Propose a high-speed train (HST) system to provide a reliable mode of travel, which links the major metropolitan areas of the state and delivers predictable and consistent travel times.
Provide an interface with commercial airports, mass transit, and the highway network and to relieve capacity constraints of existing transportation system (Vol.1, summary, pgS-2)
Analyzes proposed HST Alternative and compares it with a No Project/No Action Alternative and a Modal Alternative (potential improvements to the highways and airports serving the same intercity travel demand as the HST Alternative) (Vol1, summary, pgS-1)
The development of the HST Alternative involved consideration of range of potential HST technologies, corridors, and alignment and station options within the corridors. (Vol.1, summary, pgS-4)
The evaluation considered factors below:
Travel time
Reliability
Safety
Connectivity
Sustainable capacity
Passenger cost
(Vol.1, Ch 3, pg.3.2-4)
Distribute Draft EIS (DEIS) for public & agency comment
Review public & agency comments for fatal flaws or analysis concerns (revise as needed)
Review and compare pros and cons among the 3 alternatives by:
Environmental factors
Cost and operations
Economic growth and related impacts
Enumerate relative rankings of the above factors and review against agency and public comments
Identify preferred alternative
Statutory Mechanism under
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
http://ceres.ca.gov/ceqa/
- it is the basis for environmental law and policy to protect environmental quality in the State of California
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
The High Speed Train Alternative (which operate speeds over 200 mph or 322 kph) is the preferred system, which meet the need for a safe and reliable mode of travel that would link the major metropolitan areas of the state and deliver predictable, consistent travel times sustainable over time. (Vol.1, summary, pg S-9)
The statewide high-speed train system is likely to have more than 20 stations.
Although it would have potentially significant environmental impacts on resources, including noise, biology, wetlands, and farmlands, it would have benefits in energy savings, reduced air emissions, and less adverse impacts during construction.
Figure 2 - Diagram for Example 2 of United States of America (USA)
Table 4 — Summary Table for Example 1 of Mainland China
To co-operate the transport system with the urban development, land utilization and environmental protection, this plan integrates the different kinds of method in the internal of transport system, identifies the goal of the development of urban transport system, and bring out the strategic plan for the development of Shenzhen urban transport, and prepare the solution for the whole transport.
環境影響篇章或說明 Environmental Impact Guidance Notes
Consideration of the environmental protection on municipal transport development.
Specific goals of environmental protection, and propose measures to achieve the goals
Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Land Resources and Housing Management, Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Communications and Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Transport Police
Administration for plan approval
Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning Center
Agency of the EIA report preparation
Traffic capacity
The average speed of vehicles
Road safety
Transport environmental protection
To identify environmental parameters for transport planning
To identify environmental objectives for transport planning
To propose mitigation measures
To propose recent tasks
Statutory required:
The Regulation of Vehicle Classification on Environmental Protection
The long-term plan of Development of Cleaner Automobile
The Regulation of Prevention and Management of Noise Pollution Emission of Shenzhen Municipal
More stringent environmental standard for new vehicle licensing
The proposal is to build a domestic and international airport at Badgerys Creek in western Sydney.
(Topic: A Decision on the Second Sydney Airport)
Strategic Assessment
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (Final)
(Introduction)
(Topic: The proposal)
Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS)
PPK Environment and Infrastructure Pty Ltd
A consortium led by Airport Planning Pty Ltd (Airplan)
(Topic: Introduction)
Three options of the design of the airport were assessed.
Option A: The airport developed within Commonwealth land with two parallel runways constructed on an north-east to south-west alignment;
Option B: identical runway alignment to Option A, but a greater distance between the parallel runways, an expanded land area, and also a cross wind runway;
Option C: two main parallel runways on an north to south alignment in addition to a cross wind runway; an expanded land area, above that already owned by the Commonwealth.
Three air traffic scenarios were used to assess the potential impacts of the three options on:
Environmental impacts:
Aircraft noise (Disturbance to sleep and communication)
Other noise impacts
Land use planning
Meteorology
Air quality
Water
Health
Flora and fauna
Hazards and risks
Cultural heritage
Land aviation
Visual and landscape
Social
Cumulative
(Topic: Introduction; The proposal)
Guidelines are prepared by Environment Australia following public review
A Draft EIS is prepared on the basis of the Guidelines
The Draft EIS is released for public review
A Supplement is prepared, which is the proponent's response to the comments received on the Draft EIS
(Topic: Introduction)
Statutory requirement under:
- Environment Protection (Impact of Proposals) Act 1974 (replaced by EPBC Act, 1999)
(Topic: Introduction)
In the long-term, new airport facilities will be required if the expected demand for air travel to and from Sydney is to be met.
The assessment of many environmental issues did not allow a clear distinction to be made between the options.
There are significant difference between options for the impacts on:
Airport sites
Aircraft noise
Air quality
Flora and fauna
Hazards and risks
Airport operations
Costs
No options were selected. The review of potential alternative sites confirmed that Badgerys Creek remains the most feasible site for a second major airport.
(Topic: Comparison and conclusions)
Figure 4 - Diagram for Example 2 of Australia
Table 6 — Summary Table for Example 2 of World Bank
Study
Process Type
Key Agents / Departments Involved
Main Concerns in the Evaluation
Process Description
Requirement Mechanism
Outcome of Sectoral EA
Example 2
Andhra Pradesh State Highways Project (APSHP), India (1997)
To reduce the total cost of road transport in Andhra Pradesh by improving road conditions and capacity, along with R&Bs in-house capabilities to design, manage and operate the road network.
(pg 1-4)
Sectoral EA
Assessment of impact of improvement of various road sections of the APSHP
(pg vii)
Roads and Buildings Department (R&B), of the Andhra Pradesh Public Works Department
The proposed project was assessed against the following criteria:
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
(pg 1-6)
The vast majority of the APSHP will not cause significant environmental degradation. The sites are generally highly modified, free of sensitive areas and with relatively clear Rights-of-Way, except in urban areas.
igure 2 - Diagram for Example 2 of United States of America (USA)
