(1) The proponent shall, on the basis of the approved work schedule pursuant to Rule 5 , prepare the report of initial environmental examination in the format as mentioned in Schedule 5 and the report of environmental impact assessment in the format as indicated in Schedule 6.
(2) Whilst preparing the report, the proponent shall, in the cases of initial environmental examination affix a notice in the concerned Village Development Committee or Municipality , Office of the District Development committee
school, hospital , and health post requesting the Village Development committee or Municipality and District Development Committee or concerned individuals or institution to offer their written opinion and suggestions within Fifteen days with regard to the possible impact of the implementation of the proposal on the
environment where the proposal is to be implemented and prepare a deed . The said Fifteen days notice shall also be published in a national level daily newspaper.  After the publication of such notice the opinions and suggestions so received in relation to the same shall also be included in the report.
Provided that, while preparing the report of environmental impact assessment, the proponent shall organize a public hearing about the proposal at the area of Village Development Committee or Municipality where the proposal is to
be implemented and collect opinions and suggestions.