Abstract. Amidst mounting criticism of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) carried out in Nigeria under the three independent EIA systems—the EIA Decree 86 (1992), the Town and Country Planning Decree 88 (1992) and the Petroleum Act (1969)—the paper traces the evolution of Nigeria's systems and appraises current …
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a necessity for any project with the possibility of having a significant adverse impact on the environment. It's even more essential for mining projects and other major developmental projects. You need to follow a series of steps to determine whether you need to conduct an EIA and how to …
The plunge in oil prices between 2018 and 2019 (US EIA 2020) and the COVID-19 pandemic induced fall in crude oil prices (Rizvi and Itani, 2021) are among the …
In analyzing the need for a project, there are numerous themes requiring consideration. Many present-generation EIAs fail to give adequate and appropriate attention to the matter of alternatives, flow-on, indirect, off-site, cumulative and strategic environmental impacts. There is the temporal nature of impacts to consider—some are …
underground mines in the earth crust. Coal mining is one of the most illegal activities going on in the country. At the same time it totally neglects the role of EIA in its pre-operational, during mining and post operational plans. Here various case studies of coal mining are done and the impact of coal mining to the environment is looked into with
It argues that although EIAs have become a standard legal requirement for all oil, gas and mining projects in Nigeria, not much is achieved in terms of managing the …
This article examines legislation and practice concerning the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process for oil and gas projects in Nigeria. It argues that …
The EIA Division is charged with the responsibility of implementing the EIA Act No. 86 of 1992 with the following mandates and function: 1. Registration of new projects, site …
The project for which this EIA is being prepared is the proposed limestone quarry in Oyo-Iwa village in Kogi State of Nigeria. The quarry is expected to supply limestone and additive material (laterite/marl) for processing of cement at cement plant, presently under construction in obajana village (about 9-km away from the proposed quarry) in ...
The European Council EIA Directive of 1985 applies the term Environmental impact assessment to the "identification, description and assessment of the direct and indirect …
It argues that although EIAs have become a standard legal requirement for all oil, gas and mining projects in Nigeria, not much is achieved in terms of managing the impacts of these projects. The ...
Stone Open Pit Mine at Obajana, Nigeria (10 January 2005) By: Secretariat of the Netherlands Commission for EIA Advice 2005-001 1. Introduction At the request of FMO …
STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR EIA/EMP REPORT FOR PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES REQUIRING ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE 15) The vegetation in the RF / PF areas in the study area, with necessary details, should be given. 16) A study shall be got done to ascertain the impact of the Mining Project on wildlife of the study …
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) came into being in Nigeria with promulgation of the Act establishing three independent EIA systems—the EIA Decree 86 (1992), the Town and Country Planning Decree 88 (1992) and the Petroleum Act (1969). Despite a sound legal basis and comprehensive guidelines, evidence suggests that EIA …
An environmental impact assessment consists of eight step s with each step. equally important in determining the o verall performance of the project. These. eight (8) steps o f the EIA are ...
1. Proceedings of International Conference on TREIA-2008 at Nagpur, Nov.23-25, 2008 Environmental Impact Assessment of Mining Projects Dr. Gurdeep Singh* 1.0 Screening Mining projects fall under Schedule-I of EIA Notification 1994 and are required to obtain environmental clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forests …
Environmental impact assessments can be classified as the second group, where examine the anticipated environmental effects of a proposed project and find ways to mitigate or even avoid any ...
An Environmental Impact Assessment report is prepared to comply with the Terms of Reference (TOR) received under EIA notification of the MoEF dated 14-9-2006, as amended on 1 st Dec 2009 and also the EIA Guidance Manual for Mining of Minerals (Feb, 2010) of MoEF, Govt. of India, f or seeking
Stone Open Pit Mine at Obajana, Nigeria (10 January 2005) By: Secretariat of the Netherlands Commission for EIA Advice 2005-001 1. Introduction At the request of FMO-finance, the Netherlands Commission for EIA (NCEIA) has reviewed four EIA reports for four components of one large scale project: The Obajana cement complex in Nigeri a,
Mining industries in India has always a tendency to undermine the role of EIA in its pre-operational, during mining and post operational plans. The basic law governing the mines is The Mines Act ...
Furthermore, influential scientists, politi- cians and entrepreneurs could bias the presentation of issues to suit their own objectives. 168 EIA in Nigeria 1 Project exempted by law from environmental assessment All Projects ] 1 Uncertainty as to need for environmental assessment Environmental assessment required for project by law i I A …
The Nigerian government announced in December 2022 that it plans to open a mini-bid round for seven offshore exploration blocks in 2023. The previous bid round in Nigeria was in 2007, and the latest mini-bid round is the first under Nigeria's new legal framework developed under the 2021 Petroleum Industry Act, a legislative act that …
mining EIAs in terms of hydrogeological impact analysis due to inability to clearly determine the pre-mining groundwater status. In Nigeria, Ingelson and Nwapi (2014) evaluated the EIA process for oil and gas projects in the world's twelfth largest producer of crude oil and highlighted a range of reasons why the impacts of
STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR EIA/EMP REPORT FOR PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES REQUIRING ENVIRONMENT CLEARANCE use for the various activities at the project site to conserve fresh water and reduce the water requirement from other sources. xi. Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution …
CHAPTER 2: TERMS OF REFERENCE 2.1 OVERVIEW OF APPROVED TERMS OF REFERENCE . The Terms of Reference (TOR) for this proposed roject. P was prepared by GESB in accordance to Guidance Document for Preparing Terms of Reference under Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Guidelines and submitted to DOE on 7 th …
This article examines legislation and practice concerning the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process for oil and gas projects in Nigeria. It argues that although EIAs have become a standard legal requirement for all oil, gas and mining projects in Nigeria, not much is achieved in terms of managing the impacts of these projects.
4. Terms of reference for environmental impact assessment of HIGHWAY PROJECTS 36 5. Terms of reference for environmental impact assessment of BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, TOWNSHIP AND AREA DEVELOPMENT 54 6. Terms of reference for environmental impact assessment of MINING OF MINERALS 80 7. Terms of …
Aqela T Cavuilati. EIA or environmental impact assessment is an evaluation and analysis of the consequences that can arise from major developments to the environment. Whether the impact be positive or negative, there should be thorough checks. These types of assessments are carried out throughout the plans, the policy and the program of the ...
The objective of this consultancy is as follows: To conduct comprehensive research and analyse the current EIA/ SIA/ SEIA requirements at national and international levels in …
As per the EIA Notification, 2006 under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the mining of minerals with more than 50 hectare of mining lease area (Asbestos mining irrespective of mining area) are categorized as Category-A projects. In case of coal mining projects, mining lease area more than150 hectares are categorized as category-A projects.
reasonable alternatives are addressed in the intended EIA. (a) The proponent shall submit a Terms of Reference (TOR) indicating the scope of the proposed EIA study. The Agency may demand a preliminary assessment report and any additional information from the proponent to assist in vetting the scope and the TOR of the proposed study.