Information referred to in Article 5(1) - Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment - page 400

Annex IV:
Information referred to in Article 5(1)
1. Description of the project, including in particular:
— a description of the physical characteristics of the whole project and the land-use
requirements during the construction and operational phases,
— a description of the main characteristics of the production processes, for instance,
nature and quantity of the materials used,
— an estimate, by type and quantity, of expected residues and emissions (water, air
and soil pollution, noise, vibration, light, heat, radiation, etc.) resulting from the
operation of the proposed project.
2. An outline of the main alternatives studied by the developer and an indication of the
main reasons for this choice, taking into account the environmental effects.
3. A description of the aspects of the environment likely to be significantly affected by
the proposed project, including, in particular, population, fauna, flora, soil, water, air,
climatic factors, material assets, including the architectural and archaeological
heritage, landscape and the inter-relationship between the above factors.
4. A description 7 of the likely significant effects of the proposed project on the
environment resulting from:
— the existence of the project,
— the use of natural resources,
— the emission of pollutants, the creation of nuisances and the elimination of waste,
and the description by the developer of the forecasting methods used to assess the
effects on the environment.
5. A description of the measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and where possible offset
any significant adverse effects on the environment.
6. A non-technical summary of the information provided under the above headings.
7. An indication of any difficulties (technical deficiencies or lack of know-how)
encountered by the developer in compiling the required information.
7 This description should cover the direct effects and any indirect, secondary, cumulative, short,
medium and long-term, permanent and temporary, positive and negative effects of the project.