Journal article
Transparency in environment impact assessment decision-making: Recent developments in Western Australia
Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, Vol.18(4), pp.260-270
2000
Abstract
Transparency in decision-making, involving the establishment of explicit goals and objectives combined with open, facilitative procedures, has recently been advocated as an important principle for effective environmental impact assessment (EIA). This paper examines recent changes to EIA practice in Western Australia that emphasise clear procedures for decision-making. Current practices focus on objectives established for relevant environmental factors identified during the screening and scoping stages of EIA. These objectives are then used as decision criteria for project decision-making following public review. An example from a recent assessment is provided. Some strengths and weaknesses of this approach to transparent EIA decision-making are also examined.
Details
- Title
- Transparency in environment impact assessment decision-making: Recent developments in Western Australia
- Authors/Creators
- A. Morrison-Saunders (Author/Creator)J. Bailey (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, Vol.18(4), pp.260-270
- Publisher
- Beech Tree Publishing
- Identifiers
- 991005543661507891
- Copyright
- © IAIA 2000.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Environmental Science
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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