scholarly journals Legal and Methodological Aspects of Environmental Impact Assessment of Investments in Transport Infrastructure

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-120
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Łatuszyńska ◽  
Roma Strulak-Wójcikiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Environmental Impact Assessment ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Continuous Increase ◽  
Environmental Threats ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Methodological Considerations ◽  
Methodological Aspects

Modernization and construction of new transport infrastructure is a key element of economic and social development, on which depends the sustainability of economic growth in the regional and local scale. The development of transport infrastructure, however, has the negative effects. The continuous increase in the volume of transport services and the increasing volume of traffic leads to more and more serious environmental threats. A tool that allows for rather complete and objective identification of possible risks is the environmental impact assessment (EIA). Article closers the issue of the EIA procedure in the context of legal and methodological considerations. Its main aim is to prove, that the use of computer simulation to generate information for the EIA can greatly facilitate and enrich the existing methodology.

scholarly journals Practical problems and possibilities related to the use of new Plans of Protection Tasks for Natura 2000 sites in environmental studies in the field of transport infrastructure engineering

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 223-233
Author(s):  
Marlena Leszczyńska-Sędłak ◽  
Janusz Bohatkiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Environmental Impact Assessment ◽  
Environmental Studies ◽  
Natura 2000 ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Infrastructure Projects ◽  
Practical Information ◽  
Assessment Reports

The present paper deals with the basic aspects of Natura 2000 sites and explains the nature of the Plans of Protection Tasks (PZO) that are designed to protect them. The article also contains practical information on main difficulties that must be overcome by experts who develop the PZOs and illustrates how to apply correctly the contents of PZOs in preparing other environmental documentation, such as environmental impact assessment reports for transport infrastructure projects. The paper demonstrates in which manner the information contained in PZOs can be put into practical use while preparing ecological analyses and documentation performed in the field of transport infrastructure engineering.

Environmental Impact Assessment Related by Energy Sector in Rovinari Mining Area

Mining Revue ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-75
Author(s):  
Crina-Adriana Gurică ◽  
Mircea Georgescu
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Environmental Impact Assessment ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Mining Area ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
Open Pit Mining ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
The Impact

Abstract In this article an impact assessment is carried out, generated by activities in the energy sector related to Rovinari mining area. Energy-related activities in this area are carried out by open pit mining activities in the context of Tismana, Roșia, Pinoasa, Peşteana and Rovinari locations and Rovinari thermal power plant. Some information that has formed the input for the author’s approach has been provided by SC. Complexul Energetic Oltenia SA (CEO) and S.C. Institute of Scientific Research, Technological Engineering and Mine Designs on Lignite S.A. Craiova (ICSITPML) which has been processed, analysed and used for the presented environmental impact assessment. Two methods from specialized studies have been used for the impact assessment, namely: the Matrix Method for Rapid Impact Assessment (MERI) and the Method for Integrated Quantitative Impact and Risk Assessment of Environmental Pollution (EIRM). Based on the analysis carried out, it can be concluded that the activity in this sector does not lead to significant negative effects strictly associated with it.

scholarly journals Developing a Tool for Environmental Impact Assessment of Planned Activities and Transport Infrastructure Facilities

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 1194-1201
Author(s):  
Vasyl Mateichyk ◽  
Viktoriia Khrutba ◽  
Anna Kharchenko ◽  
Yuliia Khrutba ◽  
Olexander Protsyk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Environmental Impact Assessment ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Planned Activities

scholarly journals FORMATION OF A SYSTEM OF CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT IN CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (46) ◽  
pp. 405-415
Author(s):  
Khrutba V ◽  
◽  
Ziuziun V ◽  
Barabash O ◽  
Nevedrov D ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Environmental Impact Assessment ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Critical Infrastructure ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Assessment Criteria ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Object Of Study ◽  
Forecast Assumptions

In the article, based on existing approaches to the identification and systematization of assessment criteria, a system of criteria has been developed to assess the environmental impact of construction projects and the reconstruction of critical infrastructure. The proposed system of environmental impact assessment criteria is first and foremost relevant to critical transport infrastructure. Purpose of the study - creation of a system of environmental impact assessment criteria in construction projects and the reconstruction of critical infrastructure to identify potential environmental hazards and threats to projects of this type. Method of the study - methodology of project and program management; mechanisms for identification and systematization of criteria. A system of criteria has been developed consisting of five main blocks of criteria, namely: the quality of the surface layer of atmospheric air, waste management, physical factors of influence, social environment and industrial environment. Each of these blocks of criteria contains indicators that detail them. The results of the article can be implemented in the process of environmental impact assessment of construction projects and reconstruction of critical infrastructure. Forecast assumptions about the object of study - developing a method for assessing the environmental impact of construction and reconstruction projects for critical transport infrastructure. KEY WORDS: TRANSPORT, SECURITY, PROJECT, OBJECT, CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, CRITERIA, PROTECTION.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT RESEARCH IN JAPAN: RETROSPECTIVE AND PROSPECTIVE

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (01) ◽  
pp. 1550013 ◽  
Author(s):  
SHIGEO NISHIKIZAWA
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Environmental Impact Assessment ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Japanese Literature ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Methodological Aspects ◽  
Over 40 Years ◽  
Assessment Research

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) research have been performed in a wide range of topics over 40 years in Japan. The study underlying this paper reviewed the achievement of Japanese EIA research through the academic database survey and identified which areas would be required for future EIA research. As a result, whilst there are only 30–50 EIAs conducted per year under EIA Act and genuine SEA is currently not practiced, there is a noticeable research interest with over 30 associated research papers published in the professional Japanese literature every year on average. Most of EIA articles could be classified into five groups; (a) systems and laws, (b) methods, (c) Theme-oriented Studies, (d) Sector-oriented Studies and (e) Case Studies. The following three main areas were identified for future EIA research; (1) studies on pro-active sound decision making for sustainability; (2) effectiveness of EIA from a proponent's viewpoint, leading to enhance public acceptance, for example; and (3) substantive and methodological aspects, including the use of both quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods.

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