Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 15) (“the Act”). The provisions in Part 2 update references in the Act, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 (c.68) and come into force on 30 June 2019. The provisions in Part 3 are made in exercise of the powers conferred by paragraph 1(1) and (3) of schedule 2, and paragraph 21 of schedule 7, of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c.16) and come into force on ‘exit day’ (as defined in that Act). The provisions in Part 3 address deficiencies arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

No business and regulatory impact assessment has been prepared for these Regulations as no impact upon business, charities or voluntary bodies is foreseen.