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What is scoping?
An early stage of the EIA process
begins once screening is completed
identifies key issues and impacts to be considered
establishes the content and scope of an EIA report
the most important step in EIA
lays the foundation of an effective process, saves time and money, and
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lays the foundation of an effective process, saves time and money, and
reduces conflict
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Types of scoping
Closed scoping: wherein the content and scope of an EIA Report is
pre-determined by law and modified through closed
consultations between a developer and the competent authority
Open or Public scoping: a transparent process based on
public consultations
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public consultations
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Elements of scoping
define the parameters of the EIA
study
Identify and inform stakeholders
identify stakeholder concerns
identify the main issues and
impacts to be studied
consider feasible and practical
alternatives
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identify stakeholder concerns
agree on the means of public
involvement and methods of
analysis
alternatives
establish Terms of Reference for
the EIA
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Steps in the scoping process
prepare a scope outline
develop the outline through
informal consultation with
environmental and health
organise key issues into impact
categories (study list)
amend the outline accordingly
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environmental and health
authorities
make the outline available
compile an extensive list of
concerns
evaluate relevant concerns to
establish key issues
develop Terms of reference
(ToR)
monitor progress against the
ToR, revising as necessary
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Who should be involved in scoping?
proponent
EIA consultant
supervisory authority for EIA
affected public
interested public
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supervisory authority for EIA
other responsible agencies
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Guiding principles for scoping
Scoping is a process, not an
activity or event.
Design a scoping process for
each proposal.
Specify the role of the public in
the EIA process.
Document the results to guide
EIA preparation.
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each proposal.
Start early, or as soon as
available information allows.
Prepare an information
package on what is expected.
EIA preparation.
Respond to new information
and issues as necessary.
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EIA Terms of Reference to be included
in outline
study area and boundaries
alternatives to be examined
impacts and issues to be studied
approach to be taken
information and data to be included
in the EIA report
timetable and requirements for
completion of the EIA process
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approach to be taken
requirements for mitigation and
monitoring
completion of the EIA process
opportunities for wider public
involvement
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Scoping in accordance with
the EIA and EA regulations, 2005 of Tanzania
An environmental impact assessment shall be conducted in accordance with scoping
and the terms of reference developed during the scoping exercise by the developer or
proponent (Reg. 13 (1))
The scoping report shall contain among other things the following
components:
(a) how the scoping exercise was undertaken;
(b) identification of issues and problem;
(c) synthesis of results of the scooping exercise including details of
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(c) synthesis of results of the scooping exercise including details of
potential negative and positive impacts;
(d) stakeholder groups identified and how they were involved in the
scoping exercise;
(e) spatial, temporal and institutional boundaries of the project;
(f) project alternatives; and
(g) terms of reference (re. 13 (4))
Specific Guidance Manuals are still missing
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Scoping in accordance with EIA procedures
in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique
The EIA must be carried out by registered experts in these three
countries, although such is not specified in the EU Directive,
In Tanzania public consultation is mandatory during the scoping
According to a paper presented by Cristina Rebelo and Jos Guerreiro of According to a paper presented by Cristina Rebelo and Jos Guerreiro of
Instituto Cincia Aplicada e Tecnologia, Faculdade de Cincias da Instituto Cincia Aplicada e Tecnologia, Faculdade de Cincias da
Universidade de Lisboa, Edificio ICAT, Campo Grande 1749 Universidade de Lisboa, Edificio ICAT, Campo Grande 1749- -016 Lisboa 016 Lisboa
PORTUGAL to IAIA. PORTUGAL to IAIA.
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In Tanzania public consultation is mandatory during the scoping
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Assignment!
Describe a Scoping in accordance with the EIA practice and prospects
in any of the East-Southern African Country (except Tanzania,
Mozambique and Kenya)
Description (Art/Quote X.X)?????
Submission on 23 April, may also followed by a presentation and/class
discussions
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Public scoping is required for Category A projects.
(OP 4.01, Art. 15)
Borrowers must consult the affected public shortly after
environmental screening and before the terms of reference for
the environmental assessment are finalised.
For this initial consultation, the borrower needs to provide a
Scoping in accordance with
World Bank procedure
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For this initial consultation, the borrower needs to provide a
summary of the proposed project's objectives, description and potential impacts.
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Additional Reference materials:
GLASSON, J.; THERIVEL, R.; CHADWICK, A. (1995); Introduction to
environmental impact assessment, Principles and procedures, process, practice
and prospects. UCL Press,
Any existing scoping lecture notes from either: Dr. PAUL E, MTONI (Faculty of
Science, SUA); PROF. MASHAURI and PROF. KATIMA (CoET, UDSM),
EUROPEAN COMMISSION (EC) (2001); Guidance on EIA Scoping,
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EUROPEAN COMMISSION (EC) (2001); Guidance on EIA Scoping,
Environmental Resources Management, Edinburgh,
UNEP: EIA training Manual, Scoping,
WORLD BANK: EIA procedures/(O.P), Scoping,
+ all other reference(s) provided in a previously reference list,