Critical Assessment of the EIA Process on a Macro Level

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Critical assessment of the EIA process on a macro level
In this discussion we will review all the assessment stages of the EIA process according to their
strengths and weaknesses.
Figure 1a diagram illustrating the EIA procedure
There are five main processes in the EIA process.
 Screening
 Scoping
 Report preparation

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 Review
 Monitoring.
The screening process is the first stage of the process.it involves initiation of the project,
evaluating the site, and involving local authorities. The involvement of local authorities is an
important aspect since it helps the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to understand the
local activities of a proposed and their impact according to a local point of view. Screening also
gives a probable impact the project is likely to cause to the environment. Screening also helps
determine what past, present and future human activities have affected or will affect the valued
ecosystems. This enables legislation of various laws and regulations which will help preserve
valued ecosystems and wildlife (International Institute for Enviroment and Development, 2010).
Scoping in the EIA process involves selecting of a suitable site for the project involving of the
public and stake holders. (Enviroment institute of Australia and Newzealand Inc., 2010) this is a
perfect way of ensuring the success of the EIA process. The involvement of stake holders and
locals ensures that their concerns are also valid and carry weight on a given area.
Report preparation, The EIA usually needs to write a report which incorporates the public input
this is an assurance that public opinions matter to the EIA and help in deciding the appropriate
actions and how they are intended to help the local communities and shield them against adverse
impacts (Mandy Elliot, 2009)
EIA review the main purpose of this stage is to wrap up the whole process by ensuring that it is
reviewed by experts to check for any missing details in the whole process or have not been met