Environmental Impact Assessment Unit

Details

The Environmental Impact Assessment Unit is responsible for implementation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedure under the National Environmental Act. The EIA procedure for development project is a major regulatory and planning tool utilized by the CEA for management and sustainable utilization of natural resource base of Sri Lanka.

Main Functions of the Unit

• Implementation of the EIA process and ensuring compliance

• Implementation of awareness programmes on EIA procedure

• Formulation of guidelines on EIA procedure

• Introduction and implementation of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)