Environmental Studies and Licensing

The EVA focuses specifically on the environmental viability of a project or undertaking. This study assesses potential environmental impacts, compliance with environmental legislation and the environment's capacity to support the proposed project. The EVA is crucial for identifying possible environmental obstacles and proposing mitigating measures before the project is implemented, guaranteeing its sustainability and minimizing environmental risks.

The EIA is a technical-scientific document that assesses the potential environmental impacts of a project in detail. This study includes analysis of the physical, biological and socio-economic environment of the area affected by the project. The EIA is fundamental to the environmental licensing process for large projects, providing a solid basis for decision-making on the environmental viability of the project and proposing measures to mitigate or compensate for negative impacts.

The RIMA is a document that summarizes the main conclusions of the EIA in language that is accessible to the general public. Its purpose is to clearly and objectively communicate the potential environmental impacts of the project, the proposed mitigating measures and the conclusions about its environmental viability. The RIMA is essential for promoting public participation in the environmental licensing process, allowing the community to understand and give their opinion on the project's impacts.

The RCA is a more simplified document than the EIA, used for projects with a lower potential for environmental impact. This report presents a description of the project, an environmental diagnosis of the area of influence, an analysis of the environmental impacts and the proposed control measures. The RCA is essential for licensing medium-sized projects, ensuring that even smaller undertakings adopt environmentally responsible practices.

The PCA is a document that details the environmental control actions and measures to be implemented during the installation and operation of a project. This plan covers monitoring programs, mitigating and compensatory measures for the impacts identified in studies. The PCA is crucial to ensuring that environmental management practices are effectively implemented, minimizing the negative impacts of the project throughout its useful life.

Biodiversity studies are detailed surveys of the fauna and flora present in the area of influence of a project. These studies cover species identification, habitat assessment, analysis of potential impacts on biodiversity and the proposal of conservation measures. They are essential for understanding the ecological value of the area, identifying endangered species and developing effective conservation and management strategies for local biodiversity.

The RAS is a simplified environmental study used for projects with a lower potential for environmental impact. This report presents a brief description of the project, a simplified environmental diagnosis of the affected area and an analysis of possible environmental impacts and control measures. The RAS is essential for speeding up the licensing process for smaller projects, while maintaining an adequate level of environmental assessment and control.

The RADA is a document that assesses the environmental performance of a project throughout its period of operation. This report analyzes compliance with environmental conditions, the effectiveness of the control measures implemented and the history of environmental incidents. The RADA is crucial for renewing environmental licenses, demonstrating the entrepreneur's ongoing commitment to responsible environmental management.

The EAS is a more concise version of the EIA, applicable to projects with a low potential environmental impact. This study presents a simplified analysis of the relevant environmental aspects, including a characterization of the project, a brief environmental diagnosis and an impact assessment. The EAS is important to ensure an adequate environmental assessment of smaller projects, without overloading the licensing process with excessively complex studies.

The IVR is a document that assesses the impacts of a development on the quality of life of the population living in the surrounding area. This report analyzes aspects such as population density, urban and community facilities, land use and occupation, real estate valuation, traffic generation and demand for public transport. The IVR is essential for sustainable urban planning, ensuring that new developments integrate harmoniously into the existing urban environment.

The PRAD is a technical document that details the measures needed to recover environmentally degraded areas. This plan includes a diagnosis of the area, a definition of recovery methods, an implementation schedule and monitoring indicators. PRAD is essential for restoring ecosystems damaged by anthropogenic activities, promoting the regeneration of biodiversity and the stabilization of ecological processes in impacted areas.

The RAMA is a periodic document that presents the results of the environmental monitoring of a project in operation. This report includes data on environmental quality, the effectiveness of control measures, environmental occurrences and compliance with conditions. RAMA is essential for the continuous monitoring of environmental performance, allowing for adjustments in management practices and demonstrating transparency towards environmental bodies and society.

The PGRS is a document that establishes guidelines for the proper handling of the waste generated by an enterprise. This plan covers the characterization, segregation, packaging, transport, treatment and final disposal of waste, as well as measures for reduction and recycling. The PGRS is crucial for minimizing the environmental impacts associated with waste generation, promoting sustainable management practices and contributing to the circular economy.

The Environmental Monitoring Study is a continuous process of collecting and analyzing environmental data over time. This study covers various parameters, such as air quality, water, soil, noise levels and biodiversity. It is fundamental for assessing the effectiveness of the environmental control measures implemented, detecting changes in environmental conditions and providing a basis for adjustments to management practices. Continuous monitoring is essential to ensure the long-term sustainability of undertakings and projects.