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ECOLOGY BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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River valley projects
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Harbour projects
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Mining projects
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Area development projects
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Detailed explanation-1: -The clearance granted shall be valid for a period of five years for commencements of the construction or operation of the project. The process is summarised in Figure 2.1: Environmental clearance process in India. Involvement of the public is one of the fundamental principles of a successful EIA process.
Detailed explanation-2: -Under the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification 2006, the validity of prior environmental clearance granted to a river valley project or activity is 10 years, a maximum of 30 years for mining projects and seven years for other projects and activities.
Detailed explanation-3: -The prior Environmental Clearance granted for mining projects shall be valid for the project life as laid down in the mining plan approved and renewed by competent authority, from time to time, subject to a maximum of thirty years, whichever is earlier.
Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: EIA can be classified as short term and long term. 5-10 years time period denotes short term and above 50 years is long term.
Detailed explanation-5: -For a project with substantial documentation at the local and state level to review, the site assessment can last several weeks. Typical total time for a phase 1 esa = 2-4 weeks average.