Q#01:Define EIA? State it’s Aims and objectives?

Environmental Impact Assessment is defined as an activity designed to identify the impact on the
bio geophysical environment, on man and well-being of legislative proposals, projects, policies,
operational procedures and to interpret and communicate information.
EIA is a systematic process of identifying consequences of a current or proposed action.
Objective of EIA:
The objective of EIA is (i) to identify, predict and evaluate the economic, environmental and
social impact of development activities (ii) to provide information on the environmental
consequences for decision making and (iii) to promote environmentally sound and sustainable
development through the identification of appropriate alternatives and mitigation measures EIA
is widely accepted as a tool to ensure sustained development with minimum environmental
degradation.
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS),
1. Description of proposed action (construction, operation and shut down phase) and selection of
alternatives to the proposed action.
2. Nature and magnitude of the likely environmental effects.
3. Possibility of earthquakes and cyclones.
4. Possible effects on surface and ground water quality, soil and air quality.
5. Effects on vegetation, wild life and endangered species.
6. Economic and demographic factors.
7. Identification of relevant human concerns.
8. Noise pollution. Efficient use of inputs.
9. Recycling and reduction of waste.
10. Risk analysis and disaster management.

Q#02:Draw the entire EIA process and describe the steps?

The entire process of EIA is governed by eight guiding principles.
1. Participation:
An appropriate and timely access to the process for all interested parties.
2. Transparency:
All assessment decisions and their basis should be open and accessible.
3. Certainty:
The process and timing of the assessment should be agreed by all participants in advance.
4. Accountability:
The decision makers of all parties are responsible for their action and decisions under the
assessment process.
5. Credibility:
Assessment is undertaken with professionalism and objectivity.
6. Cost effectiveness:
The assessment process and its outcomes will ensure environmental protection at the least cost to
the society.
7. Flexibility:
The assessment process should be able to deal efficiently with any proposal and decision making
situation.
8. Practicality:
The information and outputs provided by the assessment process are readily usable in decision
making and planning.
EIA Methodology:
Whenever a new development project is planned which is likely to affect environmental quality,
it is necessary to carry out EIA.
1. The first step in EIA method is to determine whether the project under consideration follows
the jurisdiction of the relevant acts and regulations and if so, whether it is likely to create a
significant environmental disruption.
2. If so, an EIA is undertaken and the environmental impact statement (EIS) is prepared.
3. In many countries, EIS is open to public scrutiny and is reviewed at public hearings.
4. Finally, a political decision is taken. The development project may be (i) accepted or (ii)
accepted with amendments or (iii) an alternative proposal is accepted or (iv) rejected.

Q#03:How concern of public is taken into account of EIA?

Public concerns and their consideration in the EIA report and final decision for the case study C,
establishment of an industrial estate out of thirteen concerns relating to environmental impacts
were considered in the revised EIA report. Most of the concerns were incorporated in the final
decision/conditions of approval (Table 4). Concerns pertaining to socio-economic and physical
im making activities (Gelhorn, 1971; Fox, 1979).
Second, public participation is widely accepted as a way to ensure that projects meet citizens'
needs and are suitable to the affected public (Pearce et al., 1979; Forester 1989; Tauxe, 1995).

Third, the project carries more legitimacy, and less hostility, if potentially affected parties can
influence the decision-making process (pacts and the project's location being very close to
residential settlements were not considered.
public participation is regarded as proper, fair conduct of democratic government in public
decision-Chapin and Deneau, 1978; Susskind and Cruikshank 1987).

Finally, the final decision is `better' when local knowledge and values are included and when
expert knowledge is publicly examined (Parenteau, 1988; Webler et al., 1995).
When governments enable the public to participate in decision-making, they help meet society’s
goal of sustainable and environmentally sound development. Public participation in
environmental decision-making and, in particular, in EIA, may lead to some benefits in these
processes. As a result of public participation, the process of decision-making, up to and including
the final decision, becomes more transparent and legitimate. Public debate on proposed activities
among all interested groups at an early stage of decision-making may prevent or mitigate
conflicts and adverse environmental consequences of the decisions with their impacts.

Q#04:Develop EMP for lining of canal project in which main environmental

issues are cutting of trees ,air population and noise pollution and also fix the
responsibility for their.
Ans: An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) can be defined as “an environmental
management tool used to ensure that undue or reasonably avoidable adverse impacts of the
construction, operation and decommissioning of a project are prevented; and that the positive
benefits of the projects are enhanced”.

Q#05:Prepare the Environmental policy for MUET SZAB Khairpur Mir’s?

Environment Policy Statement;
Mehran university ZAIB Campus takes great pride in the natural beauty of its campus. The wood
land surrounding, the campus have been a place of reflection and inspiration and offer insight
into the complexity and balance of nature. The MUET's unique ecosystem provides refuge for a
variety of diverse plants and wild life, ranging from Main Gate to the Library. For these
interested in nature, conservation and environmental study, the campus offer a canvas of natural
class room in which students and the extended community can join and explore environment
principles and process concern.

Purpose:
The policy will play an integral role as the campus continue to develop an environmentally
sustainable and economically reliable campus that reflect the university core values of
engagements and accountiblity. The campus is committed to preparing its students to become
engaged environmental citizen on campus is that there own community and through out their
lives.

Scope:

The policy applies to all members including students, faculty, staff and visitors.