Scoping STEP 2 IN AN EIA

Question 1

What are the main aims for scoping in an EIA?(could be translated into outcomes )

Answer 1

It helps to identify key environmental issues and impacts(reduces unnecessary information).
It helps to begin early involvement of the public and relevant authorities(increases knowledge resources ).
It helps to establish the Terms of Reference (TOR) which serves as a road map for the rest of the EIA . Outlining what information needs to be collected and analyzed .
It helps to define the spatial and temporal boundaries.
Ensure that the EIA maximizes on quality information for the decision making process.
Establishes baseline trends.
Identify general and specific regulations.

Question 2

What does the EU directive of article 5 say about scoping?

Answer 2

The competent opinion must give its opinion on the scope and level of detail of the information presented by the developer/proponent . This scope must include characteristics of the project, technical capacity, its impact on the environment and location. This opinion should be included in the EIA report produced by the developer/proponent and the competent authority should consult with the relevant authorities stated in Article 6 (1)before giving their opinion

Question 3

What does the EU article 6 say with regards to scoping ?

Answer 3

Information must be made available to the public and stakeholders.

Question 4

What does the EU article 7 say with regards to scoping ?

Answer 4

Information must be sent to nearby member states if likely to be affected .

Question 5

What does the EU article 8nsay with regards to scoping ?

Answer 5

The information and results gathered from consultation pursuant to articles 5-7. It’s be carefully considered in the approval process of the project

Question 6

What are the two main bodies of mandatory systems adopted for scoping under the EU directive for EIAs?

Answer 6

1. Scoping must be undertaken by the developer/ proponent.
2. Scoping must be undertaken by competent authorities or an Independent body such as the EIA commission (in consultation with the proponent )

Question 7

What are the two main types of scoping .

Answer 7

1. Open Scoping
2. Closed Scoping

Question 8

What is closed scoping defined as?

Answer 8

This is a type of scoping where the scoping content of the scoping process is predetermined by laws or regulation . However it can be ,modified through consultation between the project proponent and authorities.

Question 9

What is open scoping defined as?

Answer 9

This is a scoping process where the content is determined by a transparent process based on consultation with interested parties : proponents, authorities, public and other stakeholders.

Question 10

Defining spatial boundary.

Answer 10

This is the study of the geographical area likely to be affected by the project either directly or indirectly.

For water pollution ( downstream area should be considered)
For air pollution wind direction should be considered as well the distance the pollutant is like to travel.

Question 11

What is normally included in the baseline study ?

Answer 11

1. Current environmental conditions
2. Contemporary and future trends: contemporary trends are the observed patterns or trends observed in the present which give an insight into the dynamics of VCs in a project area. Future trends determine how these contemporary trends are going to evolve in the absence of the propose project(future conditions).
   Contemporary trends help us understand what drives change in a VC and how quickly the change is occurring ..as well as the magnitude and significance of said change.
3. Other proposals those accepted and foreseen

Question 12

What are the major differences between screening and scoping ?

Answer 12

Screening : used to determine if an EIA is needed or not. If needed the level of assessment be (major, minor) and decision making authorities.

Scoping: used to identify key issues .
Establishes the Terms of Reference for the remaining EIA process

Question 13

What are the TOR that need to be completed before the EIA continues?

Answer 13

Screening
Scoping(where authorities and public have to be involved )

Question 14

What is the checklist for TOR

Answer 14

1. The depth of EIA (is baseline date available)
2. Description of the valued components.
3. Consultations with all agencies involved in project development and EIA.
4. All stakeholder like to benefit and be harmed by the project
5. Description of endemic species
6. Environmental impacts likely to be affected.
7. Alternatives
8. Legal requirements and future legislation
9. Special regulations for the project site
10. Mitigation strategies.
    11.Expertise needed for the EIA
11. Temporal boundaries
    13.the budget of the study
12. Natural resource valuation
13. Environmental aspects the project is likely to affect.