QUALITY ASPECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORTS IN THE FREE STATE PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA

摘要: ABSTRACT There has been little empirical investigation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedure and practice in South Africa to assess compliance EIA regulations, or performance towards achieving the objectives legislation. This paper examines quality aspects Free State Province, Africa, by utilizing disaggregate approach applying it a systematic sample EI As conducted Province from 1997 2002. It was observed that socio-economic impacts are neglected; assessment methodology is highly subjective; there lack specialist input consideration alternatives public involvement inadequate. The degree with regulations however good, although integration findings into authorization decisions (as summarised Record Decisions). therefore concluded reports province conforms African regulations. In order improve ...