Environmental Assessment
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl əˈsɛsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal process to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of proposed actions or projects, used to inform decision-making.
The company completed an environmental assessment before building the new factory.
- (n.) A regulatory requirement in many jurisdictions mandating review of environmental consequences to ensure compliance with environmental laws.
The environmental assessment is mandatory before securing the construction permit.
Forms
- environmental assessment
- environmental assessments
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Commentary
Environmental assessment often serves as the preliminary step to an environmental impact statement and is critical in ensuring legal compliance with environmental protection statutes.
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