Environmental Protection Agency Regulations Quiz

Which province has developed regulations for Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for development projects?

• Balochistan

• Sindh

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

• Punjab

What type of power generation projects require Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Punjab?

• Thermal power generation over 200 MW

• Thermal power generation less than 200 KW

• Hydroelectric power generation less than 50 MW

• Transmission lines less than 11 KV

Which type of projects in Sindh require Checklist for assessment?

• Wind energy projects

• Pulses mills

• Steel Mills

• Construction of offices and small commercial buildings

What type of projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa may require strategic environmental assessment?

• Mining and processing of coal, gold, copper, sulfur and precious stones

• Transportation projects

• Tourism development projects

• All of the above

What is the minimum storage volume required for Dams and reservoirs to trigger Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Sindh?

• 100 million cubic meters

• 50 million cubic meters

• 25 million cubic meters

• 75 million cubic meters

Which province regulates the assessment of impact of certain plans and programmes on the environment through Strategic Environment Assessment (SEA)?

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

• Punjab

• Sindh

• Balochistan

What is the time period within which the Government Agency must communicate its approval or rejection of an Initial Environmental Examination or Environmental Impact Assessment in Balochistan?

• 5 months

• 4 months

• 3 months

• 2 months

Which type of projects in Balochistan require approval from the Balochistan EPA before installation?

• Mining and quarrying

• Construction of LPG storage facilities

• All of the above

• Cellular Base Transceivers Station (BTS)

What action plan must be submitted after obtaining approval under the in vogue Building Code in Balochistan?

• Alternative corridor plan

• Waste disposal plan

• Construction plan

• Environmental impact assessment plan

What is the purpose of the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) according to the Balochistan Environmental Protection Act?

• To award concession areas for developmental activities

• To provide for the environmental protection and improvement of sustainable development

• To monitor waste disposal facilities

• To regulate the construction of buildings