If some activity or its result can considerably influence the environment of human health and safety, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)* is needed to assess the potential environmental impact and elaborate proposals for prevention or reduction of the negative impact. Environmental Impact Assessment is a systematic procedure with a main aim to predict and prevent the potential negative impact of physical planning activities upon the environment and society. Development can influence not only physical environment (pollute water, air and soil, stink, enhance noise and electromagnetic radiation level), but also economic and social environment of the territory. Economic and social changes in their turn can alter the structure of the society, frequently causing irreversible changes on the labour market, in service field (health and social protection, education), life style and cultural values. That is why it is necessary to assess potential impact of the proposed action upon all aspects.

EIA is a preventive procedure- the potential impact is being planned theoretically according to the accessible information. Its main aim is:	Several interests are being harmonised to make a final decision about the realisation of the project. Main interest groups, involved in the process are:
to help with the decision-making process, to help with the formulation of development aims, to ensure sustainable development.	proponent, municipal authorities, institutions subordinated to the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development, society.