​This guideline identifies the main factors to be considered when preparing an EIA for Land Reclamation Integrated Developments, which are associated with diverse exchange of the existing habitats and development of settlements accompanied with masses of emigrants with all their outputs (e.g. drainage effluents, wastewater effluents, solid waste…). These outputs will affect the ecological balance of the region and the adjacent regions (soil, water, and air). Not all matters in this guideline will be applicable to every proposal, and this checklist is not exhaustive. The EIA must be tailored to suit the potential impacts of the specific proposal at the specific proposed location(s), and it is essential to focus on relevant key issues. Use of this guideline alone will not be sufficient to prepare an EIA. Reference should be made to relevant laws and other guidelines, such as Law 4/1994 for the Environment, Law 48/1982 protecting the River Nile and its waterways from pollution, Law 93/1962 concerning disposal of wastewater to municipal sewers, relevant ministerial decrees, EEAA Guidelines for Egyptian Environmental Impact Assessment, and other guidelines. Developers should be fully aware of their obligations under all laws and guidelines applicable to their situation. ​