ABSTRACT
One of the aims of the EIA process is to provide information about a proposal's likely environmental impacts to the developer, public and decision-makers, so that a better decision may be made. Consultation with the public and statutory consultees in the EIA process can help to ensure the quality, comprehensiveness and effectiveness of the EIA, as well as to ensure that the various groups' views are adequately taken into consideration in the decision-making process. Consultation and participation l can be useful at most stages of the EIA process:
As such, how the information is presented, how the various interested parties use that information, and how the final decision incorporates the results of the EIA and the views of the various parties, are essential components in the EIA process.
