Regulation 2C Exempt pipe-line worksF1

these Regulations do not apply in relation to relevant pipe-line works if those works comprise or form part of works—

in the opinion of the Secretary of State compliance with these Regulations would have an adverse effect on that purpose; or

where the relevant pipe-line works are the subject of an Act of Parliament or a measure made under powers contained in such an Act, and providing that the objectives of F2any law of any part of the United Kingdom that implemented the Directive are met, the provisions of these Regulations relating to public consultation do not apply in respect of those works.

has considered whether another form of assessment is appropriate, and

in a case where the Secretary of State considers that the relevant pipe-line works are likely to have significant environmental effects on the environment in F3an EEA State, is satisfied that a form of consultation with that state broadly equivalent to the form described in regulation 10 (projects affecting F4... EEA states) will take place before any pipe-line construction authorisation is given in respect of the relevant pipe-line works F5...

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require the carrying out of such form of assessment as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in order to ensure a high level of protection of the environment and of human health;

require that all information relating to the main effects the works are likely to have on the environment collected pursuant to sub-paragraph (a) is to be made available to the public and specify the manner in which it is to be made available;

specify the extent to which these Regulations are to apply or that they are not going to apply at all; and

include a statement of the Secretary of State’s reasons for giving the direction and the information on which that decision is based.

details of the direction given under paragraph (2) in the Gazette together with information as to how the public concerned may obtain a copy of the direction; and

the direction itself on a public website.