Article 67A ProcedureF1C1

that the Department is considering F6proceeding with the project;

the proposed location and nature of the project;

that the project is subject to the environmental impact assessment procedure required by this Part and, where relevant, that Article 67B applies;

that a copy of the F7EIA report may be inspected at an address in the area in which the project is proposed to be situated during the period specified under sub-paragraph (i);

the times at which the copy of the EIA report may be so inspected;

an address from which copies of the EIA report may be obtained and from which further information about the project may be requested during the period specified under sub-paragraph (i);

if a charge is to be made for a copy of the EIA report , the amount of the charge;

that a copy of the EIA report and a non-technical summary of the report may be inspected on a website used by the Department for the purpose of giving information to the public about the project during the period specified under sub-paragraph (i), and the address of the website;

an indication of the availability of other information gathered in the development of the EIA report;

that any person wishing to make any representations about the project and the F10EIA report may do so in writing to the Department at a specified address within a specified period, being not less than 6 weeks from the date of publication of the notice; and

that the Department will take into consideration any representations so made before deciding whether or not to proceed with the project with or without modifications.

copies of the F11EIA report and supplementary information, as referred to in Article 67(7), used in reaching the decision are available for inspection by any person free of charge at all reasonable hours at the address F12specified under sub-paragraph (3A)(d);

copies of the F13EIA report are available to be obtained by any person from the address F14specified under sub-paragraph (3A)(f); and

a copy of the EIA report and a non-technical summary of the report are available for inspection by members of the public on the website referred to in paragraph (3A)(h).

to a person, other than a consultation body; or

to a consultation body to which one copy has already been supplied free of charge.

examine the environmental information;

where a local inquiry is held under paragraph (5) consider the report of the person who held the inquiry;

reach a reasoned conclusion on the significant effects of the project on the environment, taking into account the results of the examination referred to in sub-paragraph (a) and, where appropriate, its own supplementary examination;

integrate that reasoned conclusion into the decision as to whether to proceed with the project; and

if the decision is to proceed with the project, consider whether it is appropriate to implement monitoring measures.

if the decision is to proceed with the project, incorporate—

if the decision is not to proceed with the project, state the main reasons for this decision.

ensure that the type of parameters to be monitored and the duration of the monitoring are proportionate to the nature, locations and size of the proposed project and the significance of its effects on the environment;

in order to avoid duplication of monitoring, consider whether monitoring arrangements required under F22F23assimilated law (other than legislation implementing the requirements of the Directive) or other legislation applicable in Northern Ireland are more appropriate than implementing a monitoring measure; and

if monitoring is considered appropriate, consider whether provision should be made for potential remedial action.

inform the consultation bodies of the decision in writing;

inform the public of the decision in accordance with paragraph (9); and

make available for public inspection at an address in the area in which the project is proposed to be situated the following—

in the Belfast Gazette;

in at least one local newspaper circulating in the area in which the project for the construction or improvement of the road is proposed to be situated; and

F26on a website used by the Department.