Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Quiz

What is the primary purpose of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?

• To increase project profits
• To evaluate potential environmental effects of a proposed project
• To create jobs in the environmental sector
• To delay development projects

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of conducting an EIA?

• Predicting negative and positive impacts
• Enhancing stakeholder responsibilities
• Guaranteeing project approval
• Avoiding unexpected environmental problems

What is the role of REMA in the EIA process?

• To fund environmental projects
• To organize the EIA procedure and make approval decisions
• To conduct all EIA studies
• To represent developers' interests

Who is responsible for preparing and submitting EIA applications?

• REMA
• Developers
• Lead agencies
• Local governments

What is the purpose of the screening stage in the EIA process?

• To hire EIA experts
• To determine the impact level of a proposed project
• To conduct public hearings
• To approve the final project

Which stage of the EIA process is intended to establish important issues and eliminate irrelevant ones?

• Screening
• Scoping
• Public hearing
• Appraisal

What is the main purpose of the public hearing stage in the EIA process?

• To make the final decision on project approval
• To allow stakeholders to express views and concerns
• To conduct the environmental impact study
• To hire EIA experts

Who is responsible for monitoring the implementation of environmental protection measures after project approval?

• Developers
• REMA
• Lead agencies
• Local communities

What is a 'Lead Agency' in the context of EIA?

• The main funding body for projects
• Any public office with functions for environmental protection
• The company conducting the EIA study
• The local government where the project is located

What is the first step in the EIA process in Rwanda?

• Public hearing
• Project brief submission and registration
• EIA study
• Decision making