Section 15: Environmental assessment process

Whenever the Agency decides that there is the need for an environmental assessment on a project before the commencement of the project, the environmental assessment process may include-(a) a screening or mandatory study and the preparation of a screening report;
(b)
a mandatory study or assessment by a review panel as provided in section 35 of this Act and the preparation of a report;
(c) the design and implementation of a follow-up program.