Mandatory steps:
- Application of the Convention (Art. 2.2, 2.5/App. I+III)
- Notification (Art. 3.1)
- Confirmation of participation (Art. 3.3)
- Transmittal of information (Art. 3.6)
- Public participation (Art. 3.8)
- Preparation of EIA documentation (Art. 4/App. II)
- Distribution of the EIA documentation for the purpose of participation of authorities and public of the affected country (Art. 4.2)
- Consultation between Parties (Art. 5)
- Final decision (Art. 6.1)
- Transmittal of final decision documentation (Art. 6.2)