Regulation 9 Amendment of regulation 5

 Regulation 5 (application for an opinion whether a project is a relevant project) is amended as follows.

For paragraph (2)(b) and (c), substitute —

“(b)

the information on the characteristics of the project and its likely significant effects on the environment specified in Schedule 2A; and

(c)

such further information or representations as the proposer may wish to provide or make, including a description of any features of the project or measures envisaged to avoid or prevent what might otherwise have been significant adverse effects on the environment.”.

After paragraph (2), insert —

“(2A)

When compiling the information referred to in paragraph (2)(b), the proposer shall take into account—

(a)

any criteria in Schedule 3 which are relevant to the project; and

(b)

the results of any relevant EU environmental assessment which are reasonably available to the proposer.”.