Public Participation

(1) During the course of an environmental impact assessment, the developer shall provide an opportunity for 16 Environmental Protection public consultations between the developer and interested members of the public, especially within or immediately adjacent to the geographical area of the proposed undertaking, in order– (a) to provide information concerning the proposed undertaking to the people whose environment may be affected by the undertaking; and (b) to record the concerns of the local community regarding the environmental impact of the proposed undertaking. (2) At any time during an environmental impact assessment of a proposed undertaking the Department may invite written comments from interested persons concerning the environmental impact of an undertaking. (3) The Department may forward the written comments under subsection (2) to the developer who shall answer any pertinent questions raised in such written comments. (4) The procedure for public contact and involvement shall be determined by the Department.