Part 1Environmental assessment for plans and programmes

I16Types of excluded plans and programmes

1

The types of plan or programme referred to in section 5(4)(b)(ii) are those which—

a

consist of plans or programmes each of which relates to an individual school; or

b

may be specified by order made by the Scottish Ministers.

2

The Scottish Ministers may by order modify subsection (1)(a).

3

If specifying a type of plan or programme by virtue of subsection (1)(b) or (2), the Scottish Ministers must be of the opinion that the type of plan or programme is likely to have—

a

no effect; or

b

minimal effect,

in relation to the environment.

4

In this section, “school” has the meaning given by section 135(1) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 44).