Environmental Impact Assesment- Amendment(1994)

EIA-1994 consist of Three Schedules

1. Schedule I- Comprises of the list of projects requires Environmental clearance by the

central government. (29 types of projects listed)
2. Schedule II- Comprises of Pro forma by which project details has to be submitted.
3. Schedule III- Composition of a committee of experts in Impact assessment agency.

Points Listed in EIA-1994

 The public can oppose a project, within 60days of project notification.

 Central govt can impose a termination of a project unless there is an environmental
clearance form State or central pollution control board.
 During the project investigation stage, Project authorities should mention the site to
MoEF, MoEF will convey decision regarding the suitability of the site within 30 days.
 Rejected submission because of insufficient data about the project is to be resubmitted
with sufficient data and plans, submitting insufficient data another time leads to
dismissing the project.
 Impact assessment agency (IAA) will give clearance to project which comprises of the
committee of experts, and the composition of experts details provided in Schedule III.
 IAA experts have authority to visit & inspect the site. If a project is violating
environmental norms, Experts can stop the project
 IAA shall prepare a document comprises of Project authority report, a recommendation
based on assessment, site visit report, interaction report with PAF(Project affected
people).
 Report prepared by authority is to be made available to peoples, environmental groups
based on request. (Public hearing should finish within 30 days of receipt of a proposal)
 Assesment should complete within 120 days, and the decision is to be given to project
authorities.
 Clearance shall be valid for five years for commencement construction and operation; No
preliminary activities should start before getting an approval.
 Project authorities should submit a half-yearly report to monitor the implementation of
recommendations.