NAME OF GROUP

1. 2.

MOHAMAD SHAHRIL BIN SIDEK

08DKA10F2225

What is Environmental Impact Assessment?

The aim of the environmental impact assessment is to assess the overall impact on the environment of development projects proposed by the public and private sectors.
The objectives of environmental impact assessment are: To examine and select the best from the project options available; To identify and incorporate into the project plan appropriate abatement and mitigating measures; To predict significant residual environmental impacts; To determine the significant residual environmental impacts predicted; and To identify the environmental costs and benefits of the project to the community

Why do we need EIA?

EIA is essentially a planning tool for preventing

environmental problems due to an action. It seeks to avoid costly mistakes in project implementation, either because of the environmental damages that are likely to arise during project implementation, or because of modifications that may be required subsequently in order to make the action environmentally acceptable. In Malaysia, EIA is required under section 34A, Environmental Quality Act, 1974.

How to conduct EIA?

To assist you in the preparation of environmental

impact assessment reports, you may refer to "A Handbook of Environmental Impact Assessment Guidelines" and EIA guidelines for specific activities published by the Department of Environment.

What are the EIA procedures?

The EIA procedure adopted in Malaysia consists of

three major steps. The steps in the EIA procedure are as follows: Preliminary assessment of all prescribed activities; Detailed assessment of those prescribed activities for which significant residual environmental impacts have been predicted in the preliminary assessment; Review of assessment reports;

Noise Pollution
Sound is part of our everyday lives, and it is how all of

us communicate to one another. Some of the sources and activities that include sound are speech, music, animals, and many more Noise pollution is a type of energy pollution in which distracting, irritating, or damaging sounds are freely audible In the most narrow sense, sounds are considered noise pollution if they adversely affect wildlife, human activity, or are capable of damaging physical structures on a regular, repeating basis.

Measures of noise
Noise pollution is measured in decibels. When noise is

at 45 decibels, no human being can sleep, and at 120 decibels the ear is in pain and hearing begins to be damaged at 85 decibels. In places like pubs and clubs, very loud music can actually damage our ears and disturb the surrounding neighbour hood during the wee hours of the night. Normal Conversations Sound Intensity : 40-60 db Entertainment noise Sound Intensity : 80 db Note : Sound that is less than 80 db is considered safe for the ear.

main source of noise pollution

The main source of noise pollution comes from

transportation such as airplanes, cars, and buses, as well as recreational vehicles such as jet ski. With sound intensities ranging from 90db 200db, these vehicles cause annoyance, stress, and even hearing loss in humans. Other sources include noises from constructions, industrial noises from factories and even noises from home equipment such as the vacuum machine and kitchen appliances.

noise pollution is from transportation

The prevailing source of artificial noise pollution is

from transportation. In rural areas, train and airplane noise can disturb wildlife habits In urban areas, automobile, motorcycle, and even entertainment noise can cause sleep disruption in humans and animals, hearing loss, heart disease (as a result of stress), and in severe cases even mental instability.

 A notable exception to the rule is the electric, or

hybrid-electric, automobile. Hybrid vehicles are so quite, in fact, that legislation is pending to actually make them louder. This is in response to numerous injuries in which pedestrians, unaware of a hybrid vehicle's presence, have been struck by such vehicles in parking lots and pedestrian crosswalks.

How to avoid sources of noise pollution

Traffic: Dont live or work near major intersections or roads,

shopping centers and sporting facilities. Valleys and falls are noisier than flat roads. Barking dogs: As a dog owner, you should take care to see that your dog doesnt annoy the neighbors with its barking and yowling. Aircraft: Before buying a home, see how far it is from the local airport. Neighbors: Be a good neighbor by not annoying those who live next door with your music or lawn mowing. Solving noise problems: Many noise problems can be prevented by considering others and talking through problems. Be a good and concerned neighbor by discussing a common problem calmly and in a collaborative spirit to find a common solution.

Effects of noise pollution

Human health: Noise pollution disturbs our health and behavior in a number of ways including deafness causing lack of sleep, irritability, indigestion, heartburn, high blood pressure, ulcers, and heart disease. Just one noise explosion from a passing truck drastically alters our endocrinal, neurological, and cardiovascular functions in many individuals. If this is prolonged or frequent, the physiological disturbances become chronic and contribute to mental illness. Annoyance: Sometimes, even low levels of noise are irritating and can be frustrating, and high volumes can be annoying. Natural sounds are less irritating than those we find uncontrollable but intermittent sounds such as a tap dripping water can be more irritating than the sound of falling rain. Speech interference: Noise more than 50dB can be very difficult to hear and interpret and cause problems such as partial deafness. Sleep interference: Very high levels of noise can wake people from their sleep with a jerk and keep them awake or disturb their sleep pattern. This could make them irritable and tired the next day. Decreased work performance: Increased noise levels gives rise to a lack of concentration and accuracy at work, and reduce one productivity and performance. Difficult tasks can be impaired, and instructions or warnings difficult to be heard and interpreted, causing accidents.