Various approaches to designation of project to the EIA are also
proved by different criteria and threshold values applied. It is assumed
that such differences may significantly influence ability to
achieve similar approach to qualification of projects which may
have negative influence on the environment in the whole EU
(GHK, 2010; IMPEL, 2012). The criteria and thresholds are designed
to facilitate examination of the actual characteristics of any given
project in order to determine whether it is subject to the requirement
to carry out an environmental impact assessment
(IMPEL, 2012; Interpretation, 2014)