ENST3000 Study Guide - Final Guide: Adaptive Management, Precautionary Principle, Environmental Factor
Document Summary
Did the public have any influence on the final assessment by the epa. Different organisations and local group of people including indigenous, environment protection, resource were public. Part of the environmental debate of this time, and the broader social movements that emerged, was calls for greater public involvement in decision- making. It is not surprising, therefore, that public involvement is a significant part of eia. Public input is essential throughout the whole process, including before, during and after assessment. Eia should provide a number of opportunities to both inform and involve the interested and affected publics and communities. The inputs and concerns of these groups and individuals should be addressed, without necessarily incorporating these inputs and concerns explicitly in the documentation and decision making. Public input may also be allowed for in. There are several reasons why public engagement is needed: in a democratic society, people have a fundamental right to know about proposals that may impact on them; .
