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♤ Scoping is a process of detailing the terms of reference of EIA. It has to be done by the consultant in consultation with the project proponent and guidance, if need be, from Impact Assessment Agency.
♤ The Ministry of Environment and Forests has published sector-wise guidelines (Comprehensive terms of reference) which outline the significant issues which has to be addressed in the EIA studies.
♤ Quantifiable impacts are to be assessed on the basis of magnitude, prevalence, frequency and duration and non-quantifiable impacts (such as aesthetic or recreational value), significance is commonly determined
through the socio-economic criteria.
♤ After the areas, where the project could have significant impact, are identified, the baseline status of these should be monitored. And then the likely changes in these on account of the construction and operation of the proposed project should be predicted.