The project titled ‘Scope, Structure and Processes of National Environment Assessment and Monitoring Authority (NEAMA) given by MoEF to IIT Delhi consortium had the broad mandate for developing the objectives, structure and core processes of the proposed NEAMA. The findings and recommendations of the project are based on: an analysis of various research and committee reports; a critical review of the implementation of EIA notification 2006, CRZ notification 1991 and proposed CZM Notification 2010, a review of the international practices field visits to CPCB, SPCB (Maharashtra, Gujarat & Punjab), regional office of MoEF, Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority , Punjab PCC, IA and CRZ divisions of MoEF; and stakeholder consultations with the industry, civil society and government representatives. Major findings and recommendations in this summary are classified under three sections. Section I brings out the need, scope and fundamental principles for the design of NEAMA . Sections II and III present structure and process related recommendations respectively.