Comparative Analysis on Key Problems of China-USA Plan Environmental Impact Assessment Based on Statute Requirements

摘要

Based on main laws and regulations and practices of China - USA plan Environmental Impact Assessment ( P-EIA), comparative analysis is conducted from five aspects： intervening time, screening mechanism, evaluation focus, alternative comparison and public participation of P-EIA. Moreover, five focus points of improving P-EIA effectiveness of China in next stage are proposed： firstly promoting the integration of planning process and P-EIA process by refining statute requirements ； secondly establishing plan screening mechanism by combining checklist and procedure；thirdly promoting the matching of evaluation content and planning depth by program design； fourthly creating condition for P-EIA participation in alternative comparison by improving decision-making process； fifthly increasing public participation quality by improving information disclosure and participation ways.