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How does the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2020 differ from the existing EIA Notification, 2006? 

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UPSC CSE 2020 (Prelims) CSAT Previous Year Paper (04-Oct-2020)

The draft EIA Notification, 2020, introduced several significant changes from the 2006 version, sparking considerable debate. One of the most contentious changes was the provision for post-facto clearance. This allows projects that have started construction without prior environmental clearance to apply for it retroactively, which was not permissible under the 2006 rules.

Another key difference was the reduction in the time allotted for public hearings, shortening the window for local communities to voice their concerns. The 2020 draft also proposed to exempt a long list of projects, such as all B2 category projects and those deemed of 'strategic importance' by the government, from public consultation altogether.

Furthermore, the compliance reporting frequency for project proponents was reduced from every six months to once a year, a move that critics argued could weaken monitoring and enforcement of environmental norms.

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