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WorksheetsEMS,EIA,ISO14001
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EIA notification was first formulated and made mandatory in India from the year
1994
1998
1976
1986
Rapid EIA refers to the assessment based on a period of
2-3 days
1-2 weeks
1-2 months
3-4 months
The responsibility of giving publicity for a Public Hearing before it is held is vested with
State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC)
STATE ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY (SEIAA)
Environmental Appraisal Committee
Draft EIA report should be available prior to .........days before public hearing
30 days
20 days
15 days
45 days
.................was established in 2007 to keep a vigil on Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) processes and ensure that the impact of developmental activities on India's environment and communities is properly assessed and accounted for
National Environment Appellate Authority (NEAA)
EIA Resource and Response Centre (eRc)
District Environment Impact Assessment Authority (DEIAA)
National Green Tribunal (NGT)
Country that developed a system of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the first time is
Thailand
United States
Australia
Canada
Long term or short term effect? The environmental impact of mining includes erosion, loss of biodiversity, contamination of soil and water.
Long term
Short term
If you find no insects in the pond or stream, what can you conclude?
The water has little or no pollution
There is slight pollution
There is medium pollution
The water is very polluted
What is the purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
To identify and evaluate all potentially significant environmental impacts of proposed undertakings
To determine the cost of a proposed project
To promote awareness and education in environmental values
To encourage public consultation in environmental aspects of proposals
What are the basic steps in assessing environmental impacts?
Identify and predict impacts, then communicate findings
Determine the project components, then evaluate the baseline situation
Evaluate the baseline situation, then predict impacts
Consider a range of alternatives, then identify and predict impacts
What is the purpose of EIA according to the text?
To convey information about the likely consequences of the proposed project
To minimize adverse impacts and maximize benefits to the community
To predict environmental impacts at an early stage in project planning
To shape projects to suit the local environment
What is the significance of impact prediction in EIA?
It is fundamental to EIA and likely impacts of a project should be considered for all environmental components
It is used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project prior to decision-making
It is a policy and management tool for both planning and decision-making
It is a tool used to identify the environmental effects of a project on the surrounding environment
What is the origin of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
It emerged in the United States as a response to the rise of environmental movements of the 1960s
It was formed as a result of the increasing activities of environmental pressure groups
It was introduced in Europe through European Union Directive 85/EC/337
It was developed in Pakistan through the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act 1997
What are the components of the proposed action in EIA?
Identify and predict impacts
Consider a range of alternatives
Evaluate the baseline situation
Determine the project components
What are the basic questions in assessing environmental impacts?
What will happen as a result of the activity?
What will be the extent of the changes?
Do the changes matter?
How can decision-makers be informed about required action?
What is the significance of impact prediction in EIA?
It is fundamental to EIA and likely impacts of a project should be considered for all environmental components
It is a policy and management tool for both planning and decision-making
It is used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project prior to decision-making
It is a tool used to identify the environmental effects of a project on the surrounding environment
What are the basic steps in assessing environmental impacts?
Consider a range of alternatives, then identify and predict impacts
Evaluate the baseline situation, then predict impacts
Identify and predict impacts, then communicate findings
Determine the project components, then evaluate the baseline situation
What is the main goal of EIA?
To identify adverse environmental effects
To determine the significance of each effect
To support decision making
To respect public concerns
What was the main focus of environmental issues during the Industrial Revolution?
Toxic chemicals
Conservation of wilderness areas
Air pollution and smog episodes
Pure drinking water and sanitation
What is the first step in the EIA process?
Baseline data collection
Scoping
Screening
Impact prediction
What is the purpose of scoping in the EIA process?
To review the EIS
To produce the Environmental Impact Statement
To identify key issues of concern
To collect baseline data
What is the outcome of an EIA process usually referred to as?
Baseline data collection
Scoping report
EIS review
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
What is the baseline situation in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
The expected outcome of the activity
The existing environmental situation in the absence of the activity
The potential impacts of the activity
The desired accomplishment of the activity
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of the environment considered in EIA?
Social
Physical
Biological
Economical
What is the purpose of screening an activity in the EIA process?
To determine the baseline situation
To develop mitigation and monitoring measures
To identify and choose alternatives
To classify the activity into a risk category
What is the primary focus in EIA when analyzing impacts?
Direction
Frequency
Spatial extent
Intensity
What is the purpose of conducting a Preliminary Assessment in the EIA process?
To conduct a rapid, simplified EIA study
To identify and characterize potential impacts
To begin the full EIA study
To stop the EIA process
What is the purpose of the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006?
To allow industries to exploit the environment
To minimize public consultation in environmental clearance
To regulate the establishment or expansion of industries based on potential environmental impact
To grant green clearance for any industry
Concept of Environmental Management is (Select all the right options)
The ecological balance and ecosystem stability are duly maintained by the nature itself
The process to improve the relationship between the human beings and environment
Achieved through check on destructive activities of man, conservation, protection, regulation and regeneration of nature
None of the above
Environment management aim is ?
To Study Nature
To Study Business Environment
To Study Animals, Plants and Human Beings
To educate managers about the likely impact of industrial and economic activities on the environment
Objective of environment management are
To identify the environmental problem and to find its solution
To restrict and regulate the exploitation and utilization of natural resources.
To regenerate degraded environment and to renew natural resources
To control environmental pollution and degradation
All of the above
Types of Ecosystem are
Land and Sea
Terrestrial Ecosystem and Aquatic Ecosystem
Forest, Desert and Sea
Biotic and Abiotic
Elements or components of environment are
Producers, Consumers and Decomposers
Atmosphere, Stratosphere and Troposphere
Biotic and Abiotic Components
All of the above
What is an Environmental Management System?
A voluntary instrument that allows managing the environmental aspects of the company in a systematic and planned way.
A mandatory instrument that allows managing the economic aspects of the company in a systematic and planned way.
A mandatory instrument that allows managing the environmental aspects of the company in a systematic and planned way.
A voluntary instrument that allows managing the economic aspects of the company in a systematic and planned way.
Which is the motivation for implementing an EMS?
Legal
Economic
Public image
Work environment
All of them
To implement an EMS it is important to:
Establish and maintain communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
Establish and maintain communication only with internal stakeholders.
Provide the minimum resources to partially achieve established goals.
Encourage customers to implement an EMS.
The EMAS regulation accepts that any organization, or part thereof, as a basic unit, to join this EMS.
True
False
ISO 140001:2015 regulations scope is:
International
National
Are ISO 140001:2015 regulations mandatory?
Yes
No
Which is the first step when implementing Environmental Management Systems?
Act
Plan
Check
Do
What actions are part of the "Plan" step?
Identify and evaluate the environmental aspects
Track and measure the environmental impacts
Identify training needs
Redefine goals and modify the documentation
What actions are part of the "Act" step?
Identify and evaluate the environmental aspects
Establish specific goals and milestones
Identify training needs
Redefine goals and modify the documentation
How often the validated Environmental Statement must be submitted to the competent authority?
Monthly
Yearly, although there are exceptions
Every 5 years
It must be submitted only once (no need to update)
What is an Environmental Management System?
A voluntary instrument that allows managing the environmental aspects of the company in a systematic and planned way.
A mandatory instrument that allows managing the economic aspects of the company in a systematic and planned way.
A mandatory instrument that allows managing the environmental aspects of the company in a systematic and planned way.
A voluntary instrument that allows managing the economic aspects of the company in a systematic and planned way.
There are two main standards (British Standard Institute's) for EM which are:
ISO 18001
ISO 14001
BS 11999
BS 7750
ISO does not perform certification
True
False
Who is responsible for the implementation of ISO 14001:2015 in an organization?
The CEO
The Environmental Manager
All Employees
The Customers
What are the key elements of ISO 14001:2015?
Environmental policy, Planning, Checking and corrective action
Product design, Customer service, Sales and marketing
Financial management, Human resources, Operations
Product development, Supply chain management, Customer relations
How many clauses in ISO 14001:2015?
10
8
7
5
Explain the concept of pollution control and provide examples of pollution control measures.
Examples of pollution control measures include installing air pollution control devices in factories, implementing regulations to limit industrial waste discharge, promoting the use of renewable energy sources, and enforcing vehicle emission standards.
Encouraging the use of single-use plastics
Ignoring vehicle emission standards
Allowing unrestricted dumping of industrial waste
Why is ecosystem conservation important for environmental management?
Ecosystem conservation is important for maintaining biodiversity, regulating climate, protecting water sources, and providing essential resources for human survival.
Ecosystem conservation only benefits a few species, not the entire environment
Ecosystem conservation is too costly and not worth the investment
Ecosystem conservation is not important for environmental management
What are the different types of pollution and their impact on the environment?
Visual pollution, which has no negative impact on human health
Plastic pollution, which only affects marine life
Light pollution, which has no impact on the environment
The different types of pollution are air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, and noise pollution. Their impact on the environment includes respiratory diseases, water contamination, soil degradation, and disruption of wildlife and human activities.
Explain the role of biodiversity in ecosystem conservation.
Biodiversity has no impact on ecosystem conservation
Ecosystems are better off with limited biodiversity
Conserving biodiversity leads to ecosystem instability
Biodiversity contributes to the stability, resilience, and productivity of ecosystems, making it essential for their conservation.
What are the CONTENT of ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ?
(more than 1 answer)
Prevention of pollution
Sign by top management
Compliance to legal and other requirements
Continual Improvement
What to be consider when establishing ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIVES ? (More than 1)
Consistent with the environmental policy
Measurable
Monitored
Communicated
What are the COMPETENCY needs for EMS? (more than 1)
Environmental Officer
Schedule Waste Manager
Schedule Waste Hadler
Safety Coordinator
Environmental management system, requirements for guidance to used is in the version of ISO...
14001:2015
14004:2016
14002:2015
14001:2016
Control in emergency preparedness and response is the requirement from ISO 14001:2015
True
False
The requirements for environmental policy is as mentioned, except...
available as documented information
communicate to all organization
available for interested parties
different with strategic direction
These documents are required by organization to have when implementing ISO 14001:2015 based on clause 4, except...
Environmental Policy
Internal & External Issue
Scope
Needs & Expectations of interested parties
Environmental aspect & impact is mandatory documents in ISO 14001:2015 clause..
Planning
Leadership
Support
Operation
Environmental monitoring, analysis & evaluation is requirements to ISO 14001:2015 clause..
8. Operation
7. Support
6. Planning
9. Performance Evaluation
4. How does ISO 14001 define an ‘environmental impact’?
Change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from an organisation’s environmental aspects
An adverse change to the environment, wholly or partially resulting from an organisation’s environmental aspects
A negative environmental change, wholly resulting from an organisation’s environmental aspects
Change to the environment caused directly, or indirectly by an organisation
What is ISO 14001?
QMS
ISMS
EMS
OHHS
EMS Management Review meeting have these agenda except:
Legal Compliances
Training Plan for next year
Emergency Responses & Preparedness
Quality Internal Issues
If the organization equips with dust collector, which regulation the organization shall comply with?
Environmental Quality (Industrial Effluent) Regulations 2009
Environmental Quality (Clean Air) Regulations 2014
Environmental Quality (Control of Emission from Diesel Engines) Regulations 1996
Environmental Quality (Sewage) Regulations 2009
