Environmental Assessment Policy Template for India

1. Stakeholder Engagement: Procedures for public consultation and stakeholder involvement, optional for private organizations but mandatory for public projects

2. Risk Assessment Framework: Detailed methodology for environmental risk assessment, recommended for high-risk industries

3. Environmental Management System Integration: Guidelines for integrating assessment findings into existing environmental management systems, relevant for ISO 14001 certified organizations

4. Emergency Response Procedures: Specific procedures for environmental emergencies, recommended for hazardous industries

5. Cost Assessment and Budgeting: Framework for assessing environmental management costs, optional but recommended for large projects

6. Training and Capacity Building: Requirements for staff training and capacity development, recommended for organizations with internal assessment teams

1. Schedule A: Environmental Screening Checklist: Standardized checklist for initial environmental screening of projects or activities

2. Schedule B: Impact Assessment Matrix: Template for evaluating and rating various environmental impacts

3. Schedule C: Monitoring Parameters and Standards: List of environmental parameters to be monitored and their acceptable limits

4. Schedule D: Required Documentation Forms: Standard forms and templates for environmental assessment documentation

5. Appendix 1: Regulatory Requirements Reference: Detailed list of applicable environmental regulations and standards

6. Appendix 2: Technical Guidelines: Specific technical guidelines for different types of environmental assessments

7. Appendix 3: Reporting Formats: Standardized formats for various environmental assessment reports and documentation

8. Appendix 4: Best Practice Examples: Examples of successful environmental assessments and mitigation measures