An EAP appointed in terms of regulation 17(1) must—
| c) | perform the work relating to the application in an objective, manner, even if this results in views and findings that are not favourable to the applicant; |
| d) | comply with the Act, these Regulations and all other applicable legislation; |
| e) | take into account, to the extent possible, the matters listed in regulation 8(b) when preparing the application and any report relating to the application; and |
| f) | disclose to the applicant and the competent authority all material information in the possession of the EAP that reasonably has or may have the potential of influencing— |
| i) | any decision to be taken with respect to the application by the competent authority in terms of these Regulations; or |
| ii) | the objectivity of any report, plan or document to be prepared by the EAP in terms of these Regulations for submission to the competent authority. |
