Current practice and shortcomings of EIA in Lithuania |
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Authors: | Jolita Kruopien Sigita
idonien Jolanta Dvarionien |
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Institution: | aKaunas University of Technology, Institute of Environmental Engineering, K. Donelaičio str. 20-412, LT-44239 Kaunas, Lithuania;bKaunas University of Technology, Institute of Environmental Engineering, K. Donelaičio str. 20-413, LT-Q1 44239 Kaunas, Lithuania |
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Abstract: | The paper provides an overview of EIA system applications and assesses its effectiveness in Lithuania. A combination of archival research and quantitative/qualitative analysis was used to identify the main shortcomings of the EIA process in Lithuania: subjectivity in forecasting environmental effects, insufficient consideration of alternatives, politicisation of the process and incompetence of authorities involved. The research revealed that a thorough knowledge of EIA procedures and legal requirements may be a solution to these problems, especially when the stages related to forecasting the effects and evaluating the results are strictly reserved for recognized experts. The work concludes on the suggestions to involve in EIA process relevant authorities and to increase the competence of EIA practitioners. |
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Keywords: | Environmental impact assessment Lithuania Effectiveness |
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