6 (1) The proponent shall give the Ministry proposed terms of reference governing the preparation of an environmental assessment for the undertaking.  1996, c. 27, s. 3. Same (2) The proposed terms of reference must, (a)  indicate that the environmental assessment will be prepared in accordance with the requirements set out in subsection 6.1 (2); (b)  indicate that the environmental assessment will be prepared in accordance with such requirements as may be prescribed for the type of undertaking the proponent wishes to proceed with; or (c)  set out in detail the requirements for the preparation of the environmental assessment.  1996, c. 27, s. 3. Same (3) The proposed terms of reference must be accompanied by a description of the consultations by the proponent and the results of the consultations.  1996, c. 27, s. 3. Public notice (3.1) The proponent shall give public notice of the proposed terms of reference and shall do so by the prescribed deadline and in the manner required by the Director.  2000, c. 26, Sched. E, s. 2 (2). Same (3.2) The public notice must indicate where and when members of the public may inspect the proposed terms of reference and state that they may give their comments about the proposed terms of reference to the Ministry.  It must also contain such other information as may be prescribed or as the Director may require.  2000, c. 26, Sched. E, s. 2 (2). Notice to clerk of a municipality (3.3) The proponent shall give the information contained in the public notice to the clerk of each municipality in which the undertaking is to be carried out and shall do so by the deadline for giving the public notice.  2000, c. 26, Sched. E, s. 2 (2). Notice to other persons (3.4) The proponent shall give the information contained in the public notice to such other persons as the Director may require and shall do so by the deadline for giving the public notice.  2000, c. 26, Sched. E, s. 2 (2). Public inspection (3.5) Any person may inspect the proposed terms of reference in the places and at the times set out in the public notice.  2000, c. 26, Sched. E, s. 2 (2). Comments (3.6) Any person may comment in writing on the proposed terms of reference to the Ministry and, if the person wishes the comments to be considered by the Minister in deciding whether to approve the proposed terms of reference, shall submit the comments by the prescribed deadline.  2000, c. 26, Sched. E, s. 2 (2). Approval (4) The Minister shall approve the proposed terms of reference, with any amendments that he or she considers necessary, if he or she is satisfied that an environmental assessment prepared in accordance with the approved terms of reference will be consistent with the purpose of this Act and the public interest.  2000, c. 26, Sched. E, s. 2 (3). Mediation (5) Before approving proposed terms of reference, the Minister may refer a matter in connection with them to mediation and section 8 applies with necessary modifications.  1996, c. 27, s. 3. Deadline (6) The Minister shall notify the proponent whether or not the proposed terms of reference are approved and shall do so by the prescribed deadline.  1996, c. 27, s. 3. Same (7) Different deadlines may be prescribed with respect to proposed terms of reference that are referred to mediation and with respect to those that are not.  1996, c. 27, s. 3. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1996, c. 27, s. 3 - 01/01/1997 2000, c. 26, Sched. E, s. 2 (2, 3) - 06/12/2000 2020, c. 18, Sched. 6, s. 20 - not in force Landfilling site, municipal support required