Division 14.1

What, if any, significant changes have there been since the last reporting period to transposing legislation providing for information and participation of the public in the permit procedure, as required by Directive 96/61/EC (Articles 15 and 15(a)) as amended by the Directive 2003/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council^f1? What has been the effect upon competent authorities, permit applicants and the public concerned of the amended requirements?