9  PPP Authority Screening of PPP Project Proposal

9.1  The Applicable Line Ministry shall submit the endorsed PPP Project Proposal to the PPP Authority for screening of the PPP Project Proposal prior to their submission to the CCEA for In-Principle Approval.

9.2  In conducting the screening process, the PPP Authority may directly contact the Contracting Authority, the Applicable Line Ministry, other relevant Government agencies or carry out site visits for further information or clarification in relation to the Project or related issues.

9.3  After completion of the screening process, the PPP Authority may provide an opinion:

(i)  endorsing the PPP Project Proposal, subject to the incorporation of any changes to the Project scope or any conditions, for submission by the Applicable Line Ministry to the CCEA for In-Principle Approval ("PPP Authority IPA Concurrence");

(ii)  rejecting the PPP Project Proposal; or

(iii)  seeking a resubmission of the PPP Project Proposal incorporating the PPP Authority's feedback.

9.4  A pre-feasibility study may also be carried out by the Contracting Authority or the PPP Authority during the Identification Phase prior to submission of the PPP Project Proposal to the CCEA for In-Principle Approval.