162. Within forty-five days following the reception of the impact assessment statement by the Review Committee, the latter shall recommend to the Deputy Minister whether to authorize the project or not and, as the case may be, on what conditions, or shall recommend that he require the applicant to carry out such supplementary research or studies as he indicates, or to prepare a detailed impact assessment statement, as the case may be.
The delay fixed in the first paragraph may be extended by the Deputy Minister, who shall consult the Review Committee.
1978, c. 94, s. 4; 1979, c. 49, s. 33.