Projects Requiring EIA: Government projects, Private projects
Abridged Assessments: No
Abridged Assessments Detail: Abridged assessments are not discussed in the Planning & Building Law or Regulations.
Best Practices in Lieu of EIA: No
Who Conducts Screening: Government
Criteria for Screening: List or appendix of project or activity types, Proposed project or activity may cause significant environmental impact
Criteria for Screening Detail: The regulations identified certain types of activities that require the project proponent to submit an EIS. P&B Regulations, sec. 2(a). An EIS may be required for any plan that may have a significant impact on the environment. P&B Regulations sec. 2(2), 2(3).
Who Prepares EIA: Project Proponent (with or without contractor)
Who Pays for EIA: Project Proponents
EIA Contractor Qualifications: Yes
EIA Contractor Qualifications Detail: "The Minister of Environmental Protection shall prescribe for the categories of plans the professions, the education and professional training, the qualifications and the professional experience required of a professional." Planning & Building Act sec. 83(B)(b)
Conflict of Interest: No
Terms of Reference: Yes
Days for Decision Maker Review: 31-60
Automatic Approval: No
Written Decision: Yes
Written Decision Detail: Written decision is implied in P&B Regulations section 12(d). "The guidelines, the statement, the environmental adviser's opinion and the planning agency's decision shall constitute background documentation of the plan. . . ."
Authority to Impose Conditions: Yes
Authority to Impose Conditions Detail: Yes, the planning agency shall decide which provisions for the prevention of negative environmental impacts (mitigation) shall be included as a condition for approval. P&B Regulations sec. (12)(c).
Expiry of Decision: Indefinite
Financial Assurances or Bond: No