TY  - GEN
T1  - The dilemma of environmental impact assessment in Sarawak, Malaysia
A1  - Tang, Daniel Kuok Ho
LA  - English
YR  - 2021
UL  - http://discoverylib.upm.edu.my/discovery/Record/oai:http:--agris.upm.edu.my:0-19159
AB  - In the Malaysian state of Sarawak, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is governed by both the State and the Federal EIA laws. This leads to ambivalence in determining the legislation under which a prescribed activity demanding an EIA falls. Even though a prescribed activity is defined by the EIA legislation, different stages of the prescribed activity eventually become prescribed activities on their own, which demand fulfillment of different EIA legislation. Unclear demarcation of EIA jurisdiction and different requirements on the scope of an EIA particularly for earthworks also stir doubts among environmental consultants. Consultation, involvement and effective communication among the State and Federal environmental authorities are crucial to minimize uncertainty resulted from co-implementation of both the EIA legislation.
KW  - Environmental impact assessment
KW  - EIA (environmental impact assessment)
KW  - Environmental legislation
KW  - Laws
KW  - Operational processes
KW  - Communication (information)
KW  - Community involvement
KW  - Natural resources management
KW  - Administration
KW  - Public participation
ER  -