An approach to integrate impact scoping with environmental impact assessment |
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Authors: | Alan J Kennedy William A Ross |
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Institution: | (1) Faculty of Graduate Studies Committee on Resources and the Environment, The University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, T2N 1N4 Calgary, Alberta, Canada;(2) Faculty of Environmental Design, The University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, T2N 1N4 Calgary, Alberta, Canada;(3) Present address: Esso Resources Canada Service No. 15, Grand Centre, TOA 1TO Alberta, Canada |
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Abstract: | Impact scoping is the process of identifying important issues of a proposal and focusing the environmental impact assessment
(EIA) on the high-priority issues. Although impact scoping in one form or another has been inherent to EIA for some time,
documentation of its development and discussion of refinements to impact scoping processes have not been forthcoming. This
article traces the development of impact scoping through time and highlights the need for such processes in EIA. A focused
environmental assessment (FEA) approach to impact scoping that is suitable for implementation in an EIA is presented here
and advantages of its use are delineated. FEA is a three-staged process that encourages impact scoping through progressive
steps including impact identification, assessment and management planning. FEA combines a suite of EIA methods including:
issues matrices, impact hypotheses, valued ecosystem components, and stakeholder participation sessions to effectively integrate
impact scoping with EIA. |
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Keywords: | Environmental impact assessment Environmental management Environmental protection Impact scoping methods |
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