Scoping definition

Scoping means determining the range of proposed actions, alternatives, and impacts to be discussed in an EIS. Because an EIS is required to analyze significant environmental impacts only, scoping is intended to identify and narrow the EIS to the significant issues. The required scoping process (Section 25.05.408) provides interagency and public notice of a DS, or equivalent notification, and opportunity to comment. The lead agency has the option of expanding the scoping process (Section 25.05.410), but shall not be required to do so. Scoping is used to encourage cooperation and early resolution of potential conflicts, to improve decisions, and to reduce paperwork and delay.

Scoping means the act of participating in early discussions or investigations between the local government and California Native American tribe, and the development proponent if authorized by the California Native American tribe, regarding the potential effects a proposed development could have on a potential tribal cultural resource, as defined in Section 21074 of the Public Resources Code, or California Native American tribe, as defined in Section 21073 of the Public Resources Code.

Examples of Scoping in a sentence

Neither Key Milestone 1, Scoping and planning, nor Key Milestone 2, Project completion, can be changed without an amendment to the Agreement.
The Services may include: (i) Design & Scoping Services (as defined in clause 3.1); and/or (ii) Implementation Services (as defined in clause 4.1); and/or (iii) Managed Services (as defined in clause 6.1).

Scoping means a process conducted at the outset of preparation of an EIS which involves asking for the views of other governmental agencies and the interested public about what should be in the EIS, the issues it should address, and the relatively more significant issues that should be subjected to in−depth analy- sis.

Scoping means consultations with concerned government departments, local authorities, non-governmental organizations, members of the public and any other interested persons, to determine the extent of the likely environmental impact of a proposed activity;

Scoping means an early, open process with the public and public agencies for identifying the anticipated range of issues for a proposed action.

Scoping means deciding alternatives to be analyzed, a range of significant and likely significant impacts, and study methods.

Scoping means a process of determining the extent and details of a strategic environmental assessment, including identification of significant strategic issues and impacts;