Distinction | Three major categories of Indonesian environmental assessment: AMDAL, UKL-UPL, SPPL
Indonesia Investment Environmental Assessment Report Indonesia investment 2025-01-03 09:15:37   Page view:87

Indonesian EIA is divided into three categories according to the project size and environmental impact:

(1) AMDAL (Environmental Impact Analysis)

Applicable to projects that may have a significant impact on the environment and society, such as:

• Large-scale projects such as reclamation, mining, and heavy industrial development;

• Projects with potential impacts on ecologically sensitive areas.

(2) UKL-UPL (Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan)

Applicable to medium-sized projects and activities with less environmental impact but still requiring management:

• Agricultural projects with a reclamation area of ​​5-25 hectares;

• Small industrial development, commercial construction projects, etc.

(3) SPPL (Environmental Management Statement)

Applicable to micro-enterprises and small-scale projects with little impact on the environment:

• Micro-agricultural projects with an area of ​​< 5 hectares;

• Small residential development or service industry projects that do not involve sensitive areas.



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