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diff --git a/assignment1/main.tex b/assignment1/main.tex index c7e6756..18e4352 100644 --- a/assignment1/main.tex +++ b/assignment1/main.tex @@ -48,7 +48,16 @@ activities \parencite{principles}: TODO: important. Spend a little more time on this. \item[Impact analysis, mitigation, and evaluation of residual impacts.] - (TODO: Evaluation of the significance of residual impacts) + + The analysis of impacts and proposed actions to mitigate them is + one of the major steps in preparing environmental impact + statements. This step is usually performed by the proponents. How to + fairly establish the significance of residual impacts (i.e. impacts + that cannot be mitigated effectively but are also considered to be + minor) is frequently subject of debates. According to \textcite{wood}, + ``significance evaluation \ldots remains one of the most complex, + contentious, and least-understood aspects of EIA systems across the + globe''. \item[Reporting, independent review and decision-making.] TODO @@ -106,13 +115,14 @@ under the RMA - broad definition of ``environment'' is adopted ``Social Assessment'' (Taylor et al in the Green Book, chapter 25) + \begin{quote} - The New Zealand Resource Management Act (1991) is regarded by many as the - foremost and most innovative national legislation for environmental assessment in recent - years. This act has included mandatory requirements for the assessment of environmental - effects, with “social,” “cultural,” and “amenity values” clearly included in the definition - of environment. Also required are public involvement and community consultation, and - monitoring of effects once the plan or project has begun. + The New Zealand Resource Management Act (1991) ... has included + mandatory requirements for the assessment of environmental effects, + with “social,” “cultural,” and “amenity values” clearly included in + the definition of environment. Also required are public involvement + and community consultation, and monitoring of effects once the plan or + project has begun. \end{quote} % TODO: RMA and SEA |