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This document outlines the proposed amendments to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations, detailing the application and assessment process for Water Use Licenses (WUL). Key stages include public participation, preliminary and detailed assessments, and opportunities for additional information requests. The timeline highlights key decision periods, incorporating public comments into the Basic Assessment Report (BAR), Environmental Management Program (EMPr), and Closure Plans. The process ensures compliance with the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) and promotes transparency and stakeholder engagement throughout.
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EIA Regulations Amendments Proposed changes to EIA regime
WUL Pre –application Public participation Application submission Preliminary assessment Detailed Assessment Request additional information Finalize assessment Decision MPRDA Application 2014: Basic Assessment Process Acceptance Application Closure Plan Consultation Basic Assessment Report 90 days 90 days 90 days Public Participation including CA (30 days) incorporate PP comments Submit BAR, EMPr & Closure Plan or Notification of addition 50 days PP BAR, EMPr & Clsoure Plan review Decision 197 DAYS (Non- substantive) Public Participation including CA (30 days) Incorporate PP comments 50 days Consultation Basic Assessment Report , EMPr and Closure Plan 247 DAYS (Substantive) 107 days 157 days BAR, EMPr & Clsoure Plan review Decision Submit BAR ,EMPr & Closure Plan DMR Finalises MPRDA Application 107 days EA & SEMA APPEAL FINALISED (60- 90 days) APPEAL ON EA AND SEMA DECISION PREREQUISITE FOR MPRDA DECISION BECOMING EFFECTIVE MPRDA DECISION EFFECTIVE
MRDA application WUL Pre –application Public participation Application submission Preliminary assessment Detailed Assessment Request additional information Finalize assessment Decision l 2014: S&EIR Process Acceptance Consultation EIR & EMPr Consultation EIR & EMPr Submit EIR & EMPr Submit EIR & EMPr Scoping Report Submitted Application Consultation Scoping report 44 days public participation including CA (30 days) incorporate PP comments 43 days 193 days 193 days 43 days accept or Refuse application if scoping report unacceptable develop EIR & EMPr 300 DAYS (Non- substantive) 106 days Public Participation including CA (30 days) Incorporate PP comments 350 DAYS (Substantive) or Notification of addition 50 days PP EIR & EMPr review Decision DMR Finalises MPRDA Application 50 days Public participation incl CA (30 days) Incorporate PP comments 107 days EIR & EMPr review Decision 157 days 107 days EA & SEMA APPEAL FINALISED (60- 90 days) MPRDA DECISION EFFECTIVE APPEAL ON EA AND SEMA DECISION PREREQUISITE FOR MPRDA DECISION BECOMING EFFECTIVE
