# The Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007, Paragraph 5: Notification of a screening opinion

Extent: E+W+S+NI

(1) Where the applicant requests a screening opinion under regulation 11(1) in accordance with paragraph 1(1), the appropriate authority must provide its screening opinion to—
(a) the applicant;
(b) if the appropriate authority is not also the regulator, the regulator; and
(c) such of the consultation bodies as it consulted in accordance with paragraph 4.
(2) The appropriate authority must provide the opinion as soon as possible within a period of 90 days beginning with the day on which the request is made.
(3) In exceptional cases, where the nature, complexity, location or size of the project demands a longer period for determination, the appropriate authority may extend the period specified in sub-paragraph (2), informing the applicant in writing of the reasons justifying the extension and of the date on which its screening opinion is expected.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1518/schedule/2/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/marine-works-environmental-impact-assessment-regulations-2007/schedule-2/paragraph-5
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