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SYLLABUS

UNIT-I

Basic Concept of EIA Elements of EIA - Factors affecting EIA – Initial environmental examination – Life cycle analysis preparation of Environmental Base Map – Classification of environmental parameters – Role of stakeholders in the EIA preparation – Stages in EIA.

UNIT-II

EIA Methodologies Introduction – Criteria for the selection of EIA Methodology – EIA methods, Ad-hoc methods, Matrix methods, Network method, Environmental Media Quality Index Method, Overlay methods, Cost/benefit analysis – EIS and EMP.

UNIT-III

Impact of Developmental Activities and Land Use Introduction and methodology for the assessment of soil and ground water – Delineation of study area, Identification of actives – Application of remote sensing and GIS for EIA.

UNIT-IV

Procurement of relevant soil quality – Impact prediction – Assessment of impact significance – Identification and incorporation of mitigation measures – EIA with reference to surface water, Air and biological environment: Methodology for the assessment of Impacts on surface water environment – Generalized approach for assessment of air pollution Impact

UNIT-V

Assessment of impact of development activities on vegetation and wildlife – Environmental Impact of Deforestation – Environment Risk Assessment and Risk Management in EIA – Risk assessment and treatment of uncertainty – Key stages in performing an environmental risk assessment – Advantages of environmental risk assessment.

UNIT-VI

EIA Notification by Ministry of Environment and Forest (Government of India) Provisions in the EIA notification – Procedure for environmental clearance – Procedure for conducting environmental impact assessment report – Evaluation of eia report – environmental legislation objectives – Evaluation of audit data and preparation of audit report – Post audit activities – concept of iso and iso 14000 – Case studies and preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment statement for various industries