(introduced by section 14)
1SAn outline of the contents and main objectives of the plan or programme, and of its relationship (if any) with other qualifying plans and programmes.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 20.2.2006 by S.S.I. 2006/19, art. 2
2SThe relevant aspects of the current state of the environment and the likely evolution thereof without implementation of the plan or programme.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 20.2.2006 by S.S.I. 2006/19, art. 2
3SThe environmental characteristics of areas likely to be significantly affected.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at 20.2.2006 by S.S.I. 2006/19, art. 2
4SAny existing environmental problems which are relevant to the plan or programme including, in particular, those relating to any areas of a particular environmental importance, such as areas designated pursuant to [F1any retained EU law extending to Scotland which implemented] Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds[F2, Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conservation of wild birds,] and Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna (as last amended by [F3Council Directive 2013/17/EU]).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in sch. 3 para. 4 inserted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Assessment (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/178), regs. 1(2)(b), 3(7)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F2Words in sch. 3 para. 4 inserted (30.6.2019) by The Environmental Assessment (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/178), regs. 1(2)(a), 2(4)(a)
F3Words in sch. 3 para. 4 substituted (30.6.2019) by The Environmental Assessment (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/178), regs. 1(2)(a), 2(4)(b)
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 20.2.2006 by S.S.I. 2006/19, art. 2
5SThe environmental protection objectives, established at international [F4or national] level, which are relevant to the plan or programme and the way those objectives and any environmental considerations have been taken into account during its preparation.
Textual Amendments
F4Words in sch. 3 para. 5 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Assessment (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/178), regs. 1(2)(b), 3(7)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 20.2.2006 by S.S.I. 2006/19, art. 2
6SThe likely significant effects on the environment, including—
(a)on issues such as—
(i)biodiversity;
(ii)population;
(iii)human health;
(iv)fauna;
(v)flora;
(vi)soil;
(vii)water;
(viii)air;
(ix)climatic factors;
(x)material assets;
(xi)cultural heritage, including architectural and archaeological heritage;
(xii)landscape; and
(xiii)the inter-relationship between the issues referred to in heads (i) to (xii);
(b)short, medium and long-term effects;
(c)permanent and temporary effects;
(d)positive and negative effects; and
(e)secondary, cumulative and synergistic effects.
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 20.2.2006 by S.S.I. 2006/19, art. 2
7SThe measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and as fully as possible offset any significant adverse effects on the environment of implementing the plan or programme.
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 20.2.2006 by S.S.I. 2006/19, art. 2
8SAn outline of the reasons for selecting the alternatives dealt with, and a description of how the assessment was undertaken including any difficulties (such as technical deficiencies or lack of expertise) encountered in compiling the required information.
Commencement Information
I8Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 20.2.2006 by S.S.I. 2006/19, art. 2
9SA description of the measures envisaged concerning monitoring in accordance with section 19.
Commencement Information
I9Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 20.2.2006 by S.S.I. 2006/19, art. 2
10SA non-technical summary of the information provided under paragraphs 1 to 9.
Commencement Information
I10Sch. 3 para. 10 in force at 20.2.2006 by S.S.I. 2006/19, art. 2