IAEA produced the TECDOC-1428 in 2005. Over the last three decades environmental planning has become increasingly important in many countries. Today it is a fundamental and essential part of planning of any new uranium production facility. While it is generally recognized that in situ leach (ISL) uranium mining technology has environmental and safety advantages as compared to conventional mining and milling, it is also accepted that ISL projects should not be started without giving appropriate consideration to potential environmental consequences.
Environmental planning is frequently taken into consideration through some type of environmental assessment. This must be completed before a project is authorized to proceed with development. The evaluation is usually done by conducting an environmental impact assessment and producing an environmental impact statement.
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process in which environmental factors are integrated into project planning and decision-making. The EIA identifies, predicts, interprets and communicates information, and proposes preventive and mitigative measures, to minimize impacts of a proposed action on the environment. Its purpose is to evaluate the environmental implications (negative or positive) of carrying out a development project, before irrevocable decisions are made.
The environmental impact statement is produced by the proponent of the mining project, members of the public in the area of the proposed development and the regulatory authority, which will judge the acceptability of the project and, if deemed acceptable, will issue the appropriate approvals.
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