This guide aims to highlight in details the requirement for developing an Environmental Impact Assessment Study in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah for review and evaluation by EPDA; the competent authority in the field of environment.
In producing the report, EIA consultant should:
- Adhere to EPDA requirements and ‘Standard table of contents’ in the preparation of the EIA report.
- Verify the EIA report in line with EPDA chapter-by-chapter recommendations.
- Submit a filled and signed critique along with the EIA report.
The main purpose of an EIA report is to clearly list and describe what is assessed and recommended. Each of environmental issues defined in the TOR or identified during the EIA study, has to be assessed in relation to: (i) environmental impact, (ii) possible and recommended mitigation measures, and (iii) recommended monitoring requirements.
Of utmost importance is the effective communication of assessment findings and recommendations. The findings of an EIA study need to be documented in a clear and concise manner devoid of unnecessary technical details. The usefulness of an EIA report is me...