Action after receipt of EIA

(1) Upon receiving the environmental impact assessment, the Department– (a) may direct that copy of the environmental impact assessment be made available for inspection by interested persons; Environmental Protection 21 (b) shall examine the environmental impact assessment or cause the same to be examined to determine whether it complies with the previously agreed terms of reference; and (c) shall examine the environmental impact assessment or cause it to be examined to determine whether– (i) further environmental assessment is required; or (ii) any significant harmful impact is indicated. (2) The Department shall cause the environmental impact assessment and its summary report to be placed before the Committee for approval or otherwise if the Department– (a) is satisfied in its checks for completeness with the previously-agreed terms of reference; and (b) has prepared its summary report as to whether further environmental assessment is required or whether any significant harmful impact is indicated in it.