The Environment Department (DOE) of Penang has stated that they will continue with the rehabilitation project of the Jelutong Waste Disposal Site, despite the rejection of the Full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report. The DOE has explained that the reports contain sensitive information and require controlled access to protect ownership, copyright, information security, and national security interests.
Penang to continue Jelutong Waste Disposal Site rehabilitation project despite EIA rejection, says Exco PUTRAJAYA: Full Environment al Impact Assessment (EIA) reports are not made publicly available for download to safeguard ownership and copyright protection , information security, and national security interests, says the Environment Department (DOE).
In a statement, the department said EIA reports usually contain detailed technical information, including data on strategic locations, critical infrastructure, development plans, site coordinates and other sensitive material that require controlled access. This measure is in line with provisions under the Environmental Quality Act 1974, related regulations and operational procedures set by the DOE.
However, it said EIA reports remain fully accessible either online or physically at designated locations during the stipulated review period to allow public scrutiny and feedback during the assessment process. The DOE added that access to the Executive Summary of EIA reports for public reference is available through designated platforms based on submitted applications.
"This approach is aimed at balancing public access to information with the protection of technical documents, while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and national security interests," the statement said. Earlier, a local news portal reported concerns raised by non-governmental organisations over the level of transparency and public access to EIA reports managed by the DOE.
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