(1) The Authority shall first submit the National Waste Management Strategy for public review and comment, and for this purpose shall—
(a) by notice in the Gazette and by placement of a notice for 2 consecutive weeks in at least 2 newspapers published regularly in Saint Lucia;
(b) by broadcast for at least 3 occasions on at least 2 radio stations and one television station based in Saint Lucia, invite any member of the public to submit views on the strategy and advise the public—
(i) where copies of the National Waste Management Strategy may be obtained for review;
(ii) the address to which any comments on the National Waste Management Strategy may be submitted; and
(iii) the closing date for making any submissions.
(2) The Authority shall allow a period of at least 30 days and no more than 45 days for the receipt of comments on the National Waste Management Strategy under subsection (1).
(3) After receipt of comments from the public, and any changes made which the Authority considers desirable, the Authority, through the Planning Authority shall submit the National Waste Management Strategy to Cabinet for approval.
(4) Cabinet may either—
(a) approve the National Waste Management Strategy, with or without amendments; or
(b) refer the Strategy back to the Authority with a recommendation to correct any deficiency.
(5) Where Cabinet refers the Strategy back to the Authority, the Authority shall take all necessary measures to give effect to the recommendations of Cabinet within such time as Cabinet may specify for that purpose.
(6) The National Waste Management Strategy, once approved by Cabinet, shall be binding on any person or authority discharging a function under this Act and such person or authority shall comply with the requirements of the Strategy.
(7) The National Waste Management Strategy, once approved by Cabinet, shall provide the basis for evaluating—
(a) waste management options relating to all development approvals; and
(b) the licensing of waste management facilities under this Act.