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What is the primary purpose of scoping in the planning process?
What is the primary purpose of scoping in the planning process?
- To finalize project designs
- To identify key issues of concern (correct)
- To conduct detailed impact assessments
- To approve project budgets
What does the outcome of the scoping process determine within an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
What does the outcome of the scoping process determine within an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
- The timeline for project completion
- The scope, depth, and terms of reference for the Environmental Statement (correct)
- The stakeholders involved in the project
- The budget allocation for the assessment
What are the two perspectives that scoping focuses on when describing a project's environment?
What are the two perspectives that scoping focuses on when describing a project's environment?
- Before and after project completion
- Environment without project (Baseline Environment) and Environment with project (correct)
- Natural environment and built environment
- Local environment and global environment
What does the term 'baseline situation' refer to in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
What does the term 'baseline situation' refer to in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
What does the term 'Ad Hoc' generally signify?
What does the term 'Ad Hoc' generally signify?
What is the primary purpose of checklist methods in environmental assessment?
What is the primary purpose of checklist methods in environmental assessment?
What characterizes checklists in environmental assessment?
What characterizes checklists in environmental assessment?
Which of the following organizations have prepared checklists for various types of undertakings to ensure competent attention to environmental parameters?
Which of the following organizations have prepared checklists for various types of undertakings to ensure competent attention to environmental parameters?
What type of method does a checklist represent in environmental assessment?
What type of method does a checklist represent in environmental assessment?
What is a characteristic of checklists in environmental assessment?
What is a characteristic of checklists in environmental assessment?
Study Notes
Scoping in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- The primary purpose of scoping in the planning process is to identify key issues of concern.
Outcome of Scoping Process
- The outcome of the scoping process determines the scope, depth, and terms of reference for the Environmental Statement.
Scoping Perspectives
- Scoping focuses on two perspectives when describing a project's environment: Environment without project (Baseline Environment) and Environment with project.
Baseline Situation
- The term "baseline situation" refers to the existing environmental situation in the absence of the activity.
Ad Hoc
- The Latin phrase "Ad Hoc" means "For that" or "For this" and generally signifies a solution designed for a specific problem or task.
"As you go along" Method
- The "As you go along" method primarily entails a step-by-step planning and implementation approach in environmental assessment.
Checklists in Environmental Assessment
- Checklists are standard lists of the types of impacts associated with a particular type of project.
- Checklists are used by organizations such as financial, regulatory, and professional organizations (e.g., ADB, World Bank, ICOLD, ESCAP) to ensure competent attention to environmental parameters.
- The primary purpose of checklist methods is to organize information and ensure no potential impact is overlooked.
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Quiz questions on the purpose of scoping in an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and its outcome. Understand the key aspects of the scoping process in EIA.
