What document is issued if a project is approved in the EIA process?

• A. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
• B. An Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC).
• C. Environmental Permit.
• D. Construction License.

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that after an EIA study is reviewed and approved, the official authorization to proceed is given by an Environmental Compliance Certificate. This certificate confirms that the project meets environmental safeguards and compliance requirements and often carries conditions the project must follow during implementation and operation. The Environmental Impact Statement is the analysis report produced during the assessment, not the permission to start work. Environmental Permits and Construction Licenses may be needed for specific aspects or by other authorities, but they aren’t the primary document that signals approval to begin the project within the EIA framework.