Public Participation

Friday, 13 April 2018

1:11 PM

Machine generated alternative text: Stage 3: Public Participation In NSW and in most EIA systems, the public is typically given about 30 days to comment on an EIS document. These comments can be used: - to amend the document. - to consider alternatives/mitigating measures. - to contest a development if the EIS is taken to court. Source: http://evaristbartolo.com/multimedia/photosforarticles/ministry/public_consultation_.jpg

 

Machine generated alternative text: Public Participation Why is it important: makes proponent engage the community gives people a voice and power allows response to unpopular developments allows "non-expert" opinions allows diverse opinions (e.g. minority groups, public interest groups) Source: http://www.gomesconsulting.com/public_consultation&communications/public_consultation.jpg

 

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