Simple EA Definition for Kalispell City Airport (2)Fred and Jane,
Attached are some various definitions for Environmental Assessments:
"An environmental impact assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the
possible impact-positive or negative-that a proposed project may have on
the environment, together consisting of the natural, social and economic
aspects. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision
makers consider the ensuing environmental impacts to decide whether to
proceed with the project."
"The ultimate goal of the EA process is to use all practicable means and
measures, including financial and technical assistance, in a manner
calculated to foster and promote the general welfare, to create and
maintain conditions under which man and nature can exist in productive
harmony, and fulfill the social, economic, and other requirements of
present and future generations of Americans."
"The purpose of the environmental assessment process is: (a) to support
the goals of environmental protection and sustainable development. (b)
to integrate environmental protection and economic decisions at the
earliest stages of planning an activity. (c) to predict environmental,
social, economic, and cultural consequences of a proposed activity and
to assess plans to mitigate any adverse impacts resulting from the
proposed activity, and (d) to provide for the involvement of the public,
department of the Government and Government agencies in the review of
the proposed activities."
"Depending on the nature, scope and significance of the project or
proposal the assessment may include consideration of ecological,
economic, cultural, aesthetic, health and safety, social and amenity
impacts in relation to decisions on the sustainable management of
natural and physical resources."
Hope this helps in preparing for tonight's Council meeting.
Jeff Walla, PE
Stelling Engineers, Inc.
1372 Airport Road
Kalispell, MT 59901
PH: 406 755 8602
FX: 406 755 8710