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Section 13D Application or proposal for an EIA order: time limitF1C1

England, Wales and Scotland

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The Secretary of State must make a determination under section 13(1) in relation to an application or proposal for an EIA order within a reasonable period of time (having regard to the nature and complexity of the works or other project to which it relates) beginning on the day on which the Secretary of State has all of the information necessary to reach the reasoned conclusion.

Annotations

Textual amendments

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Ss. 13A-13D inserted (5.12.2017) by The Environmental Impact Assessment (Miscellaneous Amendments Relating to Harbours, Highways and Transport) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1070), reg. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 4 (with Sch. 6 paras. 9, 12) (which amendment is extended to S. (18.12.2025) by Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (c. 34), ss. 46(a), 118(1)(z1) (with s. 116))

Modifications

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Ss. 13A-13D power to amend or repeal conferred (26.12.2023) by Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 (c. 55), ss. 164(3), 255(5), Sch. 14 Pt. 1 (with s. 247)

Notes on Part I

Commencement

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Pt. I (ss. 1-25) wholly in force at 1.1.1993 see s. 70 and S.I. 1992/2784, art. 2, Sch. 1