Regulation 3 Application

it is a water management project for agriculture, including an irrigation project; and

it would be likely to have significant effects on the environment by virtue, inter alia, of its nature, size or location.

constitutes development to which the Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 M1 apply;

constitutes the carrying out of drainage works within the meaning of the Drainage (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001 M2;

involves the abstraction, diversion or impoundment of less than 200 cubic metres of water in any period of 24 hours; or

is exempt as a consequence of a determination made in accordance with paragraphs (4) or (5).

an environmental impact assessment would have an adverse effect on the purpose of the project; and

the objectives of the Directive will still be met even though such an assessment is not carried out.

the project has response to a civil emergency as its sole purpose; and

the Department considers that an environmental impact assessment in respect of the project would have an adverse effect on the fulfilment of that purpose.

consider whether another form of assessment of the likely significant effects on the environment of the project is appropriate; and

make available to the public concerned—