A Terms of Reference or TOR, describes the purpose and objectives of, in this case, a project Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Prepared by the Physical Planning Division, the TOR sets the objectives, defines the scope and establishes the strategy and schedule for the EIA process.
See the following:
Sample Terms of Reference for an EIA (PDF, 194 KB)
Sample Terms of Reference - Eco Resort
Terms of Reference - Belle Ravine Quarry
Terms of Reference - Drilling EIA (Soufriere)
Terms of Reference - Geothermal
Terms of Reference - Woodford Hill Resort Project