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A Method for Evaluating Environmental Assessment Systems

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  • Chris Joseph

    (School of Resource and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 156, Canada)

  • Thomas Gunton

    (School of Resource and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 156, Canada)

  • Murray Rutherford

    (School of Resource and Environmental Management, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 156, Canada)

Abstract

This paper outlines a method for evaluating environmental assessment (EA) systems called the environmental assessment system evaluation method. The method consists of five steps: (1) develop an initial list of good practices based on a literature review; (2) validate and adjust the practices by surveying experts and stakeholders; (3) describe the EA system; (4) use the good practices to evaluate the EA system through surveying EA participants and reviewing relevant documentation; and (5) identify changes to address deficiencies. The method provides a comprehensive and transparent evaluation that identifies strengths and weaknesses and means of improvement. The evaluation method is tested by applying it in a case study evaluation of the EA system for bitumen development in Canada.

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  • Chris Joseph & Thomas Gunton & Murray Rutherford, 2017. "A Method for Evaluating Environmental Assessment Systems," Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management (JEAPM), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 19(03), pages 1-33, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:jeapmx:v:19:y:2017:i:03:n:s1464333217500156
    DOI: 10.1142/S1464333217500156
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