The Environmental Impact Assessment (Forestry) (Scotland) Regulations 1999

Application for an opinion whether a project is a relevant project

5.—(1) The proposer may apply in writing to the Commissioners for their opinion whether a project is a relevant project.

(2) An application under paragraph (1) above shall include or be accompanied by–

(a) a map or plan sufficient to identify the land that is the subject of the proposed project and the extent of the proposed project;

(b) a brief description of the nature of the proposed project and of its possible effects on the environment; and

(c) such further information or representations as the proposer may wish to provide or make.

(3) The Commissioners shall, if they consider that they have not been provided with sufficient information to enable them to give an opinion under paragraph (1) above, notify the proposer in writing of the matters on which they require further information and the proposer shall supply that further information to the Commissioners within such period as the Commissioners may reasonably require.