It shall be attached to the Ministry of Environment and Energy, to provide technical support to SETENA in the development and modernization of the technical instruments and procedures of the country's Environmental Impact Assessment system, when so required, without its recommendations being binding.
The Commission shall be composed of a full representative and their respective alternate, from the following institutions and entities:
1. One representative from the Plenary Commission of the National Environmental Technical Secretariat, who shall chair the Commission.
2. One representative from the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) of the Ministry of Environment and Energy.
3. One representative from the Ministry of Health.
4. One representative from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock.
5. One representative from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport.
6. One representative from Regulatory Improvement of the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce.
7. One representative from the federation of Professional Associations (Colegios Profesionales).
8. One representative from the Costa Rican Union of Chambers of the Private Business Sector (UCCAEP).
9. One representative from an environmental non-governmental organization duly registered in the National Registry.
Furthermore, the Commission may convene specialized organizations and technicians to act as advisory bodies, who may participate in sessions as special invitees, with voice but without vote.
(As amended by article 1° of executive decree N° 40505 of April 3, 2017)