Which of the following considered under the process of Environment Impact Assessment?

1. Screening
2. Scoping
3. Public hearing
4. Decision making
5. Collection of baseline data

• Screening: this stage decides which projects need a full or partial assessment study.
• Scoping: this stage decides which impacts are necessary to be assessed. This is done based on legal requirements, international conventions, expert knowledge and public engagement. 
• Public hearing: On completion of the EIA report, public and environmental groups living close to project site may be informed and consulted.
• Decision making: the decision on whether the project is to be given approval or not and if it is to be given, under what conditions.
• Collection of baseline data: Baseline data is the environmental status of study area.

By: Shubham Tiwari