103Outline of EIS process

103 Outline of EIS process (1) If this Act requires an EIS for a development proposal, the proponent of the proposal must apply to the territory planning authority for a document to identify the matters to be addressed in the EIS (see s 109). (2) The territory planning authority must prepare and give a scoping document to the proponent (see s 109 to s 111).

Outline and key concepts Division 6.3.1 (3) The proponent must prepare a draft EIS (see s 112). (4) The territory planning authority must publicly notify the draft EIS (see s 114), and anyone may make a representation about the draft EIS (see s 115). (5) The proponent must revise the draft EIS and give the revised EIS to the territory planning authority (see s 118). (6) The territory planning authority must consider the EIS (see s 121) and— (a) accept the EIS (see s 121 (2)); or (b) give the proponent another opportunity to revise the EIS (see s 122); or (c) reject the EIS (see s 123). (7) If the territory planning authority accepts an EIS, the authority (a) give the EIS to the Minister (see s 125); and (b) prepare an EIS assessment report (see s 126). (8) After receiving an EIS, the Minister may— (a) establish an inquiry panel to inquire about the EIS (see s 132); or (b) give the authority a notice of no action on the EIS (see s 127). (9) An EIS generally expires 5 years after the day it is finalised (see s 131). (10) This section is intended only as a guide to readers.