Explanatory Notes

Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp15)

2005 asp 15

14 December 2005

The Act – Section by Section

Part 2 – Environmental Reports and Consultation

Section 14 – Preparation of environmental report

36.This section, along with schedule 3, sets out in detail the nature and content of an environmental report. The report should describe and evaluate the likely significant effects on the environment of the proposed plan or programme and of the alternative approaches considered. Section 14(5) allows Scottish Ministers by order to modify schedule 3. Any order made by the Scottish Ministers in this respect is subject to annulment by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.