Risk Analysis leading to conclusion on significant effects of a program or project in both the short-term and long-term. The focus in on the quality of the project location’s environment . Identifying ways to minimize, mitigate, or eliminate these effects are part of the process of estimating and evaluating. Minimally, one must compensate for their impact. On the basis of an EA, an environmental impact statement occurs. Known also as environmental evaluation.
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