1. Screening applies to activities included in the list specified in Annex 2 of the Law on EIA (e.g., smaller-scale agricultural, industrial, energy, and infrastructure projects).
2. It also applies to changes or expansions of activities when there are doubts about a possible significant impact on the environment.
1. When the activity is not subject to mandatory EIA according to Annex 1 of the Law on EIA, but falls under the list in Annex 2 of the Law on EIA.
2. When it is planned to change or expand an existing activity that may have a significant impact on the environment.
1. The responsible authority, after evaluating the submitted information, makes a reasoned screening conclusion – whether an EIA is required or not.
2. If it is determined that an EIA is not mandatory, the activity can be carried out in compliance with the conditions set in the screening conclusion.
3. The screening conclusion is valid for 3 years (can be extended once), and the conditions set in the conclusion are binding on the operator.
