A STUDY OF HOW A ROAD ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT SHOULD BE FROM THE VIEWPOINT OF CITIZENS' CONCERNS

Abstract

 The Environmental Impact Assessment Law was revised in 2011. Opportunities to give input have increased, and hence, a clearer environmental impact statement is needed for citizens. In this study, we analyzed citizens' concerns about a road environmental assessment procedure, and examined how a statement should be. The following are the examples of citizens' concerns: (1) the state of future air quality and noise as compared to the present and (2) the preservation of not only important and endangered species but also familiar nature. This study suggested that it is necessary to emphasize citizens' concerns in a statement. Furthermore, appropriate communication with business operators is demanded so that an increase in the information does not become a burden on citizens.