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What is the Methodology of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?

Methodology of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a comprehensive and detail examination of a proposed development initiative and the environment in which it is to be conducted and operated. EIA will be carried out in relation to legislative framework relevant to the environmental studies. Baseline environmental conditions around the project site will be established during this stage of the study. The potential interaction between the project and its environmental and social setting will be established, involving identification, characterization and evaluation of all potential impacts.     A comprehensive checklist of all possible impacts associated with the pre-construction, construction and operational stages of the project will be prepared, and will form the basis for a simple matrix table showing for each impact: • The environmental components or values likely to be effected • Characterization i