# Environmental Impact Assessment

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Unlike a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), which applies to plans and programmes, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) evaluates individual projects.

Unlike a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), which applies to plans and programmes, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) evaluates individual projects. It is a formal consent procedure in which the likely environmental effects of a proposed development – such as a logistics hub, port terminal, or rail freight facility – are systematically identified, predicted, and evaluated before planning permission or an operating licence is granted. In transport and logistics, an EIA is typically required once a project exceeds defined thresholds for size, traffic generation, or proximity to sensitive areas. The process results in an environmental statement setting out avoidance, mitigation, and compensation measures, with mandatory involvement of authorities, the project developer, and the public.

**Source:** [https://ec.europa.eu/environment/eia/home.htm](https://ec.europa.eu/environment/eia/home.htm)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Environmental Impact Assessment |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 113 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://ec.europa.eu/environment/eia/home.htm |

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