Section 17: Factors not included

(1)
The Agency may delegate any part of the screening or mandatory study of a project, including the preparation of the screening report or mandatory study report, but shall not delegate the duty to take a course of action pursuant to section 21(1) or 39(1) of this Act.
(2)
For greater certainty, the Agency shall not take a course of action pursuant to section 21 (1) or 39(1) unless it is satisfied that any duty or function delegated pursuant to subsection (1) thereof has been carried out in accordance with provisions of this Act or any relevant enactment.