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Table 2.1. Project details required in the Wildlife Impact Study process.

01 PROJECT 02 PROJECT
LOCATION
INFORMATION
▪ Project title. ▪ Description of project location
▪ Details of Project Proponent including boundary coordinates.
[Company, address, contact ▪ Maps (topographic, aerial,
person(s) and contact details]. satellite, etc.) the locations of
▪ Project concept and description. the site in relation to
▪ Project components. surrounding land-use, sensitive
▪ Project layout plan. receptors and landmarks.
▪ Details of project activities. ▪ Supporting photographs and
▪ Sources of materials. documentation.
▪ Material storage areas. ▪ Future land-use map (e.g.
▪ Transport route and temporary structure and local plans).
access. ▪ Zoning and land-use policies
▪ Project implementation related to the project.
schedule. ▪ Identification of sensitive
▪ List of infrastructure, utilities and receptors (affected
amenities. communities’ areas of ecological
importance, heritage and
archaeological significance,
etc.).
▪ Buffer and setback
requirements, if any.

3.3.1 Screening, Scoping and Formulation of Terms of Reference (TOR)

Screening is the first process in the EIA study to determine if a proposed development
project is subject to a regulatory provision requiring a Wildlife Impact Study. Scoping is the early
stage of the EIA process in identifying the key environment and wildlife-related issues, according
to Environmental Quality (Prescribed activities) (Environmental Quality Assessment) Order 2015.
The scoping answers the question of what to be investigated and assessed during the subsequent
phases of the Wildlife Impact Study process, and the range and extent of the key issues that need
to be addressed. The scoping step is of extreme importance because it determines the focus and
depth of the Wildlife Impact Study, which in turn implicates the requirements on time, personnel,
and cost of the study. The scoping ensures that only significant issues and rational alternatives are
examined and results in the formulation of the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Wildlife Impact
Study. In general, TOR is to sets the objectives, defines the scope, and establishes the strategy and

schedule for the EIA and Wildlife Impact Study process to address these issues.

3.3.2 Application of research permit

The application of research permit is required before conducting a Wildlife Impact Study,
which after Terms of Reference (TOR) being verified by DOE. A Wildlife Impact Study shall only be
carried out by a team of Qualified Persons who hold a valid registration with the DOE and
endorsed by PERHILITAN as wildlife experts.

12 GUIDANCE DOCUMENT ON WILDLIFE
IMPACT STUDY FOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA)