Regulatory context

By referral to the Commission Nationale du Débat Public (CNDP) on May 19, 2023, the Saint-Martin port authority presented the characteristics of its project and the associated issues for the territory. Following this referral, the CNDP decided that the local authority should organize a preliminary consultation with guarantors in application of article L.121-9 of the Environmental Code, in order to discuss the project in accordance with the preliminary consultation procedures defined in article L.121-8 of the same code. The Commission considered that the project would have a significant impact on the environment, and that it would also have major regional development and socio-economic implications. Two guarantors have been appointed by the CNDP to accompany this consultation process: Mrs Ilaria Casillo and Mr Roger Annicette.

Consultation objectives

The aim of this prior consultation is to share the environmental challenges, socio-economic impacts, development and regional integration issues with the stakeholders and populations concerned by the project, with a view to forming an informed decision. This phase of dialogue will make it possible to gather the views and proposals of the various stakeholders, with a view to enriching the decision that will subsequently be taken by the project owner.

Legal framework

Concertation is in line with Article L. 121-15-1 of the French Environment Code, emphasizing transparent information, consideration of alternatives and fair participation.

Post-consultation stages

The project owner will produce a document summarizing the contributions made by participants and the decisions taken during the consultation process. These documents will be included in the administrative authorization application file for the subsequent public inquiry, a crucial stage before the project is declared to be in the public interest.

Contacts

Port de Galisbay
Albéric ELLIS General Manager: aellis@portdemarigot.com
Garants
Ilaria Casillo : ilaria.casillo@debatpublic.fr
Roger Annicette : roger.annicette@garant-cndp.fr