ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT	12/09/2009
	Procedures for environmental assessments and evaluation of impacts on the environment have been developed as standard tools and are applied by most donors, national governments and national/international agencies, as well as in the private sector. The procedures shall ensure that planned activities do not have unforeseen and negative impact on the environment. The assessments are carried out with a strategic approach as well as on concrete project level. Environmental Impact Assessment typically comprises a process consisting of a number of steps: Environmental screening Baseline data collection Environmental Impact Assessment Public hearings and participation processes Identification of mitigation measures Environmental Management Plans Monitoring and auditing of plans and impacts. Grontmij | Carl Bro has long-term experience in the fields of Environmental Assessment within the following areas: EIA for roads EIA for industrial development EIA for large infrastructure EIA in the power sector, power lines and Power Plants EIA for wind turbines on land EIA for off-shore wind farms EIA for mining projects in Greenland  Review of policies and EIA management systems Training and capacity building for environmental assessment Guidelines for elaboration of EIA’s