Sarawak's Natural Resources and Environment, Order 1994 makes it mandatory for project proponents and/or developers to carry out Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) on activities having impact on the environment and natural resources.
The following activities, which are the Prescribed activites contained in the First Schedule of the Order require the conduct of EIA
1. Agriculture Development
2. Logging
3. Development of Commercial Industrial Housing Estates
4. Activities Which May Pollute Inland water or Affect Sources of Water Supply
5. Fisheries and Activities Which May Endanger Marine or Aquatic Life, Plants in Inland Waters or Erosion of River Banks
6. Extension and Removal of Rock Materials and Mining
7. Any Other Activities Which May Damage or Have an Adverse Impact on quality of Environment or Natural Resources of the States
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