"Project Profiles to be submitted in both English and Chinese starting from 1 January 2000"

Since the operation of the EIA Ordinance on 1 April 1998, public participation in the EIA process under the Ordinance has brought about positive changes to EIA process in Hong Kong. As we enter the millennium, our first step in the continuous improvement of the operation of the EIA Ordinance is to enhance public participation.

To meet the needs of the local community, all applicants will be required to submit project profiles in both English and Chinese. This requirement will apply equally to both applications for EIA study briefs and applications for permissions to apply directly for environmental permit starting from 1 January 2000.