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Currently, the law requires developers to prove a negative: that there is no risk of an adverse effect from a proposed project. However, proving a negative is almost impossible: a scientist will tell you that that is the case. Furthermore, the case law requires that a precautionary approach be taken to the consideration of risk where important information is imperfect, as it often is. Case law also holds that great weight must be given to the views of the SNCBs in any decision-making process.