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The Statutory Process under the Environmental Ordinance

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Technical Memorandum on the Environmental Impact Assessment Process

The technical memorandum is used as a yardstick for the environmental impact assessment process
The technical memorandum is used as a yardstick for the environmental impact assessment process

The technical memorandum serves as the guide for the Director to decide on matters under the Ordinance. It includes 12 sections and 22 annexes which govern in detail the procedures to be followed for each step in the EIA process including the content of each document to be prepared and the guidelines for their review.

In particular, the technical memorandum sets out the principles, procedures, guidelines, requirements and criteria for the assessment of various environmental factors. These include air, noise and water pollution, waste management, ecological impact, fisheries impact, visual and landscape impact and impact on sites of cultural heritage.

 

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