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EAD releases improved environmental permitting procedures and guidelines
Abu Dhabi, April 29, 2010 (WAM)- The Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) has released new and improved environmental permitting procedures for the Abu Dhabi Emirate. These new procedures are aimed at any development or industry owner who needs an environmental permit before constructing or operating a site. They aim to help businesses and EAD-registered environmental consultants to understand the environmental permitting procedures and requirements.
The procedures are supported by relevant technical guidance documents to improve environmental performance in the Emirate and align it with international best practices. The overall aim is to help businesses meet the environmental regulations of the Emirate and to ensure sustainable development.
The main improvement areas in the new set of environmental permitting procedures and guidelines focus on the synergies and integration of different processes and introduce new requirements.
H.E. Majid Al Mansouri, the Secretary General of EAD, stated this marks a significant achievement in the continued efforts of EAD to ensure rapid development within the Emirate is consistent with high environmental standards. "EAD is proud to release this suite of documents, which include a brand new set of guidelines and the updated version of EAD original guidelines and standard operating procedure (SOPs) to improve environmental management in the Emirate and align it with international best practice" he added.
In his opening speech, Dr. Jaber Al Jaberi, Executive Director of Environment Operations, EAD, said that the release of these new and improved procedures is in line with EAD's vision to continuously improve environmental management in the Emirate. He added that these procedures and guidelines are now publicly available to businesses.
The first set of procedures released pertains to permitting of new facilities and development projects (such as industrial, light industries and commercial projects) and highlights the main steps in granting an environmental permit and the different types of EAD permits. Naturally, the permits differ based on the type, size, and location of the intended industrial facility or development project.
The second set of procedures released pertains to EAD's requirements in the pre-construction phase in deciding the type of studies required to issue the permit, including the standard format for developing the Terms of Reference of the studies to be conducted and the type of baseline data to be collected during the different surveys.
The third set pertains to the different types of studies required from the various clients. These types of studies include a Preliminary Environmental Review (PER), an Environmental Impact Assessment, and a Strategic Impact Assessment (SEA). The standard format and content of these studies were revised and updated in line with international best scientific approaches and practicality, as well as local conditions of the Emirate.
The fourth set pertains to the environmental management plans required at specific stages of the project's life cycle. These plans include the Construction Environmental Management Plan, the Operational Environmental Management Plan, the Decommissioning Environmental Management Plan (DEMP), and the Environmental Action Plan (EAP).
The procedures are supported by relevant technical guidance documents to improve environmental performance in the Emirate and align it with international best practices. The overall aim is to help businesses meet the environmental regulations of the Emirate and to ensure sustainable development.
The main improvement areas in the new set of environmental permitting procedures and guidelines focus on the synergies and integration of different processes and introduce new requirements.
H.E. Majid Al Mansouri, the Secretary General of EAD, stated this marks a significant achievement in the continued efforts of EAD to ensure rapid development within the Emirate is consistent with high environmental standards. "EAD is proud to release this suite of documents, which include a brand new set of guidelines and the updated version of EAD original guidelines and standard operating procedure (SOPs) to improve environmental management in the Emirate and align it with international best practice" he added.
In his opening speech, Dr. Jaber Al Jaberi, Executive Director of Environment Operations, EAD, said that the release of these new and improved procedures is in line with EAD's vision to continuously improve environmental management in the Emirate. He added that these procedures and guidelines are now publicly available to businesses.
The first set of procedures released pertains to permitting of new facilities and development projects (such as industrial, light industries and commercial projects) and highlights the main steps in granting an environmental permit and the different types of EAD permits. Naturally, the permits differ based on the type, size, and location of the intended industrial facility or development project.
The second set of procedures released pertains to EAD's requirements in the pre-construction phase in deciding the type of studies required to issue the permit, including the standard format for developing the Terms of Reference of the studies to be conducted and the type of baseline data to be collected during the different surveys.
The third set pertains to the different types of studies required from the various clients. These types of studies include a Preliminary Environmental Review (PER), an Environmental Impact Assessment, and a Strategic Impact Assessment (SEA). The standard format and content of these studies were revised and updated in line with international best scientific approaches and practicality, as well as local conditions of the Emirate.
The fourth set pertains to the environmental management plans required at specific stages of the project's life cycle. These plans include the Construction Environmental Management Plan, the Operational Environmental Management Plan, the Decommissioning Environmental Management Plan (DEMP), and the Environmental Action Plan (EAP).
