This Act provides for policies and measures to reduce potential adverse effects of strategic plans, programs, etc. which may have an impact on the environment. An environmental clearance (arts. 18 to 31), which sets out terms for any project, is required in order for the Secretariat to issue a development consent. Functions and Powers of the National Environment Commission, the Secretariat and the Competent Authority are described in detail in Chapter V. The Secretariat shall notify the competen