# The Environmental Noise (Wales) Regulations 2006, Regulation 20: Public participation

Extent: E+W

(1) In preparing and revising action plans the competent authorities under regulations 16 and 18 must ensure that—
(a) the public is consulted about proposals for action plans;
(b) the public is given early and effective opportunities to participate in the preparation and review of the action plans;
(c) the results of that public participation are taken into account;
(d) the public is informed of the decisions taken; and
(e) reasonable time frames are provided allowing sufficient time for each stage of public participation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2006/2629/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environmental-noise-wales-regulations-2006/regulation-20
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