18.2. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does EMP stand for?

   Hint

   Think of what it means to manage the environment for a project.

2. 2.

   Name one key area the EMP focuses on.

   Hint

   There are various aspects related to keeping the environment safe.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of an Environmental Management Plan?

   • To minimize project costs
   • To protect the environment
   • To increase project speed

   Hint

   Think about the main goal of environmental management.

4. 4.

   True or False: Monitoring is not necessary unless there is a complaint.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the proactive nature of environmental management.

5. 5.

   Analyze a case in which an industrial project lacked an EMP, and the environmental consequences that ensued.

   Hint

   Consider historical examples of environmental failures.

6. 6.

   Design an EMP for a hypothetical construction project that focuses on pollution control and resource conservation.

   Hint

   Think about each project phase and suitable mitigation strategies.