SCHEDULE 4MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACTION PLANS

Regulation 13

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1

An action plan shall–

a

meet the minimum requirements of Annex V to the Directive;

b

contain a summary covering all the important aspects referred to in Annex V to the Directive, not exceeding 10 pages in length; and

c

be clear and comprehensible.

2

In applying sub-paragraph (1) any reference in Annex V to the Directive to–

a

Article 5 of the Directive shall be taken to be a reference to regulation 5 of these Regulations;

b

Article 8(7) of the Directive shall be taken to be a reference to regulation 18 of these Regulations.