Regulation 16 Pre-deposit participation

(1)

Before it complies with regulation 18, the CJC must—

(a)

for the purpose of generating alternative strategies and options, engage—

(i)

each of the specific consultation bodies to the extent it considers that the subject matter of the SDP affects those bodies, and

(ii)

such of the general consultation bodies as it considers appropriate;

(b)

request nominations for strategic locations and sites proposed to be included in the SDP, stating the date by which nominations must be received by the CJC;

(c)

publish the request for nominations on its website and by such other means as it considers appropriate;

(d)

prepare a list of all locations and sites nominated (a “candidate strategic locations and sites register”).

(2)

The CJC must consider any locations and sites so nominated before determining the content of the SDP to be deposited under regulation 21.