6.1 The Identification Phase is the first phase in the process for the selection of a Private Partner for the delivery of a PPP Project. During this phase the Contracting Authority and/or the PPP Authority may identify the Project to be delivered on a PPP basis, apply the opinion of the PPP Authority in relation to the Project and seek the In-Principle Approval of the CCEA on the selection of the proposed Project to be delivered on a PPP basis.