Main steps in the SEA

Question 1

PRELIMINARY STEPS

Answer 1

▪ Screening to determine whether or not an SEA is needed and at what level
▪ Scoping to identify key issues and alternatives, set objectives and develop terms of reference for
SEA
▪ Identification of alternatives, including no action

Question 2

CONTINUES THROUGHOUT

Answer 2

▪ Identify and carry out defined roles & responsibilities
▪ Inform and involve the public – to identify the views and concerns held by stakeholders
▪ Scoping can also be applied at regular points in the SEA

Question 3

DETAILED ASSESSMENT

Answer 3

▪ Analyse and evaluate the impacts to identify the significant effects of selected
alternatives and measures for mitigation and follow-up
▪ Report to provide the information for decision-making
▪ Review the quality of the information to ensure it is clear, sufficient and relevant to the
decision being taken

Question 4

FOLLOW-UP

Answer 4

▪ Undertake follow up to check on implementation, and track any arrangements for
subsidiary SEA or EIA.
▪ Monitoring and review to see if outcomes are as expected