1. IAIA07 Seoul Korea 3-9 June 2007 Growth, Conservation and Responsibility SEA: the missing ring between directive and practise To streamline bureaucratic EIA and SEA procedures Virginio Bettini University IUAV of Venice Chiara Rosnati University of Sassari

2. Structural limits of EIA 1.Limits in the preliminary analysis of the examined area 2.Methodological limits concerning analysis parameters 3.Limits related to the administrative procedures 4.Limits due to the control of EIA by the proponent 5.Limits related to the public partecipation process: formal announcement to the public versus participation of the public

3. Structural limits of EIA Administrative procedures only begin with definitive stage of project: the scoping stage is optional, and it is never carried out Administrative procedures only begin with definitive stage of project: the scoping stage is optional, and it is never carried out The environmental impact statement has to be carried out by the proponent: it is highly improbable that he would highlight all potential impacts of the project The environmental impact statement has to be carried out by the proponent: it is highly improbable that he would highlight all potential impacts of the project

4. Structural limits of EIA The actions aimed at public participation are limited to a newspaper announcement. It is very difficult to access the integral EIS and the observations by stakeholders are often not considered

5. Structural limits of EIA We can say with confidence that EIA is inadequate to guarantee a territorial management on an environmental basis

6. IS SEA an effective tool for planning and management ??? SEA should not be mistaken for just a large EIA applied to plans and programmes SEA should not be mistaken for just a large EIA applied to plans and programmes SEA should not follow the same procedural scheme as EIA SEA should not follow the same procedural scheme as EIA

7. IS SEA an effective tool for planning and management ??? It should not start when the plan is already definite, but rather it should be involved in selection and assessment of alternatives (Directives 2001/42/CE: The environmental assessment referred to in article 3 shall be carried out during the preparation of a plan or programme and before its adoption or submission to the legislative procedure) It should not start when the plan is already definite, but rather it should be involved in selection and assessment of alternatives (Directives 2001/42/CE: The environmental assessment referred to in article 3 shall be carried out during the preparation of a plan or programme and before its adoption or submission to the legislative procedure)

8. IS SEA an effective tool for planning and management ??? SECTORAL SEA: mainly applied to a specific sector SECTORAL SEA: mainly applied to a specific sector TERRITORIAL SEA: takes into consideration all the activities and plans in a defined area TERRITORIAL SEA: takes into consideration all the activities and plans in a defined area

9. IS SEA an effective tool for planning and management ??? It is essential to carry out both a sectoral SEA and a thorough examination of the territory that would also takes into account other sectors of planning (i.e. transportation, waste, energy etc.) It is essential to carry out both a sectoral SEA and a thorough examination of the territory that would also takes into account other sectors of planning (i.e. transportation, waste, energy etc.)

10. SEA and Public Participation Public Participation is an essential part of SEA Process (as defined by the Directive 2001/42/CE and by the previous conventions of Aarhus and Expoo)

11. SEA and Public Participation In order for the Public Participation to be truly effective it should: In order for the Public Participation to be truly effective it should: Start in a preliminary stage of planning Start in a preliminary stage of planning Contribute to the choice of indicators to be used in the selection of alternatives and the weight to be attributed to the indicators Contribute to the choice of indicators to be used in the selection of alternatives and the weight to be attributed to the indicators Actively involve all the interested stakeholders and it should not limit itself to a single act of formal public consultation Actively involve all the interested stakeholders and it should not limit itself to a single act of formal public consultation

12. SEA and Public Participation Two predominant approaches in the international debate: Two predominant approaches in the international debate: Rationalist approach is based on the belief that SEA has to be conducted by professionals following absolute technical rigour Rationalist approach is based on the belief that SEA has to be conducted by professionals following absolute technical rigour SEA is centred on the Public Participation and negotiation in order to reach a consensus SEA is centred on the Public Participation and negotiation in order to reach a consensus These approaches are giving way to an intermediate position that prefers more integration between scientific rigour and consultation These approaches are giving way to an intermediate position that prefers more integration between scientific rigour and consultation

13. C UMULATIVE C UMULATIVE E FFECTS E FFECTS A SSESSMENT A bridge between EIA and SEA

14. SEA and Cumulative Effects Assessment SEA allows for the verification of potential cumulative effects because its typical spatial and temporal scales are more adequate to carry out a cumulative impact assessment than the scales adopted for environmental assessment of a project SEA allows for the verification of potential cumulative effects because its typical spatial and temporal scales are more adequate to carry out a cumulative impact assessment than the scales adopted for environmental assessment of a project The typical spatial and temporal scales of the planning and the related SEA process, are adequate to carry out a cumulative impact assessment that could become a reliable tool for The typical spatial and temporal scales of the planning and the related SEA process, are adequate to carry out a cumulative impact assessment that could become a reliable tool for prediction, prediction, comparative selection between alternatives comparative selection between alternatives and a final choice consistent with the environmental goals and a final choice consistent with the environmental goals

15. Horizon of C.E.A. as wider than E.I.A SINGLE SUM OF PROJECTS NO YES SHORT TERM MEDIUM-LONG TERM Project Spatial scale past present future Temporal scale SPECIFIC SITE WIDE AREA E.I.A.E.I.A.C.E.A.C.E.A. Relationship with planning process AT PROJECT LEVEL AT PLAN AND PROGRAMME LEVEL

16. Cumulative effects refer to progressive environmental degradation over time arising from a range of activities throughout an area or region, even if each activity, considered in isolation, could possibly not be a significant contributor A. Gilpin, 1995 Cumulative effects definition

17. Effects that results from incremental changes caused by the plan together with other past, present and reasonably foreseeable actions ODPM – 2002 – Draft Guidance on the Strategic Environmental Assessment, prepared by Levett-Therivel Sustainability Consultants Cumulative effects definition for SEA

18. EC Directives Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (85/337/EEC) Amendment Directive on EIA (97/11/EC) (2003/35/CE) Habitat Directive (92/43/EEC) amended by 97/62/EC Strategic Environmental Assessment (2001/42/EC) Implementing Italian Regulations EIA (L.349/86) application fields: DPCM 377/88 and 12/27/88 DPR 4/12/96 Dlgs. 152/2006 currently under revision DPR 357/97 amended by DPR 120/2003 Dlgs. 152/2006 currently under revision Relevant section of regulation or directive Annex 3 (4): a description of likely significant effects of the proposed project should include the cumulative effects of the project Schedule 4 part I: a description of the likely significant effects to include cumulative effects & selection criteria for screening schedule 2 developments includes cumulation with other projects Part IV (48) An appropriate assessment should be carried out by a competent authority before authorising a plan or project which is likely to have significant effect on a European site either alone or in combination with other plans and projects EC Directive: Annex I: Information to be provided in the environmental report on the likely significant effects to include cumulative and synergistic effects & annex II on the criteria for determining likely significance of effects should include the cumulative nature of the effects Applications Projects Projects and plans affecting special Areas of Conservation Plans and programmes Requirement Environmental statement Appropriate assessmentEnvironmental report European and national regulations requiring consideration of cumulative effects

19. IS SEA an effective tool for planning and management ??? Anyway, SEA seems to come to the same dead end in which EIA is trapped, a route that surely does not lead to efficient territorial management, but to a further bureaucratic load without positive results! Anyway, SEA seems to come to the same dead end in which EIA is trapped, a route that surely does not lead to efficient territorial management, but to a further bureaucratic load without positive results!

20. Dlgs. 156/2006 The Unique Text on environmental issues Critical reading of SEA Directive interpretation in the new Italian legislation regarding rules on environmental issues

21. SEA according to EU Directive 2001/42 CE versus its interpretation in the Italian Unique Text (UT)

22. People who enjoy eating sausage and obeying the law should not watch either being made Otto Von Bismarck E.U. Directives.. People who enjoy eating sausage and obeying the law should not watch either being made. People who enjoy eating sausage And obeying the law should not watch either being made.. People who enjoy eating sausage and obeying the law should not watch either being made... People who enjoy eating sausage and obeying the law should not watch either being made. People who enjoy eating sausage And obeying the law should not watch either being made. E.U. Directives.. People who enjoy eating sausage and obeying the law should not watch either being made. People who enjoy eating sausage And obeying the law should not watch either being made.. People who enjoy eating sausage and obeying the law should not watch either being made... People who enjoy eating sausage and obeying the law should not watch either being made. People who enjoy eating sausage And obeying the law should not watch either being made. Translation issues Political interests Routine behaviour Italian D.Lgs.. People who enjoy eating sausage and obeying the law should not watch either being made. People who enjoy eating sausage And obeying the law should not watch either being made.. People who enjoy eating sausage and obeying the law should not watch either being made... People who enjoy eating sausage and obeying the law should not watch either being made. People who enjoy eating sausage And obeying the law should not watch either being made. Italian D.Lgs.. People who enjoy eating sausage and obeying the law should not watch either being made. People who enjoy eating sausage And obeying the law should not watch either being made.. People who enjoy eating sausage and obeying the law should not watch either being made... People who enjoy eating sausage and obeying the law should not watch either being made. People who enjoy eating sausage And obeying the law should not watch either being made.

23. Unique Text (UT) Italian interpretation of SEA UT does not take into account the methodological approach derived from several SEA applications carried out in different sectors by different EU countries UT does not take into account the methodological approach derived from several SEA applications carried out in different sectors by different EU countries UT does not catch the spirit of the EU Directive that would stimulate more attention for environmental items within plan and programme process. UT does not catch the spirit of the EU Directive that would stimulate more attention for environmental items within plan and programme process. On the contrary, UT follows the similar scheme adopted for the environmental assessment of a project (EIA) On the contrary, UT follows the similar scheme adopted for the environmental assessment of a project (EIA)

24. Analogies with EIA procedure UT considers SEA as an authorization procedure and not a part of the planning process. UT considers SEA as an authorization procedure and not a part of the planning process. In UT, the judgement should be emitted by a different authority than that which develops the plan/programme In UT, the judgement should be emitted by a different authority than that which develops the plan/programme The authority in charge of the assessment is the so-called technical-advisory commission for the environmental assessments The authority in charge of the assessment is the so-called technical-advisory commission for the environmental assessments

25. Analogies with EIA procedure This commission should evaluate the environmental report and the documents provided by the authority that has drawn up the plan/programme and, within 45 days, should deliver the compatibility judgment This commission should evaluate the environmental report and the documents provided by the authority that has drawn up the plan/programme and, within 45 days, should deliver the compatibility judgment The commission could dictate prescriptions and the authorization is subordinated to the adoption of specific modifications and integrations to the plan/programme assessed The commission could dictate prescriptions and the authorization is subordinated to the adoption of specific modifications and integrations to the plan/programme assessed

26. Considerations about the Unique Text In the UT, the introduction of a post –evaluation seems to originate from an incorrect translation of the EU Directive 2001/42 CE from English, or French, into Italian: In the UT, the introduction of a post –evaluation seems to originate from an incorrect translation of the EU Directive 2001/42 CE from English, or French, into Italian: Article 2 b) environmental assessment shall mean the preparation of an environmental report, the carrying out of consultations, the taking into account of the environmental report and the results of the consultations in decision-making and the provision of information on the decision in accordance with articles 4 to 9

27. Considerations about the Unique Text In the Italian version the phrase the taking into account has been freely translated with a word valutazione that means assessment In the Italian version the phrase the taking into account has been freely translated with a word valutazione that means assessment

28. Consequences of this misunderstanding: Conflict of interests between judging body and planning agency, which are both public administrators Conflict of interests between judging body and planning agency, which are both public administrators Bureaucratic red tape, without efficient results Bureaucratic red tape, without efficient results

29. Review of Dgl.152/2006 Draft of the new SEA-EIA-IPPC Text Has anything changed?

30. Draft of the new SEA-EIA-IPPC Text SEA definition (art.2) Process that includes: Process that includes: a.Screening: process of determining whether or not SEA is required for a particular plan/programme b.The development of an environmental report c.Public consultations d.The assessment of the report and of the results of consultations e.Carrying out of a motivated judgment f.The announcement of the decision and of the monitoring programme …..that is a large EIA!

31. Draft of the new SEA-EIA-IPPC Text SEA designed as a bureaucratic – procedural instrument Cap. II, art.8, par. 7 SEA is an integral part of adoption and approval procedures of plan/programme. Authorizations given without Strategic Environmental Assessment are invalidated SEA is an integral part of adoption and approval procedures of plan/programme. Authorizations given without Strategic Environmental Assessment are invalidated

32. Draft of the new SEA-EIA-IPPC Text SEA definition (art.2) The need for Cumulative Effects Assessment is mentioned only once and in an unclear way, within the definition of environmental assessment: The need for Cumulative Effects Assessment is mentioned only once and in an unclear way, within the definition of environmental assessment: Change in the environment that could be qualitative and/or quantitative, direct and indirect, short, medium and long-term, permanent and temporary, single and cumulative, positive and negative. Change in the environment that could be qualitative and/or quantitative, direct and indirect, short, medium and long-term, permanent and temporary, single and cumulative, positive and negative.

33. Draft of the new SEA-EIA-IPPC Text Partecipation Draft of the new SEA-EIA-IPPC Text Partecipation Not only Participation but also Decisional Democracy, or even better Hearing Democracy (Ginsborg P., 2006, la democrazia che non cè, Einaudi Torino)

34. Draft of the new SEA-EIA-IPPC Text Partecipation Following the French model example Law that defines the democracy of proximity, that imposes public hearing when decisions regarding great communities must be taken Law that defines the democracy of proximity, that imposes public hearing when decisions regarding great communities must be taken Procedure managed by an independent agency: the Commission National du Débat Public formed by politicians, citizen representatives, environmentalist associations, judges Procedure managed by an independent agency: the Commission National du Débat Public formed by politicians, citizen representatives, environmentalist associations, judges

35. Draft of the new SEA-EIA-IPPC Text Partecipation French Model Development of independent researches Development of independent researches Information available to the public Information available to the public Organization of local debates Organization of local debates Decisions that really take into account the results of the consultations Decisions that really take into account the results of the consultations (Rapport Annuel 2005-2006, Commission Nationale du Débat Public)

36. Draft of the new SEA-EIA-IPPC Text Environmental sustainability The principle of integration regarding the objectives of environmental sustainability (cap II art.8, par. 7) should be based on the following parameters: The principle of integration regarding the objectives of environmental sustainability (cap II art.8, par. 7) should be based on the following parameters: Carrying capacity Carrying capacity Ecological Footprint Ecological Footprint Impact on climate Impact on climate

37. Other confusions on an international scale Confusion of terms: SEA (Strategic Environmental Assessment) and SIA (Sustainability Impact Assessment). SIA is also the acronym of Social Impact Assessment Confusion of terms: SEA (Strategic Environmental Assessment) and SIA (Sustainability Impact Assessment). SIA is also the acronym of Social Impact Assessment Need for a critical analysis of the European experience Need for a critical analysis of the European experience Kirckpatrick C., George C., 2006, Methodological issues in the Impact Assessment of Trade Policy: experience from European Commissions Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) programme, Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 24,4, december 2006, 325-334 Kirckpatrick C., George C., 2006, Methodological issues in the Impact Assessment of Trade Policy: experience from European Commissions Sustainability Impact Assessment (SIA) programme, Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 24,4, december 2006, 325-334

38. Sustainability Impact Assessment and IAIA Need for a discussion at an international level on the scientific reliability of Sustainability Impact Assessment Need for a discussion at an international level on the scientific reliability of Sustainability Impact Assessment Sustainability Assessment experimentations: need for a review to verify if a comprehensive adoption and more consistent application could be accepted.The theoretical analysis carried out by Robert Gibson is not sufficient Sustainability Assessment experimentations: need for a review to verify if a comprehensive adoption and more consistent application could be accepted.The theoretical analysis carried out by Robert Gibson is not sufficient (Gibson R.B., 2006, Sustainability assessment: basic components of a practical approach, Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 24, 3, september 2006, 170-182)) (Gibson R.B., 2006, Sustainability assessment: basic components of a practical approach, Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 24, 3, september 2006, 170-182))

39. EA and IAIA which contents? SEA-EIA-IPPC Text Art.19, par. 3 SEA-EIA-IPPC Text Art.19, par. 3 IAIA Proposal Project description Analysis of the interested area (LE –UE) Measures to avoid, minimize and compensate impacts Definition of reversible/irreversible impacts Assessment of the main impacts on environment and cultural heritage Assessment of the irreversibility of impacts (if any) Rough description of the main alternatives Definition of alternatives (compensation, other location, do nothing)

40. CASE STUDY How the SEA should not be carried out The SEA on Energy Plan Sardinia Region (Italy)

41. Studying the application of SEA to a planning process: the case of the Sardinia Region energy plan In the regional SEA guidelines it is written: SEA of P/P is a continous process integrated in the planning process SEA of P/P is a continous process integrated in the planning process SEA is an open process that, through the integration of environmental considerations from the first stages of development and adoption of the plan, permits the introduction of environmental quality goals in the politics of economic and social development and represents a tool for the promotion of sustainable development SEA is an open process that, through the integration of environmental considerations from the first stages of development and adoption of the plan, permits the introduction of environmental quality goals in the politics of economic and social development and represents a tool for the promotion of sustainable development

42. Studying the application of SEA to a planning process: the case of the Sardinia Region energy plan The Regional SEA guidelines define: the contents of the Environmental report, the contents of the Environmental report, the need for a correlation with the other sectoral plans, the need for a correlation with the other sectoral plans, The need for the analysis of different alternatives, including the zero option The need for the analysis of different alternatives, including the zero option The essential role of public participation that should start before the plan adoption The essential role of public participation that should start before the plan adoption

43. Studying the application of SEA to a planning process: the case of the Sardinia Region energy plan All the directives of the SEA guidelines are very good propositions ….. but from theory to practice ……

44. Plan design Definitive adoption of the plan Adoption of the plan and SEA guidelines Adoption of the plan and SEA guidelines scopingscoping Environmental Report drafting Adjustment of plan an ER Information and participation

45. Studying the application of SEA to a planning process: the case of the Sardinia Region energy plan The phases of the plan design are not known….. What are the alternatives considered? What are the alternatives considered? What are the indicators used to select the plan proposed? What are the indicators used to select the plan proposed? Why should this plan be better than others? Why should this plan be better than others? Why does the public involvement only start when the plan has already been defined? Why does the public involvement only start when the plan has already been defined?

46. Studying the application of SEA to a planning process: the case of the Sardinia Region energy plan The exercise is focused on the analysis of a planned incinerator that will be built in an industrial area located in the centre of Sardinia

47. Studying the application of SEA to a planning process: the case of the Sardinia Region energy plan Energy production of 40 MW by the burning of: dry waste (20 MW) (recycling rate of 50%) dry waste (20 MW) (recycling rate of 50%) Biomass (20 MW) supplied by Biomass (20 MW) supplied by forestry management,forestry management, non food agriculture,non food agriculture, gradual substitution of non autochthonous plants with endemic species etc.gradual substitution of non autochthonous plants with endemic species etc.

48. Catchment area Inhabitants in Sardinia: 1,632,000 Inhabitants in the catchment area: 800,000 Inhabitants in Sardinia: 1,632,000 Inhabitants in the catchment area: 800,000

49. Studying the application of SEA to a planning process: the case of the Sardinia Region energy plan In the intention of the Regional Administration, this plant could solve many problems: Energy needs of the industrial district Energy needs of the industrial district Waste management Waste management Promotion of employment in a depressed area Promotion of employment in a depressed area

50. Studying the application of SEA to a planning process: the case of the Sardinia Region energy plan Traffic congestion due to the transport of waste and biomass from the 65% of Sardinian territory to the incinerator site. Nearly total absence of transport systems that connect the site with the whole catchment area: No highways (only one main road, SS 131 and some secondary roads) No highways (only one main road, SS 131 and some secondary roads) No railways No railways No ports No ports No airports No airports However, this plant could also create many problems:

51. Studying the application of SEA to a planning process: the case of the Sardinia Region energy plan Increase of atmospheric pollution in an already contaminated area: 40 years of petrochemical production, Lack of selection criteria for the location of different activities in the industrial district Coexistence of industrial plants, which reveal high levels of mutual incompatibility, (i.e. thermal treatment plant of carcasses and slaughter wastes near a dairy plant, a tannery and a pasta factory) Coexistence of industrial plants, which reveal high levels of mutual incompatibility, (i.e. thermal treatment plant of carcasses and slaughter wastes near a dairy plant, a tannery and a pasta factory) problemsproblems

52. Dairy Plant Waste Treatment Tannery Pasta Factory

53. Studying the application of SEA to a planning process: the case of the Sardinia Region energy plan Need for a special landfill for the disposal of residual combustion products There is no toxic landfill in SardiniaThere is no toxic landfill in Sardinia problemsproblems

54. Studying the application of SEA to a planning process: the case of the Sardinia Region energy plan Potential incompatibility between the functioning of incinerator and waste recyclingwaste recycling (the need for 200,000 tons/year of dry waste fuel from a wide area means that if this is not available, it would be necessary to use recyclable waste….) forestry managementforestry management (civic uses involve a local consumption of wood from forestry cleaning). The quantity needed for the incinerator functioning is not guaranteed problemsproblems

55. Studying the application of SEA to a planning process: the case of the Sardinia Region energy plan Nimby syndrome Coalition of citizens is organizing a strong opposition to the incineratorCoalition of citizens is organizing a strong opposition to the incinerator Several meetings are taking place in the involved towns with the participation of representatives of anti-incinerator groupsSeveral meetings are taking place in the involved towns with the participation of representatives of anti-incinerator groups The regional aministrators are absent….The regional aministrators are absent…. problemsproblems

56. Even considering only the planned incinerator, the energy plan appears strongly connected with transport, waste, agriculture and forestry plans. There is the needs for a territorial S.E.A. that could verify the compatibility of all plans together Studying the application of SEA to the planning process: the case of the Sardinia Region energy plan

57. OCTNOVDEC 2005 JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC 2006 JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUN 2007 Presentation of plan and SEA mandate Pre-scoping Plan and SEA guideline adoption SEA process Scoping Environmental Report (ER) Information and input Public participation Plan and ER adjustment Definitive adoption of plan and ER Information on the decision Final forum Time sequence of planning process

58. SEA steps stepstepgoalsgoalsprocedureprocedure Involved actors sitesitetimetime Pre-scoping Presentation of plan structure and guidelines for ER drafting and for consultation management (ER contents, partecipation process steps) Meetings between those involved with developing the plan and assisting the SEA process Industry and Environmental Departments University of Cagliari Industry and Environmental Departments University of Cagliari Sardinia Region office December 2005 – July 2006 Guidelines approval SEA Guidelines approval following the review of the pre-scoping meetings Guidelines attached to the regional resolution regarding the plan adoption Regional Council - - By August 2006 beginning of SEA process Giving information to the public on the beginning of SEA process Regional newspapers and Sardinia Region website advertisement. The website has the following functions: to provide documents and to inform on procedures and process steps To collect the signature of specific interest groups from a detailed form. Regional newspapers and Sardinia Region website advertisement. The website has the following functions: to provide documents and to inform on procedures and process steps To collect the signature of specific interest groups from a detailed form. Industry Department Environmental Department Industry Department Environmental Department - - Concomitant to the publication of plan adoption decree

59. SEA steps stepstepgoalsgoalsprocedureprocedure Involved actors sitesitetimetime Scoping Collection of observations on the plan, identification of common scenario and of the information to be included in the ER and its level of detail Scoping will be carried out through information phase and a collection of contributions by environmental competent agencies, in order that the involvement be as wide as possible i.e: one day workshop The results of the scoping will be published on the website Scoping will be carried out through information phase and a collection of contributions by environmental competent agencies, in order that the involvement be as wide as possible i.e: one day workshop The results of the scoping will be published on the website All the authorities interested in the environmental effects of the plan and its realization i.e. industry, forestry and env. departments, Reg. EPA. agenda21 involvement is optional All the authorities interested in the environmental effects of the plan and its realization i.e. industry, forestry and env. departments, Reg. EPA. agenda21 involvement is optional Cagliari Site that permits a subdivision of workgroups working individually Cagliari Site that permits a subdivision of workgroups working individually Sept - Oct 2006 ER drafting improvement of the adopted plan and ER drafting Integration of the plan according to the indications provided by the authorities involved in the scoping step Industry Department, with university advice - - Oct- Dec 2006 Plan, ER, non-technical synthesis should be made available to authorities and public Public information and acquisition of opinions All the documents and the structure of the process will be available on the website The non-technical synthesis will be left in the provincial and regional offices, advertised in the newspaper. The opinions shall be sent in written form to the Industry and Environment Departement, within 45 days All the documents and the structure of the process will be available on the website The non-technical synthesis will be left in the provincial and regional offices, advertised in the newspaper. The opinions shall be sent in written form to the Industry and Environment Departement, within 45 days Industry Departement - - Jan 2007

60. SEA steps stepstepgoalsgoalsprocedureprocedure Involved actors sitesitetimetime Consultation and participation Collection of observations on the plan, and on the ER; identification of goals and actions consultation will be carried out by informing those concerned and by collecting contributions by authorities involving in scoping and all those interested in environmental effects. i.e: one day workshop for every items. The results of the scoping will be published on the website In addition to those involved in the scoping step: Environmentalist organizations, citizen committees etc. In addition to those involved in the scoping step: Environmentalist organizations, citizen committees etc. Different sites, depending on the item Jan – Mar 2007 Plan and ER adjustement, in accordance of participation results Integration of the plan following the indications by participation process (compensation and mitigation measures, monitoring etc.) Industry Department, with university advice - - Apr – May 2007 Adjustement of plan and ER Adoption of plan and ER Definitive adoption of the plan Plan and ER are definitively adopted in accordance with the procedural rules. Monitoring meseaures are also approved Regional Council - - Jun 2007

61. SEA steps stepstepgoalsgoalsprocedureprocedure Involved actors sitesitetimetime Information on the decision After the Plan approval, Authorities and the public should be adequately informed The documents of approval should be available to the Public, together with the documentation of the proponent, who should put these documents on the regional website, and publish the announcement of their availability in BURAS and in Regional Newspapers Industry Department, with university advice Jun 2007 Final forum Definitive Plan and ER Presentation Open conference to illustrate the essential contents of the plan and ER and of the results of the participation process Industry and Environment Departments, university, public and authorities involved in the previous steps Cagliari Jun 2007