Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

12.   Review of environmental impact assessment reports

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    (1)   The applicant shall submit, within any time frame stipulated in the Terms of Reference, the comprehensive environmental impact assessment report to the Planning Authority for review.

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    (2)   In reviewing the report, the Planning Authority shall consult with the Scheduled Agencies and may, where necessary, request the applicant to submit additional information.

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    (3)   Having reviewed the report and any additional information that may be submitted, the Planning Authority may either —

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      (a)     accept the report, with or without conditions or amendments;

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      (b)     require the applicant to complete additional work on the environmental impact assessment to meet specific concerns the Planning Authority identifies; or

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      (c)     reject the report if the applicant has not adhered to the Terms of Reference provided by the Planning Authority.

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    (4)   Where required, the applicant shall undertake additional work to meet the concerns of the Planning Authority and submit it to the Planning Authority.

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    (5)   Where the Planning Authority accepts a report, it shall inform the applicant in writing and advise him or her to apply in the prescribed form for a Full Planning Approval.