Comparative Study on Environmental Impact Assessment Systems in China and Foreign Countries

Author: Wang Jin
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a significant legal system established by countries worldwide to coordinate the economic interests and environmental interests often conflicting in the development and utilization of the environment and resources. Its primary purpose is to ensure the legitimacy of government decisions on various environmental and resource development activities through legal procedures and to prevent potential environmental risks. This book employs an empirical research method, starting from major decision-making behaviors and controversial cases of the Chinese government in the past, to conduct a specific analysis and discussion on the environmental impact assessment systems in China and abroad. It particularly focuses on comparative studies on major issues such as the general procedures of EIA, the objects and content of EIA, and public participation in EIA. The book reviews the various opinions that emerged during the formulation of China's "Environmental Impact Assessment Law" and introduces the relevant technical specifications applicable to the implementation of the EIA system. Additionally, it discusses several major EIA disputes involving public environmental rights violations that occurred after the implementation of China's "Environmental Impact Assessment Law," combining with current laws, regulations, rules, and EIA technical standards to analyze from the perspective of protecting legal interests. On this basis, it proposes legislative and enforcement recommendations regarding the current status, challenges, and countermeasures of the implementation of China's "Environmental Impact Assessment Law." This book was revised and completed based on the research outcomes of the project "Comparative Study on Environmental Impact Assessment Legislation in China and Abroad" under the Ministry of Education's "Fund for Supporting Outstanding Young Teachers" program. It is suitable for law students and faculty in universities, environmental science students and faculty, researchers, government administrators, environmental law enforcement officers, and individuals passionate about environmental public welfare.