This is on page 14, replacing lines 8 to 11 to be more specific:
The Agency must ensure the public is provided with opportunities to participate meaningfully
My understanding is we all agree with that:
in its preparations for a possible impact assessment of a designated project, or an assessment under section 92, 93 or 95
That includes impact assessments, regional assessments, and strategic assessments:
including by inviting the public to provide comments within the period that it specifies and in accordance with the regulations.
We don't know what this planning phase will apply to. If it's sensible, it makes sense to apply that to decisions on whether we need a regional assessment or a strategic assessment. I think it's important that those be referenced right up front.