Steve Bonnell
Biographic Data
| ID | 6274447 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Steve Bonnell |
| GIVEN NAMES | Steve |
| FAMILY NAME | Bonnell |
| SIGNATURE | BONNELL S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Project IA scoping following a regional or strategic assessment
Regional and strategic assessments (RAs/SAs) can influence the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of subsequent project impact assessments (IAs) in various ways. This can include improving project proposals by affecting the nature, intensity and distribution of future development, by addressing important issues through larger effects management approaches, or by contributing information, analysis, mitigation and context to these later assessme…
Strategic environmental assessment
Despite observations that Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) may be applicable to corporate strategic planning, there has been little evidence or investigation of its use in that context. This study investigated whether, why and how corporations might decide to adopt and use SEA, through interviews with 54 representatives of Canadian electricity utilities. Participants’ views on SEA were influenced by its perceived need, objectives and anti…
Decision-making about project design changes during impact assessment review
Impact assessment (IA) can play an important role in informing and improving project design, particularly when viewed and used by proponents as a planning tool rather than a means of obtaining regulatory approval for a predetermined project concept. There has, however, been limited consideration of proponent decision-making about voluntary project design modifications during IA. This paper reviews various theories of corporate voluntary environme…
Chekhov’s Gun and Occam’s Razor
In order for impact assessment (IA) to be seen as an enabler of informed and timely decisions about renewable energy projects and others required in the fight against climate change, some important and enduring issues around its overall efficiency will need to be addressed. In addition to potential streamlining of IA processes, improvements are also required in the efficiency of IA conduct. This includes ensuring that the information and analysis…
Impact assessment as planning (not permitting)
In addition to informing regulatory decisions about developments as proposed, impact assessment (IA) can influence and help improve project design, especially when conducted at an early and flexible stage of planning. This study investigates the relationship between proponents’ design activities and IA processes and requirements, through surveys of Canadian proponents, IA practitioners and regulators. It finds that proponents often see benefits i…
Improving impact assessment efficiency
The current push towards increased efficiency in impact assessment (IA) creates new opportunities for research to inform future practice. This includes investigating approaches for gaining efficiency at various stages of IA conduct and reporting, and for evaluating their feasibility, utility and how they may be applied without compromising IA quality and effectiveness. This article highlights some potential areas for such research to help address…
Project EA scoping in an SEA context
Despite long-held views that Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs) can provide information and focus to subsequent environmental assessments (EAs), there has been limited evidence or investigation of this in practice. This includes little analysis of whether and how the scope of project-level EAs are being influenced and streamlined in this manner, or of key enablers or impediments to these potential SEA outcomes. This paper uses a case stud…
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Project EA scoping in an SEA context
Despite long-held views that Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs) can provide information and focus to subsequent environmental assessments (EAs), there has been limited evidence or investigation of this in practice. This includes little analysis of whether and how the scope of project-level EAs are being influenced and streamlined in this manner, or of key enablers or impediments to these potential SEA outcomes. This paper uses a case stud…
Strategic environmental assessment
Despite observations that Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) may be applicable to corporate strategic planning, there has been little evidence or investigation of its use in that context. This study investigated whether, why and how corporations might decide to adopt and use SEA, through interviews with 54 representatives of Canadian electricity utilities. Participants’ views on SEA were influenced by its perceived need, objectives and anti…
Decision-making about project design changes during impact assessment review
Impact assessment (IA) can play an important role in informing and improving project design, particularly when viewed and used by proponents as a planning tool rather than a means of obtaining regulatory approval for a predetermined project concept. There has, however, been limited consideration of proponent decision-making about voluntary project design modifications during IA. This paper reviews various theories of corporate voluntary environme…
Chekhov’s Gun and Occam’s Razor
In order for impact assessment (IA) to be seen as an enabler of informed and timely decisions about renewable energy projects and others required in the fight against climate change, some important and enduring issues around its overall efficiency will need to be addressed. In addition to potential streamlining of IA processes, improvements are also required in the efficiency of IA conduct. This includes ensuring that the information and analysis…
Impact assessment as planning (not permitting)
In addition to informing regulatory decisions about developments as proposed, impact assessment (IA) can influence and help improve project design, especially when conducted at an early and flexible stage of planning. This study investigates the relationship between proponents’ design activities and IA processes and requirements, through surveys of Canadian proponents, IA practitioners and regulators. It finds that proponents often see benefits i…
Improving impact assessment efficiency
The current push towards increased efficiency in impact assessment (IA) creates new opportunities for research to inform future practice. This includes investigating approaches for gaining efficiency at various stages of IA conduct and reporting, and for evaluating their feasibility, utility and how they may be applied without compromising IA quality and effectiveness. This article highlights some potential areas for such research to help address…
Project IA scoping following a regional or strategic assessment
Regional and strategic assessments (RAs/SAs) can influence the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of subsequent project impact assessments (IAs) in various ways. This can include improving project proposals by affecting the nature, intensity and distribution of future development, by addressing important issues through larger effects management approaches, or by contributing information, analysis, mitigation and context to these later assessme…
Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (6 works) · Environmental impact assessment (4 works) · Environmental resource management (4 works) · Environmental Science (4 works) · Economics (3 works) · Environmental planning (3 works) · Mining and Resource Management (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Engineering (2 works)