Public Scoping Detail:
Project proponent and EIA contractor must present the activity, work or project to the communities and local authorities, and conduct a survey to collect the inputs from the communities. EIA Regulations, Articles 33 and 34
Public Review of TOR Detail:
Individuals, whether public or private, shall have the right to be heard by the National Environmental Technical Secretariat, at any stage of the evaluation process and in the operational phase of the work or project. The observations of the interested parties will be included in the record and taken into consideration for the final report. Law 7554, Art. 22. See also EIA Regulations, Art. 42.
Public Participation Opportunities:
Scoping
Terms of reference
Public Meetings and/or public hearings
Review of final EIA
Public Meetings Detail::
Public hearings may be convened ex officio by SETENA, or at the request of a natural or legal person, in cases deemed necessary. EIA Regulations, Art. 57.
Criteria to Hold Public Meeting:
Members of the public must request a meeting and/or hearing
Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing
Days for Public to Review Draft EIA:
Days for Public to Review Final EIA:
Public Comments on Draft EIA:
Public Comments on Final EIA:
Public Comments on Final EIA Detail:
EIA Regulations, Articles 41 and 42
Response to Public Comments:
Response to Public Comments Detail:
Observations are part of the EIA file and they must be considered by decisionmaking authorities. The regulations do not provide guidance on how public comments and observations are to be formally addressed. EIA Regulations Article 42
Facilitation of Public Participation: