Marginal note:Minister’s power
31 (1) Subject to sections 32 and 33, if the Minister is of the opinion that a process for assessing the effects of designated projects that is followed by a jurisdiction referred to in any of paragraphs (c) to (g) of the definition jurisdiction in section 2, that has powers, duties or functions in relation to an assessment of the effects of a designated project would be an appropriate substitute, the Minister may, on request of the jurisdiction and before the expiry of the time limit referred to in subsection 18(1), or any extension of that time limit, approve the substitution of that process for the impact assessment.
Marginal note:Notice inviting public comments
(2) When the Minister receives a request for substitution, the Agency must post the request on the Internet site as well as a notice that invites the public to provide comments respecting the substitution within 30 days after the day on which the notice is posted.
Marginal note:Minister must consider public comments
(3) The Minister must consider any comments received from the public in deciding whether to approve the substitution.
Marginal note:Posting of Minister’s decision on Internet site
(4) The Agency must post a notice of the Minister’s decision with respect to the request for substitution and the reasons for it on the Internet site.
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