Question

Identify the correct sequence of Environmental impact assessment procedure

• A. Public hearing, Screening, Impact prediction, Issuance of environmental clearance
• B. Impact prediction, Screening, Issuance of environmental clearance, Public hearing
• C. Screening, Impact prediction, Public hearing, Issuance of environmental clearance
• D. Impact prediction, Public hearing, Issuance of environmental clearance,Screening

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Screening, Impact prediction, Public hearing, Issuance of environmental clearance

The EIA Cycle and Procedures

The EIA process in India is made up of the following phases:

Screening: Screening is done to see whether a project requires environmental clearance as per the statutory notifications

Scoping and consideration of alternatives

Baseline data collection

Impact prediction on air, water, land, etc

Assessment of alternatives, delineation of mitigation measures and environmental impact statement

Public hearing

Environment Management Plan during construction and operation of the project

Decision making on environmental clearance

Monitoring the clearance conditions