A New Model to Assess Compensation for Eco-Environmental Damage

Abstract

To improve procedures to initiate compensation for ecological damage, and to more quickly and efficiently quantify damage during the initial stages of damage, inspiration is drawn from the US Natural Resources Damage Assessment System to construct an ecological environment assessment model that includes indicators such as pollutant hazards, environmental functions, exceedance, pollution duration, pollutant quantity, and receptor sensitivity. According to rating values, a particular incident (a “case”) is apportioned to one of three levels: significantly minor, minor, and significant damage. These levels are used as a starting point for refining the case. We applied 126 cases from City A to this model. Results indicate that it is highly consistent with the actual situation. This model has good maneuverability. Based on existing standard specifications and practical cases, this model is validated. This model can be applied to provide technical guidance and a standardized response strategy to managers in instances of environmental impact.