Statement 1: ESP allows violator companies to continue their activitie...
Both statements are correct. The ESP allows violator companies to continue their activities by paying a penalty and has been criticized for potentially enabling violators to bypass the EIA process.
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Statement 1: ESP allows violator companies to continue their activitie...
Explanation:
Statement 1: ESP allows violator companies to continue their activities by paying a financial penalty.
- Environmental Safeguard Policies (ESP) are put in place to ensure that companies comply with environmental regulations.
- In some cases, violator companies may be allowed to continue their activities by paying a financial penalty as a form of punishment for non-compliance.
- This approach allows companies to rectify their mistakes while also facing consequences for their actions.
- The financial penalty serves as a deterrent for future violations, encouraging companies to adhere to environmental standards.
Statement 2: ESP is criticized for potentially allowing violators to circumvent the EIA process.
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process that evaluates the potential environmental effects of a proposed project.
- Critics argue that allowing violator companies to continue their activities under ESP without undergoing a thorough EIA process may lead to further environmental harm.
- By bypassing the EIA process, companies could potentially avoid necessary scrutiny and mitigation measures, putting the environment at risk.
Therefore, both statements are true as ESP's implementation can indeed allow violator companies to continue operations by paying penalties while also facing criticism for potentially circumventing the EIA process.