Status, role of environmental impact assessment during economic construction

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Beijing Huanjing Baohu; (United States)

OSTI ID:5978885

Geping, Qu

This paper discusses the status and role of the regulations on environmental impact assessment during economic construction in China. In 1973 China established national and regional organs of environmental management, and issued rules and regulations. China's goal is to quadruple the total industrial and agricultural output value and improve living conditions by the end of the century. The fundamental policy will be based on putting prevention first, combining prevention and control, and comprehensive treatment. The Environmental Protection Law of China, issued in 1979, stipulates that an environmental impact statement must be made prior to any new construction. All enterprises and institutions are required to prevent the pollution and destruction of the environment during the selection of sites, design, construction and production. Environmental impact statements, which apply to individual construction projects, urban development and regional development, are to contain a general description of the project, the possible impacts on the surrounding environment, the possible impacts on the social environment, proposed alternatives, and proposed remedial measures. Includes a chart.

• OSTI ID: 5978885
• Journal Information: Beijing Huanjing Baohu; (United States), Journal Name: Beijing Huanjing Baohu; (United States) Vol. 6,7
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
290300* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Environment
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& Safety
ASIA
CHINA
CONSTRUCTION
DESIGN
DOCUMENT TYPES
ECONOMICS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
LAWS
PLANNING
POLLUTION LAWS
PRODUCTION
REGIONAL ANALYSIS
REGULATIONS
SOCIAL IMPACT
URBAN AREAS