# The Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994, Regulation 3B: Review and guidance

Extent: S

(1) The appropriate nature conservation body must from time to time—
(a) review the extent to which the objective in regulation 3A(3) has been met, other than in relation to the Scottish marine area;
(b) set out the conclusions of the review in a report, including any recommendations for further action; and
(c) send the report to the Scottish Ministers.
(2) In carrying out the review, the appropriate nature conservation body must, so far as is reasonable, take account of any measures taken which contribute to the achievement of that objective, whether or not taken pursuant to a requirement imposed by any enactment.
(3) After consultation with the appropriate nature conservation body, the Scottish Ministers must give guidance to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, ... local authorities and National Park authorities—
(a) to facilitate the determination by those bodies of the extent to which the diversity and area of wild bird habitat is sufficient; and
(b) on the steps that it may be appropriate to take pursuant to regulation 3A(1) or (2).
(4) In exercising a function to which regulation 3A(1) or (2) applies, a body to which guidance has been given under paragraph (3) of this regulation must have regard to that guidance.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2716/regulation/3B (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/conservation-natural-habitats-c-regulations-1994/regulation-3B
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