1. 10 Tips for conducting successful EIA consultation
Begin consultation as soon as possible, you should engage with public bodies throughout the EIA process
Make information available in a variety of formats, strongly consider ease of access for different groups
Consider timing and availability of consultation events in order to promote wide participation
Choose consultation methods that reflect the nature of the policy and stakeholders involved
Ensure consultation lasts for the allotted time – ideally 12 weeks
Make it easy and convenient for consultants to respond
Present information in jargon-free approachable formats
Consider providing travel or other accommodation for consultation participants in order to gain necessary responses
Ensure staff are trained sufficiently in consultation methods and practice
Provide feedback to all the respondents on consultation outcomes and provide access to the final EIA report
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