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Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) : Origins, Evolution, and Future Directions

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The technique of environmental impact analysis (EIA) was developed initially in the United States in response to a requirement of the National 15nvironmental Policy Act of 1969. Now adopted with variations in at least 3 0 countries antf by the European Community, EIA has proved to be a va1ua't)le component of a group of related techniques for discovering and projectirig the probable consequences of proposed action. In pursuit of iriprovenicnt in analytic technique, however, the policy rationale for EIA has too oftcii been obscured. EIA depends for full effectiveness upon in‐ tcgration into the policy‐making process. Separated from commitment to environmental policy objectives, El.4 IS at risk of becoming redundant paperwork.

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  • Lynton K. Caldwell, 1988. "Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) : Origins, Evolution, and Future Directions," Review of Policy Research, Policy Studies Organization, vol. 8(1), pages 75-83, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:revpol:v:8:y:1988:i:1:p:75-83
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1541-1338.1988.tb00917.x
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