Regulation 8 Request as to the information to be included in an environmental statementI1

A drainage body may request the appropriate Authority to give an opinion as to the F1scope and level of detail of information to be contained in the environmental statement required for particular improvement works.

Where a drainage body requests an opinion under paragraph (1) above before a determination has been made, the appropriate Authority shall deal with the request on the assumption that the improvement works will have significant effects on the environment.

Before giving an opinion under paragraph (1) above, the appropriate Authority shall consult the drainage body and the consultation bodies.

In reaching its opinion under paragraph (1), the appropriate Authority shall take into account the information provided by the drainage body including—

Giving an opinion under this regulation shall not preclude the appropriate Authority from F3requiring further information from the drainage body concerned under regulation F412B(5).