Public Scoping Detail:
When developing the terms of reference, the project approving agency may take into consideration the views of the public.
Public Participation Opportunities:
Scoping
Public Meetings and/or public hearings
Review of final EIA
Public Meetings Detail::
The decision whether to hold a hearing is at the discretion of the project approving agency "where it considers [a hearing] appropriate in the public interest." NEA, sec. 23BB(3)
Criteria to Hold Public Meeting:
Ministry or agency has discretion to decide whether to hold a meeting and/or hearing
Days for Public to Review Final EIA:
Public Comments on Draft EIA:
Public Comments on Final EIA:
Public Comments on Final EIA Detail:
The project approving agency must provide notice of the availability of the EIA report and invite the public to submit comments. 1993 Regulations (no internal numbering)
Response to Public Comments:
Response to Public Comments Detail:
The project approving agency "shall have regard to such comments and any other materials if any, elicited at [the public hearing], in determining whether to grant its approval for the implementation of such prescribed project." NEA, sec. 23BB(3). Upon completion of the public consultation period, the project approving agency must forward comments to the project proponent within 6 days. The project proponent must respond to such comments in writing to the project approving agency. 1993 Regulations, sec. 12
Facilitation of Public Participation: