CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1 (Purpose) The purpose of this Rule is to prescribe matters delegated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Environmental Impact Assessment and matters necessary for enforcing said Ordinance.

CHAPTER II PROCEDURES FOR PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT REPORTS Article 2 (Preparation, etc. of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports) Where a person who intends to execute a project subject to environmental impact assessment (hereinafter referred to as "project implementer") prepares an assessment report (hereinafter referred to as "assessment report") referred to in Article 7 (1) of the Seoul Metropolitan Government Ordinance on Environmental Impact Assessment (hereinafter referred to as the "Ordinance"), he or she shall prepare the assessment report pursuant to Article 46 (2) of the Enforcement Decree of the Environmental Impact Assessment (hereinafter referred to as the "Decree"). <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>

Article 3 (Preparation of Draft Assessment Reports) (1) A draft assessment report referred to in Article 8 (2) of the Ordinance shall include the following: <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4143, Feb. 23, 2017; Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
1. A summary;
2. The outline of the relevant project;
3. The scope of areas to be affected by the execution of the project subject to environmental impact assessment by item subject to assessment, as well as the status of the environment of surrounding areas;
4. Whether agreed terms and conditions are reflected if consultations on strategic environmental impact assessment have been held under Article 18 of the Environment Impact Assessment Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act");
5. The results of an environmental review of an urban management plan (limited to the formulation of an urban management plan under Article 25 of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act);
6. The results of environmental impact assessment regarding the following:
(a) The results of investigation, forecast, and assessment by item subject to environmental impact assessment;
(b) Measures for environmental conservation;
(c) Inevitable environmental impact and countermeasures therefor;
(d) Alternative schemes and evaluation;
(e) Comprehensive evaluation and conclusions;
(f) Plans for a follow-up survey of environmental impact.
(2) The public notice by the Minister of Environment referred to in Article 34 (2) of the Decree shall apply to matters not prescribed by the Ordinance or the Rule regarding the preparation of a draft assessment report. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
(3) When a project implementer prepares and submits a draft assessment report, he or she shall submit it with a CD (compact disk) containing details of a draft assessment report. <Amended by Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>

Article 4 (Inspection, etc. of Draft Assessment Reports) (1) The head of a Gu in charge under Article 8 (3) of the Ordinance (hereinafter referred to as the "head of a Gu in charge") shall send a draft assessment report to the head of a related administrative agency within two days from the date he or she receives the same, and shall publicize the following matters in a general daily newspaper circulated nationwide (hereinafter referred to as "daily newspaper") and a general daily newspaper circulated in a target area (hereinafter referred to as "local newspaper") at least once, respectively, for inspection by residents of an area subject to environmental impact assessment (hereinafter referred to as "residents") for not less than 20 days. In such case, national holidays and Saturdays shall not be counted as days: <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
1. The outline of the project;
2. The period and the place of public inspection;
3. The timing, method, etc. for submitting residents' opinions on a draft environmental impact assessment report (including their opinions on whether to hold a public hearing).
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), where the head of an approving agency, etc. under Article 13 (2) of the Ordinance (hereinafter referred to as the "head of an approving agency, etc.") requests the head of a Gu in charge not to publicize and disclose the whole or any part of a draft assessment report for public inspection due to any of the following grounds, he or she may comply with such request. In such cases, the head of a Gu in charge shall notify the Mayor of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor") of such fact: <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4143, Feb. 23, 2017; Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
1. Where it is necessary for national security, such as the protection of military secrets;
2. Where disclosure is restricted by statutes or regulations.
(3) The head of a Gu in charge shall post the following documents on the information and communications network and the message board of the Gu in charge for the period of public inspection under paragraph (1) 2 and shall set up a public notice board in an area intended for a project in accordance with attached Table 1: <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
1. A summary of an assessment report and of a draft assessment report under Article 8 (2) of the Ordinance;
2. A book for perusal of a draft assessment report in attached Form 1;
3. A written submission of residents' opinions in attached Form 2.
(4) Where the head of a Gu in charge fails to publicize a draft assessment report pursuant to paragraph (1) within 20 days from the date he or she receives the same in the absence of extraordinary circumstances, the head of an approving agency, etc. may publicize the draft assessment report for residents' inspection. In such cases, the head of an approving agency, etc. shall notify the head of a Gu in charge of such fact in advance. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
(5) Under procedures where the head of an approving agency, etc. publicizes a draft assessment report for inspection, on behalf of the head of a Gu in charge pursuant to paragraph (4), the head of an approving agency, etc, shall be deemed to be the head of a Gu in charge in the application of paragraphs (1) through (3) and Articles 5 through 7. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>

Article 5 (Submission of Opinions, etc. on Draft Assessment Reports) (1) A resident and the head of a related administrative agency who intends to submit his or her opinion pursuant to Article 8 (4) of the Ordinance shall submit his or her opinion from the commencement date until the expiration date of the period of inspection. In such cases, a resident may include his or her opinion on whether to hold a public hearing. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4143, Feb. 23, 2017>
(2) Where the head of a Gu having jurisdiction over the relevant area receives an opinion from a resident pursuant to Article 8 (4) of the Ordinance, he or she shall notify the head of a Gu in charge of such opinion within three days from the expiration date of the period of inspection. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>
(3) The head of a Gu in charge shall notify a project implementer of the opinions submitted pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) and as to whether to hold a public hearing, within four days from the expiration date of the period of inspection. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>
(4) The results of opinions gathered and whether the results will be reflected shall be posted on an information telecommunications network operated by the head of a Gu in charge or the head of an approving agency, etc. for at least 14 days before a business plan is finalized. <Newly Inserted by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>

Article 6 (Holding of Presentation) (1) Where a project implementer intends to hold a presentation pursuant to Article 8 (1) of the Ordinance, he or she shall publicize the following in a daily newspaper and in a local newspaper at least once, respectively, not later than 10 days prior to the expected presentation date, and shall hold the presentation within 14 days from the date the period of public inspection under Article 4 (1) begins. In such cases, where a project area falls across at least two Gus, the presentation shall be held in each Gu, and where the project implementer has consulted with the head of the relevant Gu, he or she may hold a joint presentation: <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>
1. The outline of the project;
2. The time and place of holding a presentation;
3. Other necessary matters.
(2) A project implementer may request the head of a Gu in charge to include matters for publication concerning the holding of a presentation pursuant to paragraph (1) in the publication of a draft assessment report referred to in Article 4 (1), and the head of the Gu in charge shall comply with such request, except in extenuating circumstances. In such cases, where the head of a Gu in charge has publicized matters for publication concerning the holding of a presentation together, such publication shall be deemed to have been made by the project implementer pursuant to paragraph (1). <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4143, Feb. 23, 2017; Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
(3) Where a presentation publicized pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) has not been held due to a reason not attributable to a project implementer, he or she may omit the presentation. In such cases, he or she shall publicize the reason, etc. for omission of the presentation, applying paragraph (1) mutatis mutandis thereto.

Article 7 (Holding of Public Hearings) (1) In any of the following cases, a project implementer shall hold a public hearing pursuant to Article 8 (1) of the Ordinance: <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4143, Feb. 23, 2017; Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
1. Where at least 30 residents have submitted opinions advocating the need to hold a public hearing;
2. Where at least five residents have submitted opinions advocating the need to hold a public hearing, and at least 50 percent of the total number of residents who have submitted opinions on a draft assessment report are in favor of holding a public hearing.
(2) A project implementer who intends to hold a public hearing pursuant to paragraph (1) shall publicize the outline of the project, the time and place of a public hearing, etc. in a daily newspaper and in a local newspaper at least once, respectively, not later than 14 days prior to the expected date of the public hearing. In such cases, he or she shall consult with the head of a Gu in charge in advance about the time and place of a public hearing and the chairperson thereof, etc. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>
(3) A project implementer shall arrange that the number of testifiers in favor of the project implementer is the same as that of testifiers in favor of residents, when holding a public hearing. In such cases, residents may recommend an expert and the chairperson of a public hearing shall arrange for the expert so recommended to state his or her opinion at the public hearing. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4143, Feb. 23, 2017>
(4) Where a public hearing publicized pursuant to paragraph (2) is not held on two consecutive occasions, or it is held but fails to proceed normally due to a reason not attributable to a project implementer, he or she may omit the public hearing. In such cases, the project implementer shall publicize the reasons for omission of the public hearing and matters regarding the time and method of submission of opinions by those who intend to submit their opinions at the public hearing, applying paragraph (2) mutatis mutandis thereto.
(5) A project implementer shall notify the head of a Gu in charge of the result thereof according to attached Form 3 within seven days after the end of a public hearing.
(6) Where a project implementer intends to hear broad opinions of experts and residents on the possible impacts of the execution of a project on the environment, etc. even in cases not meeting the necessary conditions for holding a public hearing referred to in paragraph (1), he or she may hold a public hearing in consultation with the head of the Gu in charge after the expiration of the period of public inspection pursuant to Article 4 (1). In such cases, paragraphs (2) through (5) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the methods and procedures for holding such public hearing. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>

Article 8 (Utilizing Opinions Gathered through Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment) Where opinions gathered during consultation on strategic environmental impact assessment under Article 8 (6) of the Ordinance falls under all of the following, procedures for gathering opinions may be omitted following consultation with the Mayor: <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
1. A project implementer shall undergo formalities corresponding to those for gathering consensus under Articles 4 through 7 when he or she goes through procedures for collecting opinions pursuant to Article 13 (1) of the Act;
2. Three years have not passed from the date agreed terms and conditions following consultations on strategic environmental impact assessment are notified pursuant to Article 18 of the Act;
3. The scale of a project subject to strategic environmental impact assessment fails to increase, by at least 30 percent of the scale of a project according to agreed terms and conditions of strategic environmental impact assessment report, or beyond the minimum scale of a project subject to environmental impact assessment specified in attached Table 1 of the Ordinance;
4. No site for facilities that have a substantial influence on the living environment of residents, such as wastes incineration facilities, wastes landfill facilities, public sewage treatment facilities, and public waste water treatment facilities is added.

Article 9 (Re-Preparation, etc. of Draft Assessment Reports) (1) In any of the following cases, a project implementer shall re-prepare a draft assessment report and re-gather opinions pursuant to Article 9 (1) of the Ordinance:
1. Where the scale of a project or the scale of facilities increases by at least 30/100 due to a changed business plan; or where the scale of a project increases beyond the minimum scale of a project subject to environmental impact assessment specified in attached Table 1 of the Ordinance;
2. Where a project implementer fails to submit an assessment report pursuant to Article 13 of the Ordinance within five years from the expiry date of the inspection period of a draft assessment report.
(2) "Grounds prescribed by rule of the Seoul Metropolitan Government" in Article 9 (2) of the Ordinance means where any defect exists in a presentation or public hearing held under Article 8 (1) of the Ordinance or in the procedures or methods for gathering opinions, such as publication and perusal, under Article 8 (3) of the Ordinance.
(3) Where residents, etc. intend to request the re-gathering of their opinions pursuant to Article 9 (3) of the Ordinance, they shall file an application for re-gathering residents' opinions in attached Form 2-2 within seven days from the deadline for submitting residents' opinions under Article 8 (4) of the Ordinance, along with the following documents, with the head of the competent Gu referred to in Article 8 (3) of the Ordinance:
1. A copy of a document stating the specific reason and grounds for defects in the procedures for gathering opinions;
2. A copy of material verifying the minimum number of applicants.
(4) The minimum number of residents required to make a request for re-gathering opinions pursuant to Article 9 (3) of the Ordinance shall be 30 persons: Provided, That where the number of persons who request the re-gathering of opinions exceeds five persons (limited to where the number of such persons exceeds 50 percent of the total number of residents who have submitted opinions on a draft assessment report), such number shall be accepted.
(5) Upon receipt of an application under paragraph (3), the head of the Gu in charge shall examine whether the application constitutes the grounds for requesting the re-gathering of residents' opinions and notify the applicant of the results of the review within seven days.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019]

Article 10 (Reporting Methods, etc. by Environmental Impact Assessment Agents) (1) An assessment agent who intends to prepare an assessment report, etc. under Article 10 (1) of the Ordinance for and on behalf of a project implementer shall file a report in attached Form 4. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>
(2) Where there is a change in the representative or domicile of an assessment agent reported under paragraph (1), he or she shall file a report in attached Form 4. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
(3) Where the Mayor receives a report of an assessment agent referred to in paragraph (1), he or she shall issue a certificate of report in attached Form 5 within seven days, and issue a certificate of report stating changed matters reported under paragraph (2) within two days. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
(4) A report of assessment agent shall be made only once when the first agency contract for environmental impact assessment is concluded. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>

Article 11 (Obligations of Assessment Agents, etc.) (1) The period for keeping an assessment report, etc. and materials that serve as a basis for the preparation thereof under Article 12 (1) of the Ordinance shall be as follows:
1. An assessment report, etc.: 10 years after the completion of the relevant project or facilities;
2. Basic materials for the preparation of an assessment report, etc.: Five years after a project implementer submits an assessment report, etc. to the Mayor or to the head of an approving agency.
(2) Deleted. <by Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>

CHAPTER III CONSULTATION ON ASSESSMENT REPORTS AND FOLLOW-UP MANAGEMENT Article 12 (Submission and Review of Assesment Reports, etc.) (1) When the head of an approving agency, etc. requests the Mayor to consult on an assessment report, he or she shall submit 20 copies of the assessment report and 35 copies of a CD (compact disk) containing details of the assessment report to the Mayor. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
(2) Matters prescribed in Article 48 of the Decree shall apply mutatis mutandis to the supplementation, return, etc. of assessment reports under Article 14 (1) and (4) of the Ordinance. <Newly Inserted by Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>

Article 13 (Extension of Period of Consultation) In any of the following cases when the Mayor notifies agreed terms and conditions under Article 15 (1) of the Ordinance, he or she may extend the period of consultation only once:
1. Where a meeting is not held because members of the Committee fail to form the quorum;
2. Where it is difficult to hold a meeting of the Committee within the period due to a natural disaster or any other reason.

Article 14 (Request for Revision) Where the head of an approving agency, etc. intends to request revision pursuant to Article 16 of the Ordinance, he or she shall submit to the Mayor a request for revision containing the following: <Amended by Rule No. 4143, Feb. 23, 2017>
1. Details of and reasons for request for revision;
2. Matters he or she intends to change among agreed terms and conditions and analysis of the possible impacts of the change.

Article 15 (Submission of Documents, etc. at Time of Review of Plans for Environmental Conservation) (1) A project implementer who intends to undergo a review of a change in a business plan, etc. not subject to re-consultation pursuant to Article 18 (2) of the Ordinance shall submit documents including each of the following to the head of an approving agency: <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>
1. Details of a change in the business plan, etc.;
2. Analysis of the possible impacts of a change in the business plan, etc. and details of measures to mitigate the impact thereof;
3. A copy of documents evidencing that the project implementer has entered into a contract separate from other contracts for work, etc. pursuant to Article 10 (2) of the Ordinance.
(2) "Minor changes prescribed by rule of the Seoul Metropolitan Government" in the proviso of Article 18 (2) of the Ordinance means any of the following; and in such cases, the details of minor changes in a business plan and those of a plan for environmental conservation following such changes, shall be recorded in a report on a follow-up survey of environmental impact referred to in Article 19 (4) of the Ordinance and in the management ledger stating agreed terms and conditions in attached Form 6: <Newly Inserted by Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
1. Where the total floor area of the changed part of any facilities or buildings included in the agreed terms and conditions notified pursuant to Article 15 of the Ordinance does not exceed 50 square meters and where no change is made to the number or floor of such facilities or buildings; and each of the following requirements is satisfied:
(a) The height of the changed part shall not exceed one meter or 1/10 of the total height;
(b) The location of the part under construction under Article 15 of the Ordinance shall be changed within a range of one meter;
2. Where the construction for each section is partially completed and thus, environmental impact reduction facilities, etc are closed or the scale or capacity of such facilities increases to that exceeding the original scale or capacity thereof, depending on the construction progress;
3. Where it is intended to expand a green area for environmental conservation, such as an original form preservation area, landscape green area, and buffer green area, among changes in a plan for land use in a project district;
4. Where a project area is altered due to confirmation survey;
5. Where any change to a business plan, etc. similar to changes specified in subparagraphs 1 through 4 is made, which is recognized by the head of an approving agency.
(3) When a project implementer formulates or reviews a plan for environmental conservation pursuant to Article 18 (3) of the Ordinance and when he or she falls under any of the following, he or she shall seek opinions from the Mayor: <Amended by Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
1. Where he or she changes the scale of a project or facilities subject to environmental impact assessment which have been reflected in agreed terms and conditions under Article 15 (1) of the Ordinance;
2. Where he or she changes agreed terms and conditions referred to in Article 18 (1) of the Ordinance.

Article 16 (Keeping, etc. of Management Ledger Stating Agreed Terms and Conditions) (1) The management ledger stating agreed terms and conditions that a project implementer is required to keep at a work site pursuant to Article 19 (3) of the Ordinance shall be based on attached Form 6.
(2) A project implementer shall keep a management ledger stating agreed terms and conditions referred to in paragraph (1) in the main office of a work site (where there are at least two work sites, referring to the main office of each work site), and shall record and manage the items stated in the ledger.

Article 17 (Designation, etc. of Manager Responsible for Managing Agreed Terms and Conditions) (1) Where a project implementer intends to designate a manager responsible for managing agreed terms and conditions pursuant to Article 19 (3) of the Ordinance, he or she shall follow Article 17 (1) and (2) of the Enforcement Rule of the Environmental Impact Assessment Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Enforcement Rule of the Act"). <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4143, Feb. 23, 2017; Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
(2) Where a project implementer designates or changes a manager responsible for managing agreed terms and conditions, he or she shall notify the head of an approving agency and the Mayor of such designation or change within 20 days in accordance with attached Form 7. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>
(3) Where there are agreed terms and conditions that a project implementer is required to implement even after the completion of work, he or she shall take necessary measures for the operator of the relevant facilities to implement such agreed terms and conditions.

Article 18 (Follow-Up Surveys of Environmental Impact) (1) Target projects subject to a follow-up survey of environmental impact under Article 19 (4) of the Ordinance and the survey period shall be as specified in attached Table 2: Provided, That where the Mayor deems that an additional survey is required, he or she may extend a survey period. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>
(2) Items subject to a follow-up survey of environmental impact shall be those referred to in the following, among items subject to environmental impact assessment under Article 29 (1) of the Ordinance: <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>
1. Items for which environmental standards have been established pursuant to Article 6 (2) of the Ordinance;
2. Items for which environmental standards have not been established and ones the Mayor presents when he or she notifies his or her opinion on a draft assessment report under Article 15 of the Ordinance.
(3) A project implementer shall submit the results of a survey under paragraphs (1) and (2) in accordance with attached Form 8 to the Mayor and the head of an approving agency within 60 days from the date the survey period expires: Provided, That where the survey period exceeds one year, he or she shall submit the results of an annual survey within 60 days from every anniversary of the commencement date of the project. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4143, Feb. 23, 2017; Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
(4) Where a project implementer has an agent prepare the results of a follow-up survey of environmental impact under Article 10 (1) of the Ordinance for and on behalf of him or her and when he or she notifies the results thereof pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall submit a copy of documents evidencing the conclusion of a separate contract under Article 10 (2) of the Ordinance, together with the results.
(5) The public notice provided by the Minister of Environment referred to in Article 19 (6) of the Enforcement Rule of the Act shall apply to matters not prescribed by this Rule concerning a follow-up survey of environmental impact. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>

Article 19 (Notification of Commencement of Projects, etc.) A project implementer shall notify the commencement of a project, etc. under Article 19 (5) of the Ordinance in accordance with attached Form 9 within 20 days from the date the ground therefor arises.

Article 20 (Documents to Be Submitted at Time of Devolvement of Obligation to Implement Agreed Terms and Conditions) A project implementer upon whom the obligation to implement agreed terms and conditions is devolved pursuant to Article 19 (6) of the Ordinance shall notify the head of an approving agency and the Mayor of such fact by submitting documents stating the following thereto within 30 days from the date of devolvement of such obligation: <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>
1. Agreed terms and conditions and the status of the implementation thereof;
2. The date and time, and content of, and reasons for, the devolvement.

Article 21 (Notification of Results of Verification of Implementation of Agreed Terms and Conditions) (1) The head of an approving agency shall notify the Mayor of the results of a follow-up management, such as verification of whether a project implementer implemented agreed terms and conditions under Article 20 of the Ordinance, in accordance with attached Form 10 not later than January 31 of the following year.
(2) The head of an approving agency shall notify approval, etc. pursuant to Article 20 (2), (3), and (8) of the Ordinance within 30 days from the date he or she gives such approval, etc. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>

Article 22 (Exception to Suspension of Work) (1) Where the Mayor requests the suspension of work pursuant to Articles 20 (7) and 21 (4) of the Ordinance, the head of an approving agency, etc. shall comply with such request, but this shall not apply in any of the following cases: <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014; Rule No. 4143, Feb. 23, 2017; Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
1. Where the safety of nearby roads, buildings, etc. is hindered when the work is suspended;
2. In the event of emergency situations such as a disaster.

CHAPTER IV OPERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT DELIBERATIVE COMMITTEE Article 23 (Formation, etc. of Environmental Impact Assessment Deliberative Committee) (1) A meeting of the Environmental Impact Assessment Deliberative Committee of the Seoul Metropolitan Government under Article 22 (9) of the Ordinance (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") shall be comprised of the chairperson and at least 10 members designated by the chairperson at each meeting. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>
(2) The chairperson shall call a meeting of the Committee and preside over its business.
(3) Where the chairperson is unable to perform his or her duties due to unavoidable circumstances, the vice chairperson shall act on behalf of the chairperson, and where both the chairperson and the vice chairperson are unable to perform such duties due to unavoidable circumstances, a member pre-designated by the chairperson shall act on behalf of the chairperson.
(4) Where the chairperson intends to call a meeting, he or she shall notify each member of the time, date, and venue of the meeting and the agenda items submitted for discussion not later than seven days prior to the holding of the meeting: Provided, That this shall not apply in case of emergency.
(5) Each member designated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall prepare and submit his or her opinion on review of the relevant items to the chairperson not later than three days prior to the holding of the meeting.
(6) Where necessary in connection with matters under deliberation, the Committee may request the head of an approving agency, etc. to submit materials or have a related person attend a meeting to seek his or her opinions.
(7) The Committee shall have one administrative secretary who is to conduct its administrative affairs.
(8) The head of a section or the officer in charge of the Committee shall serve as the administrative secretary.

CHAPTER V SPECIAL CASES CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Article 24 (Period of Review, etc. of Plans for Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports) (1) The head of a Gu in charge who has received a plan for preparation of an environmental impact assessment report under Article 25 (1) of the Ordinance (hereinafter referred to as "preparation plan") shall send the preparation plan to the head of a related administrative agency within two days from the date he or she receives the same. <Amended by Rule No. 4143, Feb. 23, 2017>
(2) The head of a related administrative agency who intends to present his or her opinions pursuant to Article 25 (2) of the Ordinance shall submit his or her opinions to the head of a Gu in charge within seven days from the date he or she receives a preparation plan. <Amended by Rule No. 4143, Feb. 23, 2017>
(3) The head of the Gu in charge shall notify the relevant project implementer of his or her opinions within four days from the date he or she receives the opinions submitted pursuant to paragraph (2). <Amended by Rule No. 4143, Feb. 23, 2017>

Article 25 (Establishment of Major Items Subject to Assessment) A project implementer shall include the following in major items subject to assessment under Article 25 (3) 3 of the Ordinance:
1. Major items subject to assessment publicly notified by the Mayor pursuant to Article 29 (2) of the Ordinance;
2. Items subject to assessment that the project implementer considers important taking into account characteristics of the location of an area where he or she executes the relevant project.

Article 26 (Disclosure of Assessment Reports, etc.) Where the Mayor intends to disclose a draft assessment report, a draft re-prepared assessment report, an assessment report, etc. under Article 32 of the Ordinance, he or she shall disclose them on the Operation and Management System for Environmental Impact Assessment of the Seoul Metropolitan Government. <Amended by Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>

CHAPTER VI PENALTY PROVISIONS Article 27 (Imposition and Collection of Administrative Fines) Standards for imposing administrative fines under Article 34 (1) through (4) of the Ordinance shall be as specified in attached Table 3. <Amended by Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>
[This Article Newly Inserted by Rule No. 3746, Apr. 29, 2010]

ADDENDUM
This Rule shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Rule No. 3746, Apr. 29, 2010>
This Rule shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Rule No. 3959, Apr. 3, 2014>
This Rule shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Rule No. 4143, Feb. 23, 2017>
This Rule shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Rule No. 4260, Jan. 17, 2019>
This Rule shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.