Zele�n�akov�a, Martina creator author. Zvij�akov�a, Lenka author. text bibliography Electronic books. sz 2017 monographic eng 1 online resource This book explores the benefits of using risk analysis techniques in the evaluation of flood protection structures, and examines the results of the environmental impact assessment for selected planned flood protection projects. The objective of the book is to propose a methodology for environmental impact assessment in water management. In more detail, flood mitigation measures are investigated with the aim of selecting the best option for the approval process. This methodology is intended to streamline the process of environmental impact assessment for structures in the field of the water management. The book?s environmental impact assessment system for water management structures analyzes the respective risks for different options. The results are intended to support the selection of future projects that pose minimum risks to the environment. Comparison of alternatives and designation of the optimal variant are implemented on the basis of selected criteria that objectively describe the characteristics of the planned alternatives and their respective impacts on the environment. The proposed Guideline for environmental impact assessment of flood protection objects employs multi-parametric risk analysis, a method intended to not only enhance the transparency and sensitivity of the evaluation process, but also successfully addresses the requirements of environmental impact assessment systems in the European Union. These modifications are intended to improve the outcomes of the environmental impact assessment, but may also be applied to other infrastructure projects. The case study proves that the primary aim? to improve transparency and minimize subjectivity in the environmental impact assessment process specific to flood protection structure projects? is met for the planned project in Kru�zlov, Slovakia. Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; Abbreviations; 1 Environmental Impact Assessment-State of the Art; 1.1 Environmental Impact Assessment; 1.1.1 Origins and Development of EIA; 1.1.2 The State of Environmental Impact Assessment; 1.1.2.1 Theory and EIA; 1.1.2.2 The Practice of EIA; 1.1.2.3 EIA Effectiveness; 1.1.3 Strengths, Weaknesses, Threats and Opportunities of EIA; 1.1.4 EIA Methods; 1.1.4.1 Types of Methods; 1.1.4.2 Impact and Manners (Methods and Process) of Its Assessment; Prediction of Potential Impact on the Environment; Predictive Methods in EIA; 1.1.5 EIA in Slovakia. 1.1.5.1 Analysis and Evaluation of the Survey in Slovakia1.2 Risk Analysis; 1.2.1 Historical Background; 1.2.2 The Importance of Risk Analysis; 1.2.3 Definition of Risk Analysis; 1.2.4 Risk-Analysis Methods; 1.2.5 Parts of Risk Analysis; 1.2.6 The Uses of Risk Analysis and Assessment; 1.3 Risk Analysis and Assessment Within Environmental Impact Assessment; 1.3.1 Background to EIA and RA; 1.3.2 Similarities Between Environmental Risk Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment; 1.3.3 Existing Approaches to Integrating RA into EIA; 1.4 Summary and Implications; References. 2 Risk Analysis in Impact Assessment2.1 Methodology and Research Design; 2.1.1 Methodology; 2.1.2 Research Design; 2.2 Establishing the Context; 2.2.1 Characteristics of the Current State of the Environment in the Affected Area; 2.2.2 Explanation of the Reasons Why the Proposed Activity Is Required in the Locality; 2.2.3 Brief Description of Alternatives to the Proposed Activity Aj (A0, AI, AII); 2.3 Risk Analysis; 2.3.1 Creation a Set of Risk Factors (A-Z); 2.3.2 Determine the Relative Importance (Weight) of the Risk Factors (wi); 2.3.3 Creation of Risk Criteria for Risk Factors. 2.3.4 Determination Score of Criterion (0.2-1.0)2.4 Decision-Making; 2.4.1 Comparison of Alternatives of the Proposed Activity and the Proposal of the Optimal Alternative; 2.4.1.1 Multiparametric Determination of the Risk rj for Each Alternative of the Proposed Activity; 2.4.1.2 Assessing the Level of Risk of the Proposed Activity for the Environment; 2.4.1.3 Selection of the Optimal Alternative or Setting of the Order of Suitability for the Assessed Alternatives; 2.4.1.4 Reasoning of the Proposal of the Optimal Alternative. 2.4.2 Proposed Measures for the Prevention, Elimination, Minimization, and Compensation of Impacts on the Environment and HealthReferences; 3 Case Study-Flood-Protection Measures at Kru�zlov, North-Eastern Slovakia; 3.1 Basic Data About the Nature and Localization of the Proposed Activity; 3.2 Establishing the Context; 3.2.1 Characteristics of the Current State of the Environment in the Affected Area; 3.2.2 Explanation of the Reasons Why the Proposed Activity is Required in the Locality; 3.2.3 Brief Description of Alternatives of the Proposed Activity Aj (A0, AI, AII); 3.3 Risk Analysis. Martina Zele�n�akov�a, Lenka Zvij�akov�a. Includes bibliographical references. Environmental impact analysis Flood damage prevention Floods Risk assessment BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Real Estate General Environmental management Environmental science, engineering & technology Civil engineering, surveying & building Environmental monitoring Natural disasters Environmental impact analysis Flood damage prevention TD194.6 333.71/4 333.7 9783319521503 3319521500 3319521497 9783319521497 com.springer.onix.9783319521503 Springer Nature https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1464096 https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1464096 N$T 170209 20220525095740.0 ocn971891197 eng