Environmental Assessment Policy Template for United Arab Emirates

1. Strategic Environmental Assessment: Additional requirements for strategic-level environmental assessments of policies, plans, and programs

2. Special Area Requirements: Specific requirements for projects in sensitive areas such as protected areas, marine environments, or cultural heritage sites

3. Industry-Specific Guidelines: Specific requirements and considerations for particular industries (e.g., oil and gas, construction, manufacturing)

4. Emergency Response Procedures: Requirements for emergency response planning in case of environmental incidents

5. Cross-Border Impacts: Procedures for assessing and managing environmental impacts that cross emirate or national boundaries

6. Climate Change Considerations: Specific requirements for assessing climate change impacts and adaptation measures

7. Social Impact Assessment: Requirements for assessing social impacts as part of the environmental assessment process

1. Schedule 1: Project Screening Criteria: Detailed criteria for determining the level of environmental assessment required

2. Schedule 2: Environmental Assessment Report Template: Standardized template and guidance for environmental assessment reports

3. Schedule 3: Technical Assessment Guidelines: Detailed technical guidelines for specific environmental aspects (air, water, noise, etc.)

4. Schedule 4: Stakeholder Consultation Framework: Detailed procedures and requirements for stakeholder engagement

5. Schedule 5: Environmental Standards: Applicable environmental quality standards and thresholds

6. Appendix A: Required Forms and Checklists: Standard forms and checklists for various stages of the assessment process

7. Appendix B: Best Practice Guidelines: Compilation of best practices for environmental assessment and management

8. Appendix C: Case Studies: Example cases demonstrating application of the policy requirements

9. Appendix D: Monitoring and Reporting Templates: Standard templates for environmental monitoring and reporting