Introduction
This fact sheet was produced by the Environmental Law Association to provide a plain language introduction to environmental impact assessment (EIA) procedures under the Environment Management Act 2005.
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is a process used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of proposed developments. EIA can be used to identify options for reducing the impacts of proposed developments, and provides information for the public and government decision-makers.
Disclaimer
This fact sheet provides general information about the law, and is no substitute for legal advice relating to your particular situation. ELA accepts no responsibility for any loss resulting from reliance on the information provided in this fact sheets.
Law current as at 1 March 2010. Environmental Law Association © 2010.
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