Amendment to the Environmental Impact Statement Regulations (Chapter 2401-61): Reimbursement of Fees: Independent Preparer Required

I IR up l ·~ u ) I\ J\·] U'\.i l ) \ I I . ' I :, J ~ ' I I I I . [ \ I • l . ( I JI ' l'.-\1 i\L! FNV!RONMENTAL livlfl;\( I" ST.-\TFrvll-'.NT IU{ ;t I.\ II< 1f\,'-. 2-tO 1-6 l-1 I Rci111bUI·sement of Fees; Independent P1·eparer Required (,\) Independent ·rhird [J;1rtv Prep,1rcr (.,) In order lo choose the indepentknt third party who will pn:p,Ul' the .ipplH.:.mt'!-> <·ll\ irn11nwnt.tl impact statement, the Board shall prepare a list of consultants qualified in the preparation of environmental impact statements. The list shall be prepared annually by solirting statements of qualifications for environmental consultants, which shall be evaluated by :m internal review based on publicly announced criteria. (4) The appUcant sha!I select the independent third party to prepare the cnvirn111m.•fllal impan statement for the applicant's project from the list compiled by the Board. A contract for ,t-r\·iccs .sldl then be negoti,1ted and executed between the selected consultant and the applicant. The appiic;mt and consultant must consult with and receive the approval of the Board regarding the negotiated scope of work for the project, before the contract is signed. (5) The 1ppiic,mt slull pay in advance io1 the preparation of the environmental impact statement prior tc, the commencement d work under rhe contract. These monies shall be held rn an escrow acr~ount by EQPB until su...:h ti.n1c as the monies are disbursed to the consultant. (B) Rei1r.bursement for Mt)nitoring, Inspection, ,wd Misce!Lmeous Expenses Incurred Bv Tbe Board. (2) The .1pplicam shall reimbur:;e the Board for expenses it incurs during the prepar,1tion ,md review of the environmenra1 impact statement, including mailing, facsimile, telephone, copying, trnnspoi·tation, and any fees p.;.id to specialists required to review the environmental imp;1ct statement. Effective Due Certification of Adoption l'n·":>ident1.\I .-\ppro\·,1l I:foveIDh<::.t 6, 1998 olm, Chairperson Environmental Quality Protection Board ;rl ,. ionorable Kuni~,,.-o Republic of Palau President