PART 6Nature and biodiversity
Habitats Regulations
I1I2113Habitats Regulations: power to amend Part 6
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The Secretary of State may by regulations amend Part 6 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1012) (the “Habitats Regulations”) (assessment of plans and projects) as they apply in relation to England.
2
In making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must have regard to the particular importance of furthering the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity.
3
The Secretary of State may make regulations under this section only if satisfied that the regulations do not reduce the level of environmental protection provided by the Habitats Regulations.
4
Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament, and publish, a statement explaining why the Secretary of State is satisfied as mentioned in subsection (3).
5
Before making regulations under this section the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
6
In this section “England” has the same meaning as in section 112.
7
Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.