Thus, the EIS was used for the effective quantitative and qualitative detections of pathogens, DNA, cancer-associated biomarkers, etc. The use of nanomaterials such as nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanowires, and nanocomposites provided catalytic activity, enhanced sensing elements immobilization, promoted faster electron transfer, and increased reliability and accuracy of the reported EIS sensors. However, the EIS is one of the most complex electrochemical methods, therefore, this review introduced the basic concepts and the theoretical background of the impedimetric technique along with the state of the art of the impedimetric biosensors and the impact of nanomaterials on the EIS performance. Thus, EIS could be exploited in several important biomedical diagnosis and environmental applications. For more information about the Coordinator-General’s EIS assessment see the coordinated projects section of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning website.Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) is a powerful technique used for the analysis of interfacial properties related to bio-recognition events occurring at the electrode surface, such as antibody-antigen recognition, substrate-enzyme interaction, or whole cell capturing. However your project may be declared a ‘coordinated project’ by the Coordinator-General or you may wish to consider this as an option. The EIS assessment process under the EP Act is used for mining or petroleum/gas projects. Other Queensland State EIS assessment processes The department has published an EIS criteria guideline (PDF, 80KB) to help you establish whether your resource project is likely to require an EIS. matters of national environmental significance under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, agriculture, fisheries, transport) any significant issues with another Queensland Government/ Australian Government authority (e.g.impacts on matters of state environmental significance, water quality and resources, environmentally sensitive areas (Category A, B and/or C), air, noise) the relative magnitude (scale and risk) of impacts (e.g.the standard criteria (pursuant Schedule 4, EP Act).In making the decision if an EIS is required, the department will take into account: If the chief executive decides an EIS would not be required for an EA application, a proponent may also apply to voluntarily prepare an EIS. The project proponent applies for a decision on whether an EIS would be required under the EP Act for an EA application for the project (prior to applying for an EA application).The project proponent submits an application for approval to voluntarily prepare an EIS and the department decides that an EIS is appropriate for the proposed project.
Prior to applying for an EA application:.An amendment application for an existing EA for a resource activity under the EP Act is made and the department decides that the proposed amendment is a major amendment.Only site-specific applications can trigger the EIS process standard or variation applications do not. This includes site-specific EA amendment applications for existing resource activities. A site-specific application for an environmental authority for a resource activity under the EP Act is made and the department decides that assessment will be by EIS.Applications for an Environmental Authority (EA):.There are several ways that an EIS process under the EP Act may be applied to the assessment of a proposed resource activity: an EIS under the EP Act has already been submitted to the department.
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