. It mandates that the Environmental Management Bureau evaluate EIA reports and issue Environmental Compliance Certificates for projects. The summary describes the typical EIA process of submitting project descriptions or environmental impact statements, public review, and issuance of certificates for environmentally critical projects.
This document discusses several areas of environmental consulting services including: environmental permitting and compliance for air emissions and wastewater discharge; environmental chemistry, toxicology, and risk assessment including investigations and expert witness support; pollution control technology assessments; environmental site assessments and audits; environmental justice and community outreach; watershed planning and management; and indoor and ambient air quality testing and monitoring.
An environmental impact assessment (EIA) involves identifying and assessing the direct and indirect environmental effects of a proposed project. The EIA process collects baseline environmental data, forecasts potential impacts, and formulates an environmental management plan (EMP) to mitigate negative impacts. An EIA addresses effects on ecology, as well as social, economic and cultural factors. The main steps of an EIA are to identify relevant information, forecast project impacts, and assess the environmental acceptability of impacts and mitigation measures.
The ADB Capacity Development Technical Assistance project Promoting Climate Resilient Rural Infrastructure in Northern Vietnam is demonstrating how non-conventional engineering solutions can strengthen rural infrastructure, resisting the hazards associated with climate change and providing opportunities to enhance community livelihoods. The project focuses on bioengineering as a low-cost alternative to conventional slope stabilization and protection techniques
Smp2 part b policy statements kingston seymour only_finalSevern Estuary
This document summarizes coastal management plans for several policy units along the east bank of the River Severn in England. For unit KIN 1, the preferred policy is managed realignment over all three epochs (0-20 years, 20-50 years, and 50-100 years) to allow for habitat creation and reduced flood risk. For unit KIN 2, the preferred policy is no active intervention for all epochs due to naturally stable geology. For unit KIN 3, the preferred policy is hold the line for all epochs to maintain protective sand dunes and manage flood risk to properties.
UDIA Urban Affairs - Biodiversity Conservation Strategy ArticleAaron Organ
The document summarizes an industry briefing on Victoria's recently released Biodiversity Conservation Strategy (BCS). The BCS provides an overarching framework for long-term biodiversity protection within and outside Melbourne's urban growth boundary, while providing certainty for developers. It establishes conservation reserves totaling over 5,700 hectares and offsets the cumulative loss of ecological values from urban development. The briefing addressed the costs of offsetting ecological values under the BCS for different areas and species. Several outstanding implementation questions were also discussed.
JBA Consulting Guide to Environmental Assessment for Renewable ProjectsJBAConsulting
This document provides guidance on environmental assessment and regulation for renewable energy projects. It discusses the following key points:
- Environmental assessment is a process to understand potential environmental impacts of development proposals and identify mitigation measures. It may involve an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) required by law for certain projects.
- Legislation exists to protect the environment and promote sustainable development, and various assessments like EIAs may be required at different stages of a project's development.
- Guidance is provided on environmental assessments for different renewable energy technologies like wind, solar, and hydropower projects as well as landscape and visual impact assessments. Compliance with regulations aims to help projects meet requirements and minimize environmental risks.
What is an Environmental Clearance Certificate and How to Obtain It.pdfPranshuSharma18498
The document discusses environmental clearance certificates (ECC), which authorize projects that may impact the environment. It provides the following key points:
1. ECCs are granted after an environmental impact assessment (EIA) evaluates factors like air/water quality, biodiversity, land use, and social impacts. The EIA identifies impacts and mitigation measures.
2. ECCs ensure projects adhere to ecological, social, and ethical standards, and protect ecosystems and biodiversity.
3. Obtaining an ECC requires preparing an EIA report, applying for clearance, public consultation, and regulatory review and evaluation. Clearance considers potential impacts and proposed mitigation measures.
Environment impact Assessment (EIA) in Ugandakayondo alex
The document provides information about environmental impact assessments (EIAs) in Uganda. It defines key terms related to EIAs and describes the EIA process and requirements in Uganda. The EIA process involves 8 main steps: 1) screening, 2) scoping, 3) impact analysis, 4) impact mitigation, 5) reporting, 6) review, 7) decision making, and 8) monitoring. The document lists various projects that typically require an EIA in Uganda, such as urban development, transportation, mining, forestry, and waste disposal projects. It also outlines some projects that may be exempted from an EIA.
The document discusses environmental impact assessment (EIA). EIA predicts the environmental consequences of major projects to identify measures to reduce impacts. It helps decision-making by identifying early effects. EIA aims to conserve resources, minimize waste, and enable sustainable development. Baseline studies examine existing land use, population, water, and other environmental conditions. Potential project impacts are assessed related to location, design, construction, and operation. An environmental management plan will be developed to mitigate adverse impacts. EIA provides advantages like more sustainable design, cost savings, and increased project acceptance.
The document compares Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Malaysia to Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in the Philippines. EIA assesses the environmental impacts of proposed development projects, while EIS provides a legal framework for projects likely to have significant environmental impacts. Both require identifying impacts and mitigation measures, but the EIS process in the Philippines also mandates public consultation and hearings. The document notes that while EIA in Malaysia effectively identifies and addresses impacts, EIS in the Philippines suffers from a lack of early engagement and adequate skills for public consultation.
Screening is a quick analysis to determine if a full social and environmental impact assessment is needed. It evaluates factors like the project location, biodiversity value of the area, and technologies used. Screening helps identify potential biodiversity impacts early in planning. If further assessment is needed, scoping determines what impacts to focus on and identifies data gaps. Consultation with local stakeholders during scoping helps identify key impacts and gather feedback. Baseline studies provide data on habitats, species, and ecosystem services to assess future changes against. Impact prediction evaluates the nature, scale, and effects of potential impacts found during scoping and baseline studies. Mitigation aims to avoid, reduce, restore, relocate, or compensate for any negative impacts through measures like biodiversity
The document outlines the environmental impact assessment (EIA) procedure and requirements in Malaysia, including describing what activities require an EIA, the EIA process, guidelines for site selection, and relevant laws and appendices on prescribed activities requiring an EIA and the Environmental Quality Act. The EIA process in Malaysia aims to identify and mitigate potential environmental impacts of development projects through assessing proposed activities, consulting stakeholders, and obtaining approval from the Department of Environment.
This document presents an environmental impact assessment report prepared by six students for a project referred to as MEL422. It summarizes the key aspects and steps of an environmental impact assessment process, including identifying and predicting environmental effects, considering social and health impacts, and preventing, mitigating and offsetting significant adverse effects. The report then outlines the various stages of an environmental impact assessment, from screening and scoping to impact analysis, mitigation, reporting and environmental management planning. It provides examples and checklists to guide the environmental impact assessment process.
EIA is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or development, taking into account inter-related socio-economic, cultural and human-health impacts, both beneficial and adverse.
EIA 1994 and the further amendments are explained i.e. 2006 and 2020.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a systematic and integrative process for considering possible impacts prior to a decision being taken on whether or not a proposal should be given approval to proceed. (Wood 2003)
BasConcept of Eic nvironmental Impact Assessment-pages-2-13,18-65.pdfTausifAhmad53
The document defines the environment and environmental impact assessment (EIA). It states that the environment includes physical, biological, social, cultural, and economic factors that surround organisms. An EIA is the process of identifying and assessing the potential impacts of a proposed project or action on the environment. The goals of an EIA include informing decisions, improving project design, promoting sustainability, and providing information to the public. The document also outlines the different components of the environment and reasons for conducting EIAs, such as preventing negative environmental and social consequences of past projects.
This document discusses environmental and social due diligence. It defines due diligence as understanding risks and liabilities associated with transactions while ensuring compliance with laws and standards. It references frameworks like IFC standards and provides an overview of key IFC performance standards related to assessing and managing environmental and social risks, labor conditions, resource efficiency, community impacts, land acquisition, biodiversity, indigenous peoples, and cultural heritage. The document outlines elements required in areas like management systems, impact assessment, stakeholder engagement, and mitigation planning.
1) EIA – Definition, History and Objective.
2) Reasons for using EIA
3) Key elements of EIA
4) Benefits of an EIA
5) Major Environmental Issues
6) PROCEDURE FOR EIA
7) IMPACT OF A PROPOSED PAPER INDUSTRY
8) Impact Mitigation
9) Key components of Monitoring
10) Public Involvement in the EIA Steps
11) Hierarchy in EIA
12)Impact indicators
Overview of the California Environmental Quality Act: statute adoption, legal basis, implementation, technical considerations and methodologies, impact assessment, mitigation and litigation.
Adam Reed has over 20 years of experience in environmental health and safety compliance. He is currently an EHS Compliance Specialist at Interstate Batteries, where he provides regulatory expertise and conducts assessments to ensure compliance. Previously he held EHS management roles at Fujitsu Network Communications and consulting roles conducting environmental site assessments and project management. He has a B.S. in Environmental and Hazardous Materials Management and is a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.
This document outlines the course contents for a semester on Environmental Impact Assessment at Anna University. It covers 5 units: (1) introduction to EIA including its historical development, process, and regulatory aspects in India; (2) components and methods used for EIA like matrices, checklists, and modeling tools; (3) impact on socio-economic systems including definitions of social impact assessment; (4) environmental management plans including preparation, implementation and review; and (5) sectoral EIA related to infrastructure, mining, industry and other sectors. The introduction provides a detailed overview of the EIA process involving screening, scoping, analysis, mitigation and its role in decision making for proposed projects and developments.
Site analysis is a vital step in the design process that involves evaluating an existing or potential site based on factors like the development program, environmental and community impacts, adjacent properties, budget, and schedule. A well-executed site analysis establishes an essential foundation for a cost effective, environmentally sensitive project. It involves analyzing the site's development potential based on its ability to accommodate the building program while assessing political, environmental, and regulatory issues. Site analysis requires evaluating location, neighborhood context, zoning, legal elements, natural and man-made features, circulation, utilities, sensory components, human/cultural factors, and climate.
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Climate Change All over the World .pptxsairaanwer024
Climate change refers to significant and lasting changes in the average weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It encompasses both global warming driven by human emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. While climate change is a natural phenomenon, human activities, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, have accelerated its pace and intensity
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ENVIRONMENT~ Renewable Energy Sources and their future prospects.tiwarimanvi3129
This presentation is for us to know that how our Environment need Attention for protection of our natural resources which are depleted day by day that's why we need to take time and shift our attention to renewable energy sources instead of non-renewable sources which are better and Eco-friendly for our environment. these renewable energy sources are so helpful for our planet and for every living organism which depends on environment.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Recycling and Disposal on SWM Raymond Einyu pptxRayLetai1
Increasing urbanization, rural–urban migration, rising standards of living, and rapid development associated with population growth have resulted in increased solid waste generation by industrial, domestic and other activities in Nairobi City. It has been noted in other contexts too that increasing population, changing consumption patterns, economic development, changing income, urbanization and industrialization all contribute to the increased generation of waste.
With the increasing urban population in Kenya, which is estimated to be growing at a rate higher than that of the country’s general population, waste generation and management is already a major challenge. The industrialization and urbanization process in the country, dominated by one major city – Nairobi, which has around four times the population of the next largest urban centre (Mombasa) – has witnessed an exponential increase in the generation of solid waste. It is projected that by 2030, about 50 per cent of the Kenyan population will be urban.
Aim:
A healthy, safe, secure and sustainable solid waste management system fit for a world – class city.
Improve and protect the public health of Nairobi residents and visitors.
Ecological health, diversity and productivity and maximize resource recovery through the participatory approach.
Goals:
Build awareness and capacity for source separation as essential components of sustainable waste management.
Build new environmentally sound infrastructure and systems for safe disposal of residual waste and replacing current dumpsites which should be commissioned.
Current solid waste management situation:
The status.
Solid waste generation rate is at 2240 tones / day
collection efficiently is at about 50%.
Actors i.e. city authorities, CBO’s , private firms and self-disposal
Current SWM Situation in Nairobi City:
Solid waste generation – collection – dumping
Good Practices:
• Separation – recycling – marketing.
• Open dumpsite dandora dump site through public education on source separation of waste, of which the situation can be reversed.
• Nairobi is one of the C40 cities in this respect , various actors in the solid waste management space have adopted a variety of technologies to reduce short lived climate pollutants including source separation , recycling , marketing of the recycled products.
• Through the network, it should expect to benefit from expertise of the different actors in the network in terms of applicable technologies and practices in reducing the short-lived climate pollutants.
Good practices:
Despite the dismal collection of solid waste in Nairobi city, there are practices and activities of informal actors (CBOs, CBO-SACCOs and yard shop operators) and other formal industrial actors on solid waste collection, recycling and waste reduction.
Practices and activities of these actor groups are viewed as innovations with the potential to change the way solid waste is handled.
CHALLENGES:
• Resource Allocation.
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Microbial characterisation and identification, and potability of River Kuywa ...Open Access Research Paper
Water contamination is one of the major causes of water borne diseases worldwide. In Kenya, approximately 43% of people lack access to potable water due to human contamination. River Kuywa water is currently experiencing contamination due to human activities. Its water is widely used for domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreational purposes. This study aimed at characterizing bacteria and fungi in river Kuywa water. Water samples were randomly collected from four sites of the river: site A (Matisi), site B (Ngwelo), site C (Nzoia water pump) and site D (Chalicha), during the dry season (January-March 2018) and wet season (April-July 2018) and were transported to Maseno University Microbiology and plant pathology laboratory for analysis. The characterization and identification of bacteria and fungi were carried out using standard microbiological techniques. Nine bacterial genera and three fungi were identified from Kuywa river water. Clostridium spp., Staphylococcus spp., Enterobacter spp., Streptococcus spp., E. coli, Klebsiella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp. and Salmonella spp. Fungi were Fusarium oxysporum, Aspergillus flavus complex and Penicillium species. Wet season recorded highest bacterial and fungal counts (6.61-7.66 and 3.83-6.75cfu/ml) respectively. The results indicated that the river Kuywa water is polluted and therefore unsafe for human consumption before treatment. It is therefore recommended that the communities to ensure that they boil water especially for drinking.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...
JBA Consulting Guide to Environmental Assessment
1. A guide to environmental
assessment and regulation
2. The only way forward, if we are going to
improve the quality of the environment,
is to get everybody involved.
– Richard Rogers, British Architect
3. Regulation, based on conservation and sustainability is aimed at reducing air,
water and land pollution, carbon emissions and energy use.
Various pieces of legislation exist to protect our environment and promote
sustainable development.
These may be applied at various stages of your development and can become
complex and difficult to manage.
This guide covers the approach we take to several key aspects of the
environmental assessment process in order to help your development meet
legislative requirements and minimise any risk to your project.
For more information, or to discuss environmental regulation, please contact our
environmental assessment team:
Steve Maslen, Head of Environment (steve.maslen@jbaconsulting.com)
David Revill, Principal Environmental Consultant (david.revill@jbaconsulting.com)
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
An environmental assessment is a key decision making tool involving information
gathering execises and site surveys to help developers and regulators understand
the potential environmental impacts of a development proposal. These
proposals are then appraised against this baseline environmental information
to identify whether they could harm or disturb any sensitive environmental
features. Mitigation measures are proposed as needed to minimise any potential
environmental impacts. This should lead to better development standards and
can demonstrate project sustainability.
EU and UK law requires certain types of developments (Schedule 1 and
Schedule 2) to carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Schedule
1 projects always require an EIA, while Schedule 2 projects require an EIA if the
development exceeds specific thresholds and is likely to have a significant impact
on the environment by virtue of its nature, size or location. A developer can
choose to submit an EIA voluntarily, but it is usually under the direction of a local
authority in consultation with stakeholders.
Screening Opinion. This is the process by which local authorities decide whether
a development requires an EIA.
Scoping Report.This details issues to
investigate in the EIA which enables the
applicant to establish baseline conditions at the
development site and the standards against
which the development may be judged.
Environmental Statement (ES). A publicly
available document which outlines the findings of
an Environmental Impact Assessment. The ES can
be used to support a planning application, setting
out environmental impact management and
mitigation measures.
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Existing and proposed views of Saltaire Hydropower Scheme Hydropwer
7. LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) is an important means to
assess the effects of change on the landscape. It is often a key element of a
planning application. LVIA identifies and records sensitive features on and around
the development site and determines the potential impact on these features and
views across the surrounding area.
Photomontages are computer generated images used to support LVIAs which
show how a development will look and give a visual comparison of a site with
and without the development. Where impacts are identified, the LVIA provides
a means through which appropriate mitigation measures to reduce or avoid
adverse effects can be identified and tested.
A typical assessment consists of the following elements:
• A preliminary site review to identify the key landscape characteristics and
sensitive landscape receptors or designations that could be affected.
• A landscape baseline review of local planning policy, preparation of a Zone
of Theoretical Visibility plan (ZTV) and preparation of a list of potentially
sensitive visual receptors/viewpoints.
• Assessment of the significance/value of heritage assets such as Listed Buildings,
Scheduled Ancient Monuments and Registered Historic Parks and Gardens.
• Liaison with Local Planning Authority to agree viewpoint locations to be used
in the assessment.
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• A site assessment that includes landscape, visual, cultural heritage and
historic environment impact surveys and agreed viewpoint photography in
accordance with best-practice guidelines.
• Preparation of photomontages or wireframes to demonstrate the visual
change as a result of the development and assessment of the cumulative
impacts of the proposed development.
• Production of report on the above, including preparation of landscape character
and designation plans, ZTV maps and viewpoint/receptor plans and schedules.
We follow industry-recognised best practice guidance whilst preparing
landscape assessments, photomontages or other visualisations. For
smaller scale developments, in less sensitive surroundings, we undertake a
proportionate level of assessment and have developed a robust landscape
appraisal methodology incorporating a site walkover survey, concise desk
study exercise and focused impact appraisal. We also prepare photoviews
rather than full photomontages. Photoviews show the existing view of the
development site from a range of sensitive receptors, which might include
nearby residential properties and businesses, heritage sites, or important
footpaths or viewpoints.
9. Historic sites, structures and buildings help give an area its special character
and make it distinctive. The need to preserve the best examples has long been
recognised in legislation. There is a range of heritage designations, including
those made formally under statutory powers or informally as a matter of good
practice. The weight to be given to a designation depends on the level at which
it has been made. National heritage designations include Scheduled Monuments,
Listed Buildings, Registered Battlefields and Wrecks.
Scheduled monuments are designated under the Ancient Monuments Act 1979
through a process in which nationally important historic sites are given legal
protection. These can include prehistoric earthworks to Roman villas, Norman
castles to Second World War prisoner of war camps. Scheduling is the only legal
protection specifically for archaeological sites, whilst major exclusions include
inhabited buildings and churches in use. Planning policy requires the preservation
of monuments ‘within an appropriate setting’.
Listed buildings are designated under the Planning (Listed Buildings
and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 when they are deemed to have special
architectural or historic interest. Works for the demolition, alteration or extension
(but not the repair) of a listed building require listed building consent from the
local planning authority.
HERITAGE
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Conservation areas are designated under the Planning (Listed Buildings and
Conservation Areas) Act 1990. They are chosen for their special architectural
and historic interest. Any demolition works, alterations or additions may require
consent from the local authority. A very high standard of design is required when
submitting planning applications in conservation areas and new developments
are ususally required to make a positive contribution to the character of the area.
Locally important archaeological sites are also designated by local authorities
and included in a Historic Environment Record (HER). The HER may be held
by County Councils, District Councils or Unitary Authorities, and in each case,
the record will cover the whole of the local authority area. Typically, a planning
authority will ask for an assessment of the potential historic interest of a site
to accompany any planning application if the site is large or the development
proposals are substantial. Access to records may be available online or can be
obtained in writing from the local authority.
A Cultural Heritage Assessment (CHA) will be prepared following recognised best-
practice guidance. It considers the potential direct impact of construction and
also the visual impact on designated sites and structures in the surrounding area.
The CHA will:
• Identify the heritage baseline
• Assess the archaeological potential of the area
• Assess the significance of all heritage assets to be impacted by the
proposed scheme
• Assess the impact of the proposed scheme on the significance of heritage
assets, including impact on setting
• Inform the design of any further evaluation of the site (geophysical survey
or trial trenching)
• Form the basis of liaison with the relevant curators regarding further
evaluation or mitigation
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European Protected Species (EPS) are animals and plants that receive protection
under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010, in addition to
the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended).
EPS include a wide range of species such as otter, great crested newt, dormouse
and all native bat species. Under these regulations, all EPS and their breeding
sites or resting places are protected, and it is an offence to deliberately capture,
injure or kill any such animal or to deliberately take or destroy their eggs.
A wildlife licence is required by anyone who wishes to carry out an activity
prohibited under this wildlife legislation, and licences are only issued for certain
purposes, which include carrying out ecology surveys and disturbing species in
order to enable approved development to proceed. An application for a licence
needs to be made to Natural England (for works in England), Natural Resources
Wales (for Wales) or Scottish Natural Heritage (Scotland).
BIODIVERSITY
13. Read our top ten ecology tips for meeting your ecological obligations and
delivering a sustainable development.
1. Start Early
It’s important that you engage an ecologist at an early stage of a project so that
any potential constraints to your proposals are identified as soon as possible; this
reduces the risk of delays and increased costs further down the line.
2. Time is of the Essence
Some species in the UK hibernate and others migrate away at certain times of
year. Many ecological surveys can therefore only be undertaken at certain times
of year. For example, surveys for bat activity can only be undertaken between
April/May and September/October when bats are not hibernating. Recognising
this, and ensuring that an ecologist is engaged at an early stage, should allow the
required surveys to be programmed for the optimal time of year.
3. Keep us in the Loop
Don’t forget to keep your ecologist in the loop. Changes to a project, such as
an extension of a development, changes to the boundary or moving the site
compound or access tracks even a few metres may impact on ecological features
not previously affected. Keeping your ecologist involved at all stages of a project
will allow the impact of any changes to be assessed at the outset, preventing
potential delays at a later stage.
4. It’s Good to Talk!
Development can generate a lot of interest, particularly in areas where there
are notable habitats and species. We’d recommend that you consult interested
parties, such as wildlife trusts, the RSPB or local naturalist groups, early in a
project to keep them up-to-date on your proposals and help address any concerns
they may have.
5. Working within the law
It’s important to recognise that a number of sites and species receive legal
protection. Undertaking developments within or near these sites, or in
areas where protected species are present, will require careful planning and
implementation of appropriate mitigation. Engaging an ecologist at an early
stage will help to identify the legal requirements you will need to meet and allow
suitable, proportionate mitigation strategies to be developed.
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14. 6. Ecology is a Skill
Ecology is a complex and varied subject, requiring a number of specialist skills.
It’s important to ensure that the ecologist(s) you appoint have the right skills
and training to carry out the work you need. Using ecologists who are members
of organisations such as the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental
Management (CIEEM) helps to ensure standards are high. It’s also important to
recognise that ecology is only one aspect of environmental science; it’s likely a
number of other specialists, alongside ecology, will need to be appointed as part
of any necessary Environmental Impact Assessment.
7. Be Biosecure
A major threat to the UK’s biodiversity is currently the spread of invasive non-
native species (INNS), which can out-compete native species, spread disease
or reduce the value of natural habitats. INNS, such as Japanese Knotweed
or Himalayan Balsam, can be present on development sites and, where these
are to be affected, appropriate mitigation and stringent biosecurity protocols
will be essential to manage them. Even if INNS are not directly affected by a
development, you should consider implementing an eradication strategy for the
site and where planting schemes are planned, you should select native species
that are appropriate to your site and sourced from the local area.
8. Share your Data
Local ecological records centres are a valuable source of information on species
and habitats for all ecological assessments. However, they rely on data being
submitted to them. Please consider letting your ecologists submit the data they
collect to the local record centres; it may help you in the future.
9. Be Prepared
Wildlife is unpredictable! Over the lifetime of a project, mobile species can
establish in areas where not previously found. It’s therefore important to be
flexible and prepared for surprises! Appointing an Ecological Clerk of Works
during construction can help to identify these issues as soon as possible, allowing
the development of timely and cost-effective mitigation.
10. Embrace Ecology!
And finally, many developments can provide opportunities to create habitats and
enhance areas for biodiversity, which can be a major selling point! Be it putting
up bird or bat boxes, creating ponds or planting woodland areas, you can make
your development more sustainable and ecologically sensitive.
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15. Prevention of pollution is a key environmental concern during the construction
phase of a development.
Good environmental management can minimise the risk of a pollution incident
and help development adhere to good practice guidance.
An Environmental Action Plan (EAP) and Pollution Prevention Method
Statement will help you to satisfy planning conditions relating to good
environmental management.
The EAP is a tool for managing environmental risk. It sets out the actions
required to implement the project in accordance with the findings of the project
Environmental Impact Assessment.
The EAP contains a series of objectives and actions covering all relevant
environmental aspects which, together, aim to ensure that the project is delivered
in a manner that minimises risks to the environment. The EAP links these actions
to environmental and site management processes to further integrate the findings
of the environmental assessment across all construction activities. The contractor
then undertakes all environmental protection, mitigation and enhancement works
in accordance with the actions defined by the EAP.
POLLUTION PREVENTION
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The EAP also defines the environmental roles and responsibilities of those
involved in the project and assigns specific actions to individual members of the
project team. It outlines the project environmental audit and incident reporting
procedures, together with the responsibilities of team members, to ensure these
procedures are applied effectively.
A concise and focused document, the EAP should only contain project-specific
actions required to deliver the scheme. It should not incorporate internal
environmental management system measures, standard regulatory requirements,
generic standards and good practice measures, and should not contain a summary
of the environment assessment. Inclusion of such aspects often creates a lack of
clarity or uncertainty regarding key project-specific environmental issues and fails
to deliver effective environmental risk management.
The Pollution Prevention Method Statement (PPMS) sets out the approach to
dealing with the risk of pollution during the construction of a development.
The statement describes:
• the potential sources of pollution during construction and the pathways
through which contaminated materials could enter the environment
• the mechanisms to be put in place to minimise the risk of pollution occurring
• the management measures to be adopted to control and safeguard potentially
polluting materials, including oil, fuel and chemicals
• the approach to managing the storage and disposal of waste materials
generated during construction
• emergency response procedures in the event of a pollution incident to minimise
the likelihood and significance of any subsequent environmental impacts.
Prepared following a range of site working best practice methodology and
guidance, including Environment Agency Pollution Prevention Guidance, the
method statement provides confidence to a local planning authority that the
development can proceed in a robust and controlled manner that minimises
risks to the environment and helps meet their legal duty to protect and
improve the environment.
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Significant progress has been made in developing flood protection devices and
retrofit solutions for existing properties but how can we ensure that buildings of
the future do not suffer the same fate?
A Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) will help you to understand the risk of flooding
to your site but the level and type of information available can make the
process more complex than it needs to be. To make things simpler, we use three
categories of Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) depending upon the risk of flooding
to your site and the stage of your development.
If you have no firm development plans, but are looking into the feasibility of
developing a site, a Level 1 FRA Screening Study is recommended. If you already
have development proposals and are looking to submit a planning application, it
is usually recommended that you go straight to a Level 2 FRA Scoping Study or a
Level 3 FRA Detailed Study.
FLOOD RISK
Significant progress has been
made in flood protection …
but how can we ensure that
buildings of the future do not
suffer the same fate?
18. FRA Level 1 — Screening Study
This will provide a general indication of the potential flood risk to the site and
identify whether there are any flooding or surface water management issues
that may warrant further investigation. The purpose of a Level 1 Screening Study
is to identify all sources of flood risk and whether any further work in the form of
a Level 2 FRA (Scoping Study) or Level 3 FRA (Detailed Study) is required.
Typically included items
• Assessment of readily available existing flood risk information
• Initial comments on the feasibility of developing the site with reference to
existing flood risk information
• Comment upon the feasibility of developing the site with respect to NPPF
including advice on the requirements of the Sequential and Exceptions Tests
• Review of existing drainage information
• Recommendations for further work/investigations
FRA Level 2 — Scoping Study
Qualitative appraisal to develop understanding of the risk of flooding to the site
and the potential impacts the development will have on flood risk elsewhere.
Production of a FRA report in accordance with national policy.
Typically included items in addition to Level 1 items
• Contacting the Environment Agency, Local Planning Authority
and Sewerage Undertaker to obtain advice on flood risk
and drainage issues at the site (including obtaining
predicted flood levels and copy of the statutory sewer
map if available)
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• Comparison of site levels with predicted
flood levels
• Assessment of the impact of water level
increase due to climate change
• Recommend finished floor levels
• Assess access and escape routes in times
of flood
• Give preliminary advice on flood warning
and evacuation procedures
• If required, recommend appropriate
mitigation measures e.g. flood resilient
construction techniques
• Preliminary assessment of the existing
and proposed surface water drainage arrangements
FRA Level 3 — Detailed Study
Undertaken if the Environment Agency require further quantitative analysis
to assess flood risk issues relating to the development site. For example,
flood modelling may be required to establish flood levels at a site where the
Environment Agency do not hold this data.
Typically included items in addition to Levels 1 and 2 items
• Detailed assessment of flood risk to the site from all sources (including the
assessment of the potential impacts of climate change)
• Hydraulic calculations and modelling to quantify the flood risk to the site and
any offsite flood risk impacts
• Detailed assessment of existing and proposed surface water drainage
arrangements (including the feasibility of Sustainable Drainage Systems
(SuDS) and surface water attenuation facilities if required)
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