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FUNCTION
- Formulating direction to strengthen the EIA mechanisms and procedures in Malaysia.
- Formulating direction to strengthen the development input mechanisms including for Exclusive Economic Zone EEZ inputs and Continental Shelf Act.
- Processing EIA Reports for the Second Schedule and the First Schedule involving more than one (1) state.
- Administer the Registration Scheme of Qualified Person under Section 33A (Environmental Auditor) and Section 34A(2) (EIA Consultant).
- Member of the Technical Committees of other agencies in providing input on project development.
- Member of the Technical Committees of other agencies for the formulation of policies, directions of sustainable development and conservation of biodiversity at the national level.
- Publish relevant guidelines for stakeholder’s reference in project development.
- Formulate, plan and transform EIA enforcement effectively.
- Monitor the implementation of EIA for projects in the Strait of Johor (SOJ) and projects under the Settlement of Agreement, 2005.
- Manage and update inventory related to EIA projects and EIA enforcement in Malaysia.
- Settings Targets and Key Performance Index (KPI) for EIA Enforcement in Malaysia
- Deliver expert advisory services for the implementation of integration sustainable development as a model/benchmark to investors (pre-planning) at the internal and national levels.