EIAselostus

EIAselostus is a Finnish term that translates to "Environmental Impact Assessment Statement" or "EIA Statement." It refers to the final document produced as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedure in Finland. The EIA procedure is a statutory process designed to assess the potential environmental effects of a proposed project before a decision is made on its implementation.

The EIAselostus summarizes the findings of the EIA, including the description of the project, the assessment of its likely environmental impacts on various aspects such as air, water, soil, biodiversity, and human health, as well as proposed mitigation and monitoring measures. It also incorporates feedback received during the public consultation phase of the EIA process, where stakeholders and the public have an opportunity to express their views on the preliminary EIA report.

The purpose of the EIAselostus is to provide decision-makers with comprehensive information to support their evaluation of the project's environmental acceptability. Regulatory authorities review the EIAselostus to determine whether the proposed project meets environmental protection requirements. The content and format of the EIAselostus are regulated by Finnish legislation, primarily the Environmental Impact Assessment Procedure Act. It serves as a crucial document in ensuring that environmental considerations are integrated into the planning and approval of major development projects.