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SUMMARY |
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This bill establishes the principle that a proponent of a project that
requires review and approval and that affects the public interest or the
environment should assist with funding for intervenors. The bill will
assist intervenors with a record of responsible representation of a facet
of the public interest to put their arguments respecting the project before
the approving authority.
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The authority appoints a funding panel to determine who will benefit
from the project, hear applications for funding from intervenors, and
determine who should be funded. Intervenors have to establish a serious
interest, be prepared to cooperate with others with similar interests and
account for any funding provided.
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