KNC4233 Assignment

6th Jan 2022

Group Assignment

Followings are the aspects for consideration in a comprehensive EIA review.

• performance of scoping

• accuracy of impact prediction

• criteria used to evaluate significance

• comparison of alternatives

• effectiveness of proposed mitigation measures

• requirements for monitoring and impact management

A digital copy of EIA report (summary) can be accessed via https://enviro2.doe.gov.my/ekmc/more-

eia-report/. Those are the selected EIA reports by Department of Environment Malaysia for public
viewing.
i.e. one of the two given projects
Choose one of the reports. You are required to review the report using the rubric/indicator given in
Figure 1. For each rubric/indicator, write your view/analysis/reflection.

Figure 1

COMPONENTS INDICATOR / ELEMENT OF EVALUATION

1. Scoping Priority issues and Key components are A terms of

relevant impacts are involved reference/study
identified guidelines are
prepared
2. Impact The affected The estimation and Suitable database and
Analysis environment prediction of main impact methodologies are
(baseline) conditions categories, including - used
are described indirect and cumulative
effects - other relevant
factors are highlighted.
3. Mitigation Necessary measures The specification of The follow up and
or environmental contingency plans or non- monitoring
management plan are standardised operating arrangements if
identified. responses are included. strategies are untried
or impacts uncertain
are highlighted.
4. Residual Their scope, duration The relative importance to The possible
Impact and irreversibility? dependent communities or compensation or
ecological functions offset mechanisms