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7. NON-TECHNICAL SUMMURY
B
F D
D
No environmental effects of mitigation measures was investigated or identified.
Besides the mention that the mitigation measures,to increase the size of the dam in order to provide additional water for down stream users,might not be implemented (because of un stated reasons) no consideration of potential conflict between the benefits of mitization measures and their adverse imoacts exists.
7.1There is a non-technicalsummary of the main finding of the study, which contains at least a brief descriptionof the project and environment, an account of the main mitigation measures to be undertaken by the developer,and a description of any remaining or residual imoacts.
7.2 The summary avoids technical terms,list of data and detailed exnlanation of scientific reasoning.
7.3 The summary presents the main findings ofthe assessment and covers all the main issues raisedinthe information
7.4 The summary includesa brief explanation of the overall aooroach to the assessment.
7.5 The summary indicates the confidence whichcan be placed in the results.
Overall mark:
F
F
No technical summary exists.
In order to proceed with this question, the performance of section 7.1 need be different form F.
In ordertoproceed with this question, the performance of section 7.1 need be differentform F.
In order to proceed with this question, the performance of section 7.1 need be different form F.
In order to proceed with this question,the performance of section 7.1 need be different form F.
8. ORGANISATION AND PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION
A A D
All the information is arranged in sections.
To indicate the location of the information, a full table of contents and a list of tables exist.
Besides the last summary ofthe impacts, no section summaries exist.
8.4 Wheninform ation from external sources has been introduced, a full reference to the source is included.
Presentation ofinformation
8.5Mentions the relevant EIA legislation,name of the developer, name of competent authority (ies), name of organisationpreparing the EIS, and name address and contact number of a contact person. 8.6 Include an introductionbriefly describing the project, the aims of the assessment, and the methods used.
8.7 The statement is presented as an integrated whole.Data presented in appendices are fully discussed in the main body ofthe text.
8.8 Offers informationand analysisto support all conclusions drown.
8.9 Presentsinformation so as to be comprehensibleto the non- specialist. Uses maps,tables, graphical material and other devices as appropriate. Avoidsunnecessarilv technical or obscure Ianzuaze, 8.10 Discuses all the important data and results in anintegrated fashion.
8.11 Avoids superfluous information(i.e. information not needed for the decision).
8.12 Presents the information in a concise form with a consistent terminology and logical link between different sections.
8.13 Givesprominence and emphasis to sever adverse impacts, substantial environmental benefits, and controversial issues.
8.14 Defines technicalterms, acronyms and initials.
8.15The information is objective,and does not lobby for any particularpoint of view. Adverse impacts are not distinguished by euphemisms or platitudes.
B
A A
c c
A B
c
D D D
B F
c
A list of references is given at the end of the statement. However, besides a few exceptions, the full and proper references in the text are not indicated.
Besides thename and number of the contact person,all the stated requirementsare mentioned clearly.
A brief introduction that describes the project, and aims of the assessment and the methods used exists.
The statement is presented as an integrated whole.The statement itself is prepared as an integral part of the whole feasibility document, presented as an appendix.
Although not in detailed form,some information and analysis to support all conclusions drawn exists.
The presented information avoids unnecessary technical language and it is comprehensible to the non-specialist. Tables are used to present information, but no
raohs or maps exist.
All the important data and results are discussed in an integrated fashion.
In most cases,superfluous information is avoided.
The information is presented in a concise form with a consistent terminology and logical links between differentsections. But some times, the information is too concise, to provide the reauired information.
No noticeable emphasis to sever adverse impacts, substantialenvironmental benefits, and controversialissues exist.
Besides few definitionsinside the text,no defmition of technical terms, acronyms or initials exists.
Though it cannot be said that adverse impacts are distinguished by euphemisms or platitudes, presenting only the positive effect of the proposed project and only the negative effects of the no alternative might indicate lack of objectivity of the statement.
Lack of secondary datais indicated and the means used to deal withit is explained i.e.a field assessment of multidisciolinarv team to collect the reauired informationt»
No acknowledgement of any difficulties in assembling or analyzing the data needed to predict impacts, nor any basis for questioningassumptions, data or information exists.
COLLATION
1 Description of the development C
2 Description of the environment B
3 Scoping, consultation, and impact identification C 4 Prediction and evaluation of impacts C
5 Alternatives D
6 Mitigation and monitoring D
7 Non-technical summary F
8 Organisation and presentation of information C
Overall mark (A-F): C