Scoping Flashcards
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What are the aims for scoping ?
Identifying key issues and impacts
Ensuring transparent transparent consultation and communication between public and relevant authorities.
Identifying Terms of reference (TOR)
What are terms of defense (TOR)
This is a roadmap that structures and determines the entire EIA process . It outlines what should be studied , how to conduct the EIA, what date should be collected and a timeline for the project. Ensuring that the EIA is done in a systematic manner addressing all environmental concerns.
What is article 5.2 about ?
This article highlights the role competent authority play in determining the scope and depth of information in an EIA report.
Firstly the project proponent sends the following information :
Characteristics of the project
Location of the project
Likely environmental impact
Operational needs a and capacity
Then the competent authority gives its opinion on the level of detail of information and the scope of the EIA report.
Before issuing this opinion the competent authorities consult relevant authorities as specified in article 6.1. This ensures that all regulatory requirements are addressed and all environmental concerns are considered.
What does Article 6 state ?
This article mandates that the public and relevant stake holders must be informed about the project and its likely environmental impacts.
What does article 6 say ?
This article mandates that if other member states or countries are likely to be affected(trans boundary effects) they must be informed bout the project and its potential impacts.
What does article 8 say?
This article emphasizes that all information and consultation gathered during articles 5,6,7 should be taken into consideration during the project development. Ensuring that decision makers have access to all relevant information and can aid environmentally responsible decision making.
What are the two main types of way scoping is carried out ?
Developer led scoping: this is the most common method of scoping . Where the developer leads the scoping process but does it consultation with competent authorities.
Competent authority or independent body led scoping : where a competent authority like a governmental body is in charge of overseeing the EIA process. In some cases an independent body such as EIA commission is tasked to undertake scoping. This often leads to objective and impartial assessment.
Two main types of scoping , what are they ?
OPen scoping
Closed scoping
What is meant by closed scoping ?
This type scoping where the content of the EIA is predetermined by existing laws and regulations. There are limited consultation between proponent and authorities to m odiferous or adapt existing content onto the specific circumstances of the project.
The public and other stakeholders generally have limited involvement in this scoping process.
What is meant by open scoping ?
This is an inclusive and consultative scoping process that takes into account the opinions of a wide range of stakeholders (authorities,proponent,public,and other relevant interested parties.
This broad consultation results in a more comprehensive EIA process as it draws on knowledge from diverse stakeholders.
What are the key differences between Open scoping and closed scoping?
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What is the purpose of scoping?
Defining the spatial and temporal boundaries.
Identifying the most important issues to reduce irrelevant information.
Ensuring input on environmental concerns drawing from local perspectives , authorities and other stakeholders.
Ensure that the EIA is designed to maximize the information Quality for the decision making.
What are the outcomes of scoping?
Description of Project
Defining alternatives
Identification of VEC
Defining boundaries
Establish baseline data
Identify potential impacts
Identify general and specific regulations
How many forms of alternatives can a project have ?
Alternative to proposed project
Alternative to proposed project location
Alternative to proposed project design (
Explain what options are available under alternative to project?
No action alternatives
The proposed project (same exact project )(usually there as a benchmark for comparison to other alternatives)
Reduced program (scaled down version of the project )
Alternative to the project (tryin out a different project with the same outcome but reduced impact)
Explain what options are available under alternative to project location?
Proposed location ; usually the initial site to serve as a reference point .
Alternative location BCD chosen to reduce environmental impact and in consideration to environmental sensitivity, resource availability, proximity to populations and land use compatibility.
Explain what options are available under alternative to project design?
Initial project design
Alternatives are chosen with variations to reduce environmental impact. This includes considering materials to incorporating energy efficient techniques and pollution control
What does the baseline study entail ?
He baseline study is a preliminary study done to assess the current environmental conditions of the area in and around the proposed project location . This serves as a reference to determine if the project cause any environmental changes.
What are the key components of a base line study ?
Comprehensive gathering of data of environmental conditions: biological, physical and socioeconomic.
Contemporary and future trends : asses the current, future and historic trends of the environment.
The baseline must also consider the other projects ongoing, likely to go on in the area in order to assess and understand cumulative effects.
Must also understand conditions and drivers of change that have shaped current environmental conditions (human or natural)
Must also predict the baseline for future conditions without the project (can be done using models, expert judgement and studying prehistoric data)
What is the major difference between scoping and screening ?
Screening : determines if an EIA is required , the level of assessment and decision makers associated with said EIA.
Scoping: used to identify key issues and impacts as we well as set terms of reference for the entire EIA.
Terms of reference checklist
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