7. Frequently asked questions

Why is the appraisal process so complex?

The number of questions to be addressed concerns a large number of themes, and the answers to be given must take into account the specific nature of the project in all its aspects (human, technical, environmental and financial).

Why does the appraisal process take so long?

The appraisal procedure rarely takes less than ten months. This is because a number of stages can only be dealt with after others have been completed. For example :

• Once the application has been deemed admissible, it can only be processed by the various departments concerned.

• For the public inquiry to begin, the president of the administrative court must successively appoint an inquiry commissioner, the latter must set the...