Regulation 10 Regulation 9A (Co-ordination)

After regulation 9, insert—

“Co-ordination

9A.

(1)

Where in relation to a particular project there is, in addition to the requirement for an environmental impact assessment to be carried out in accordance with these Regulations, also a requirement to carry out a Habitats Regulations Assessment, the Department must where appropriate ensure that the Habitats Regulations Assessment and the environmental impact assessment are co-ordinated.

(2)

In this regulation, a “Habitats Regulation Assessment” means an assessment under regulation 43 of The Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995.”.