Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report

1. What is an Environmental Impact Assessment Report? What does EIA mean?

2. Who Is Required to Prepare an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report?

• Construction projects: Including civil, industrial, urban development, and new residential area projects.
• Building materials and transportation projects: Such as cement plants, stone mining, road and bridge construction, ports, airports, etc.
• Industrial and energy projects: Including electronics manufacturing and assembly, power plants, renewable energy projects, and those involving radiation or radioactive materials.
• Natural resource exploitation projects: Such as mining, oil and gas exploration, irrigation works, large-scale afforestation, and agricultural cultivation.
• Waste treatment and recycling projects: Including wastewater treatment plants, solid waste processing, plastic and metal recycling facilities, etc.
• Processing and manufacturing industry projects: Such as metallurgy, mechanical engineering, wood processing, glass, ceramics, and various other industrial manufacturing sectors.

3. The Role of Preparing an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report

• Prevention-oriented environmental management tool: It helps identify and mitigate potential environmental risks before they occur.
• Basis for environmental inspections: It serves as a reference during environmental audits and inspections.
• Contributes to sustainable development: The EIA report promotes development that is balanced with environmental protection.
• Strengthens collaboration between the government, businesses, and stakeholders: It fosters closer connections between government agencies and enterprises.
• Enhances decision-making accountability: The EIA ensures that environmental considerations are taken into account when making decisions.
• Saves time in achieving sustainable development goals: It streamlines the process of achieving environmental and sustainable development objectives.
• Identifies environmental impacts: It helps businesses understand how their projects may affect the environment.

4. Which Authorities Approve the Preparation of an EIA Report?

• Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment: For projects with a scale defined under Appendix III of Decree No. 40/2019-NĐ-CP.
• Provincial/City Department of Natural Resources and Environment: For projects specified in Appendix II of Decree No. 40/2019-NĐ-CP.
• Industrial Zone/Economic Zone Management Boards: For projects specified in Appendix II of Decree No. 40/2019-NĐ-CP that are located within industrial or economic zones (depending on local government delegation).

Basic Process for Preparing an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report

5. What are the Main Contents of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report?

• General Information about the Project: This includes the project origin, the investor, the approving authority, and relevant legal and technical bases. The report must also specify the methods used for environmental impact assessment, along with any additional methods, if applicable.
• Compliance with Planning and Legal Requirements: An evaluation of the project’s alignment with national environmental protection planning, regional and provincial planning, and current relevant laws and regulations.
• Technology and Project Components Evaluation: An assessment of the safety and environmental impact of the technology, infrastructure, and key activities involved in the project.
• Current Environmental Status of the Project Area: A description of the natural, socio-economic conditions, environmental status, and biodiversity of the area. It should also identify sensitive factors, affected entities, and evaluate the suitability of the project site.
• Environmental Impact Forecast and Waste Generation: A detailed analysis of potential negative impacts during different phases of the project, including waste quantity, characteristics, impacts on natural heritage, biodiversity, cultural and historical sites, as well as risks from site clearance and resettlement (if applicable).
• Waste Management Measures: Proposals for collection, storage, and disposal methods for waste, tailored to the scale and nature of the project.
• Environmental Protection Solutions: Measures to mitigate negative impacts, plans for environmental rehabilitation, biodiversity compensation, and emergency response strategies.
• Environmental Monitoring and Management Program: A plan for monitoring and evaluating environmental quality during project implementation and operation.
• Community Consultation Results: Record the opinions of local residents and authorities in the project area, serving as a basis for adjusting and improving environmental solutions.
• Conclusions and Investor Commitments: A summary of the main contents, recommendations, and the investor’s commitment to fully implement the environmental protection measures outlined in the report.

Some of the EIA reports that Dai Nam has implemented:

• EIA - Ministry Level - Vietnam Wave Complex (Thu Thiem New Urban Area, Thu Duc City)
• EIA - Ministry Level - Long Binh The 9 Stellars Residential Area (Long Binh Ward, Thu Duc City)
• EIA - Ministry Level - 50ha Military Officers' Housing Area (Cam Lam District, Khanh Hoa Province)
• EIA - Phuc Long Industrial Park WWTP (Ben Luc Town, Ben Luc District, Long An Province)
• EIA - Loc Phu Gia Residential Project (Binh Duong Province)
• EIA - Truc Quyen Residential Project (Binh Duong Province)
• EIA - Tuân Phát Land Residential Infrastructure Project (Binh Duong Province)
• EIA - Vinacen Plastic Products Manufacturing Plant (Tay Ninh Province)
• EIA - Thai Binh Duong Residential Project (Binh Duong Province)
• EIA - Huyen Diep Apartment Project (Binh Duong Province)
• EIA - Thang Long Residential Infrastructure Project (Binh Duong Province)
• EIA - Bình Chánh District Administrative Center Commercial Service and Housing Complex (Ho Chi Minh City)