This report discusses public participation in a Megaproject Environmental Assessment and Review Process, specifically, the Alcan aluminum smelter review process. Two methods are employed to assess the Alcan process - the first, a review of related literature on public participation and environmental assessment processes. Secondly, a survey of public attitudes and concerns towards the megaproject assessment and review process.
A set of ideal guidelines for government, industry or proponent, and the public to follow in an environmental assessment and review process is developed. These guidelines are discussed in chapter seven of the report, along with a critique of the events that occurred in the Alcan review process.
A modified megaproject environmental assessment and review process is developed, based on the results of the review of related literature; attitude survey; and an examination of the Manitoba Environmental Assessment and Review Process and the review process formulated to review the Alacan proposal. This modified Megaproject Environmental Assessment and Review Process is presented and discussed in chapter seven.
Four recommendations are advanced in chapter eight specific to the Alcan process. These recommendations apply more generally to the Manitoba Environmental Assessment and Review Process. In summary, I recommend:
1) A legislative basis to the Manitoba Environmental Assessment and Review Process;
2) An expanded definition of environment to include the socio-economic environment;
3) Financing of legitimate interest groups; and
4) A clear definition of the Environmental Assessment and Review Process. This should outline all opportunities for public involvement; information for the public on the review process; opportunity for the public to participate in the development and review of the EIA guidelines and completed environmental impact statement; and requiring both government and industry to involve the public in the review process.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:MANITOBA/oai:mspace.lib.umanitoba.ca:1993/23741 |
| Date | January 1984 |
| Creators | Hendrickson, Lorna Y.R. |
| Source Sets | University of Manitoba Canada |
| Detected Language | English |
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