Appraisal of the possible environmental consequences of a past, ongoing, or planned action, resulting in the production of an environmental impact statement or ‘finding of no significant impact (FONSI [..]

The effect that a proposed project, such as a new building or development, will have on the environment.

Etude d’impact sur l’environnement (EIE)

A procedure to be followed for certain types of project to ensure that decisions are made in full knowledge of any likely significant effects on the environment.

the identification, prediction and evaluation of the impact that a proposed development may have so that either strict regulations can be laid down governing its construction or the project can be rej [..]

An analytical process that systematically examines the possible environmental consequences of the implementation of projects, programmes and policies. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Develo [..]

A study undertaken to assess the effect of an action upon a specific environment or the social or cultural integrity of a community. Environmental impact statement:

A process for carrying out an appraisal of the full potential effects of a development project on the physical environment.

Process by which the environmental consequences of a proposed project or programme are evaluated, undertaken as an integral part of planning and decision-making processes with a view to limiting or reducing the adverse impacts of the project or programme. Comment: Environmental impact assessment is a policy tool that provides evidence and analysis [..]

An activity designed to identify, predict, interpret and communicate information about the impact of human actions (Hydro One Networks) on human health and well-being, including the well-being of the ecosystems on which human survival depends.

Procedure to identify the potential impacts of a project or activity on the environment and to develop mitigation measures to reduce these to acceptable levels.

An assessment of the potential impact of a project on the environment that results in an environmental impact statement.

This is an assessment carried out under the EIA Regulations.

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the likely positive and/or negative influence a project may have on the environment. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision-makers consider environmental impacts before deciding whether to proceed with new projects.

an assessment of the environmental resources, their sensitivity to disturbance and proposals to minimise disturbance as required under the EU environmental impact Directive.

A procedure to be followed for certain types of project to ensure that decisions are made in full knowledge of any likely significant effects on the environment.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a component of the planning process that is applied to development proposals that have the potential to cause significant impacts on the environment. As part of the process, an EIS must be prepared and publicly exhibited to allow the consent authority to take into account public comments.

 is the formal process used to predict the environmental consequences (positive or negative) of a plan, policy, program, or project prior to the decision to move forward with the proposed action. Form [..]

A study undertaken to assess the effect of an action upon a specific environment or the social or cultural integrity of a community.

en-vahy-ruhn-muhnt-al im-pakt uh-ses-muhnt Part of project management concerned with identifying through a formal written technical evaluation likely impact (positive and negative) of a proposed development or activity on natural and man-made environment.

A technique used for identifying the environmental effects of development projects. As a result of Directive 85/337/EEC (as amended 1997), this is now a legislative procedure to be applied to the assessment of the environmental effects of certain public and private projects which are likely to have significant effects on the environment. An EIA req [..]

The identification and evaluatìon of the environmental consequences of a proposed development and of the measures intended to minimize adverse effects. Although there is no any definition which descri [..]

Process whereby all impacts of a development are identified and their significance assessed. Increasingly a statutory requirement before planning permission is granted by a local authority.

Process by which the environmental consequences of a proposed project or programme are evaluated and alternatives are analyzed. EIA is an integral part of the planning and decision-making processes.

Environmental assessment is a procedure that ensures that the environmental implications of decisions are taken into account before the decisions are made. The process involves an analysis of the like [..]

When large development projects are planned it is common for an investigation to be carried out to assess how it will effect all aspects of the environment, including wildlife, pollution and archaeolo [..]

A process which identifies the environmental effects, both positive and negative, of development proposal. It aims to prevent, reduce and offset any adverse impacts on the environment.

under the Town and Country Planning (Assessment of Environmental Effects) Regulations 1988, proposers of certain scheduled developments are required to submit a planning application with an accompanyi [..]

 A survey that tries to predict the positive and negative environmental consequences of a project going ahead.

An EIA is a formal process completed by a surveyor or other specialist whereby the environmental impact of a development are systematically assessed to determine whether there will be any unacceptable [..]

For certain projects, the Town and Country Planning (Assessment of Environmental Effects) Regulations 1988 require a formal assessment to be carried out before planning permission may be granted. The [..]

Study undertaken in order to assess the effect on a specified environment of the introduction of any new factor, which may upset the ecological balance. EIA is a policy making tool that serves to prov [..]

A process used to identify and evaluate the potential consequences of proposed actions or policies for environmental quality. See also socioeconomic impact assessment.