Regulation 8 Determination: Schedule A2 projectsF1F5

Subject to regulations F29 to 10, the appropriate authority must determine that an environmental impact assessment is required in relation to a regulated activity that is to be carried out in the course of F3a Schedule A2 project, if it concludes that the project in question is likely, because of its size, nature or location, to have significant effects on the environment.

In reaching a conclusion as to whether or not F4a Schedule A2 project is likely to have significant effects on the environment, the appropriate authority must have regard to the criteria set out in Schedule 1.