Public involvement in the EIS process

Journal Article · Tue Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 1978 · Environ. Manage.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01866236· OSTI ID:5898392

Bender, A; Clink, D

In the United States public involvement in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process is required by Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Guidelines, Executive mandates, and agency guidelines. Public participation after the initial Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and throughout the preparation of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) is desirable for it permits contributions from those who are directly affected by a proposed project and individuals with expertise in environmental fields that may be affected by government action. Early public participation can be useful in identifying environmental problems and potential sources of controversy. A systematic approach should be applied by government agencies to solicit public opinion throughout the preparation of the DEIS. Early, active, and meaningful participation particularly by those government and public segments most affected by the proposed project is a positive step towards effectively using the EIS as a management tool for mitigating impacts to the human environment. The role of public participation in the EIS process is discussed and an approach for initiating early and expressive public participation is developed.

• OSTI ID: 5898392
• Journal Information: Environ. Manage.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Manage.; (United States) Vol. 2:2; ISSN EMNGD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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