Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 3 substituted (1.2.2000) by The Harbour Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/3445), reg. 15(4), Sch. 3
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 3 modified (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 38, s. 37, Sch. 5 para. 1(2)(j) (with s. 106); S.I. 2001/869, art.2
C2Sch. 3: transfer of functions (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 29(2)(b)(ii), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 9); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(g) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2018/278, reg. 2, Sch.)
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 3 paras. 20A-20G and cross-headings inserted (5.12.2017) by The Environmental Impact Assessment (Miscellaneous Amendments Relating to Harbours, Highways and Transport) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1070), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 8(20) (with Sch. 6 paras. 2(2), 3(3))
20F.(1)The Secretary of State may make an order authorising a deferred project only if satisfied that—E+W+S
(a)the conclusion mentioned in paragraph 20E(3)(a) is up to date, and
(b)making the order in the form of the draft submitted with the application, or with modifications, would be compatible with the decision made by the consenting authority following the assessment mentioned in paragraph 20D(1)(b).
(2)A conclusion is to be taken to be up to date for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(a) if, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, it addresses the likely significant effects of the project on the environment.
(3)The Secretary State must consult the consenting authority if satisfied that it is appropriate to do so for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(b).]]