Environmental impact assesment regulation applications and their analysis in Turkey

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CEYLAN H.

Open Chemistry, vol.20, no.1, pp.88-96, 2022 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.1515/chem-2022-0125
  • Journal Name: Open Chemistry
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Page Numbers: pp.88-96
  • Keywords: environmental impact assessment, environmental impact assessment decision, mining, Turkey
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Isparta University of Applied Sciences Affiliated: No

Abstract

Since the 1970s, the environmental impact assessment (EIA) has been employed as an environmental management tool to minimize or prevent the potential environmental impacts caused. Its use in Turkey was mandated from February 7, 1993. An EIA, which is of particular concern to the mining sector, is implemented in many sectors. In this study, after providing brief information about the EIA regulation, an analysis has been done by determining the status of mining activities in EIA applications. In conclusion, mining has comprised 31% share of EIA-required activities since 1993, when EIA regulation took effect in Turkey. In addition, it was learned that 16% of the applications related to mining activities were unable to get an EIA permit and could not launch their operation.