Section 14, 62 of the Environmental Protection Act, 2008, the Board hereby makes

(1) Applicants for category A and B projects shall submita scoping report to the Executive Chairman or Authorised Officer specified in the Fourth Schedule. (2) The Executive Chairman or designated officer in consultation with the Board shall review the scoping report and advise the applicant, within a period of 21 days from the date of submission, of any modifications to the scope of the assessment or additional information that may be required. (3) Applicants for a Category C Project shall not be required to submit a scoping report but may submit a draft of the ESIA to the Executive Chairman or Authorised Officer with a request for guidance on any additional subject matter that may be required to be covered.