http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/1/paragraph/8/madeThe Environmental Impact Assessment (Miscellaneous Amendments Relating to Harbours, Highways and Transport) Regulations 2017enKing's Printer of Acts of Parliament2018-01-08HARBOURS, DOCKS, PIERS AND FERRIESENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONHARBOURS, DOCKS, PIERS AND FERRIES, NORTHERN IRELANDENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, NORTHERN IRELANDThese Regulations implement Directive 2014/52/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (O.J. No. L 124, 25.4.2014, p. 1-18) amending Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (O.J. No. L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1-21); they relate specifically to harbour works (in England and Wales and Scotland), the construction or improvement of highways (in England and Wales) and certain transport related works (in England and Wales).SCHEDULE 1Amendments to the 1964 Act8.(1)

Part 1 of Schedule 3 (harbour revision orders made on application to the Secretary of State)

Schedule 3 was substituted by Schedule 3 to S.I. 1999/3445.

is amended as follows.

(2)

In paragraph 1, as it applies in relation to England and Wales—

(a)

omit the definition of “the Directive”

The definition of “the Directive” was substituted by S.I. 2009/269.

;

(b)

for the definition of “EEA Agreement” substitute—

EEA Agreement” and “EEA State” have the meanings given in Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978;

(c)

after that definition, insert—

EIA application” means an application for a harbour revision order authorising a project which requires an environmental impact assessment;

“the EIA Directive” means Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment

O.J. No. L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1.

;

“the environment” means—

(a)

population and human health,

(b)

biodiversity, with particular attention to species and habitats protected under the Habitats Directive and the Wild Birds Directive,

(c)

land, soil, water, air and climate,

(d)

material assets, cultural heritage and the landscape, and

(e)

the interaction between the factors referred to in paragraphs (a) to (d);

“environmental assessment” means an assessment carried out—

(a)

under an obligation to which section 2(1) of the European Communities Act 1972 applies (other than an obligation arising under the EIA Directive), or

(b)

under the law of any part of the United Kingdom (other than a rule which implements an obligation arising under the EIA Directive),

of the effect of anything on the environment;

“environmental impact assessment”, in relation to a project, means the process comprising—

(a)

the preparation of an environmental statement by the applicant,

(b)

the carrying out of consultations under this Part of this Schedule about the likely significant effects of the project on the environment,

(c)

the Secretary of State’s consideration of the information about the likely significant effects of the project on the environment (see paragraph 18A(2)),

(d)

the Secretary of State reaching a reasoned conclusion on the significant effects of the project on the environment (see paragraph 18A(4)), and

(e)

the Secretary of State’s consideration of that reasoned conclusion when making a decision under paragraph 19 in respect of the application for a harbour revision order authorising the project;

;

(d)

omit the definition of “EEA state”;

(e)

for the definition of “environmental statement”, substitute—

“environmental statement” has the meaning given in paragraph 8(2);

;

(f)

after the definition of “fishery harbour” insert—

“the Habitats Directive” means Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

O.J. No. L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7.

;

“official website” means a website maintained by or on behalf of the Secretary of State;

;

(g)

after the definition of “project” insert—

“reasoned conclusion”, in relation to a project, means the conclusion required by paragraph 18A(4);

“screening decision” has the meaning given in paragraph 4(4);

;

(h)

in the definition of “selection criteria”, for “Directive” substitute “EIA Directive”;

(i)

after the definition of “sensitive area” insert—

“the Wild Birds Directive” means Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds

O.J. No. L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7.

;

.

(3)

In paragraph 1, as it applies in relation to Scotland—

(a)

omit the definition of “the Directive”;

(b)

for the definition of “EEA Agreement” substitute—

EEA Agreement” and “EEA State” have the meanings given in Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978;

(c)

after that definition, insert—

EIA application” means an application for a harbour revision order authorising a project which requires an environmental impact assessment;

“the EIA Directive” means Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment

O.J. No. L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1.

;

“the environment” means—

(a)

population and human health,

(b)

biodiversity, with particular attention to species and habitats protected under the Habitats Directive and the Wild Birds Directive,

(c)

land, soil, water, air and climate,

(d)

material assets, cultural heritage and the landscape, and

(e)

the interaction between the factors referred to in paragraphs (a) to (d);

“environmental assessment” means an assessment carried out—

(a)

under an obligation to which section 2(1) of the European Communities Act 1972 applies (other than an obligation arising under the EIA Directive), or

(b)

under the law of any part of the United Kingdom (other than a rule which implements an obligation arising under the EIA Directive),

of the effect of anything on the environment;

“environmental impact assessment”, in relation to a project, means the process comprising—

(a)

the preparation of an environmental statement by the applicant,

(b)

the carrying out of consultations under this Part of this Schedule about the likely significant effects of the project on the environment,

(c)

the Scottish Ministers’ consideration of the information about the likely significant effects of the project on the environment (see paragraph 18A(2)),

(d)

the Scottish Ministers’ reaching a reasoned conclusion on the significant effects of the project on the environment (see paragraph 18A(4)), and

(e)

the Scottish Ministers’ consideration of the reasoned conclusion when making a decision under paragraph 19 in respect of the application for a harbour revision order authorising the project;

;

(d)

omit the definition of “EEA state”;

(e)

for the definition of “environmental statement”, substitute—

“environmental statement” has the meaning given in paragraph 8(2);

;

(f)

after the definition of “fishery harbour” insert—

“the Habitats Directive” means Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora

O.J. No. L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7.

;

“official website” means a website maintained by or on behalf of the Scottish Ministers;

;

(g)

after the definition of “project” insert—

“reasoned conclusion”, in relation to a project, means the conclusion required by paragraph 18A(4);

“screening decision” has the meaning given in paragraph 4(4);

;

(h)

in the definition of “selection criteria”, for “Directive” substitute “EIA Directive”;

(i)

after the definition of “sensitive area” insert—

“the Wild Birds Directive” means Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds

O.J. No. L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7.

;

;

(4)

After paragraph 2, insert—

2A.(1)

For purposes of this Part, the effects of a project on the environment include—

(a)

any effects on the environment which arise (directly or indirectly) from the operational phase of the project;

(b)

any expected effects on the environment which derive (directly or indirectly) from the vulnerability of the project to risks of major accidents or disasters.

(2)

References to the adverse, likely or significant effects of a project on the environment are to be read accordingly

.

(5)

For paragraph 3 substitute—

3.(1)

A person may not make an application for a harbour revision order which, directly or indirectly, authorises a project unless—

(a)

the proposed applicant has given the Secretary of State notice of the proposed applicant’s intention to make the application, and

(b)

the Secretary of State has responded under paragraph 5(2) or 6(2)(a).

(2)

If the project is likely to fall within Annex I or Annex II to the EIA Directive, the notice given under sub-paragraph (1)(a) —

(a)

must include the information described in Annex II.A to the EIA Directive (information to be provided on projects listed in Annex II) taking into account the results of any relevant environmental assessment which are reasonably available to the proposed applicant, and

(b)

may include a description of any feature of the project or measure envisaged to avoid or prevent what otherwise might be significant adverse effects of the project on the environment.

(3)

This paragraph does not apply if the Secretary of State gives a direction in respect of the project under paragraph 20A, 20B or 20C (exemptions).

(6)

For paragraph 4 substitute—

4.(1)

Where the Secretary of State is notified of a proposed application under paragraph 3(1)(a), the Secretary of State must decide whether it relates to a project which requires an environmental impact assessment.

(2)

A project requires an environmental impact assessment if—

(a)

it falls within Annex I to the EIA Directive, or

(b)

it falls within Annex II to the EIA Directive and, having regard to the selection criteria, is a relevant project.

(3)

For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), the Secretary of State must take into account the results of any relevant environmental assessment which are reasonably available to the Secretary of State.

(4)

In this Part of this Schedule, “screening decision” means a decision under sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph.

4A.(1)

The Secretary of State may direct a person to provide the Secretary of State with such further information as the Secretary of State requires for the purpose of making a screening decision.

(2)

A direction under sub-paragraph (1) must be given before the end of the period of 90 days beginning with the day on which the Secretary of State is notified of the proposed application under paragraph 3(1)(a).

(3)

A direction under sub-paragraph (1) must be in writing and must—

(a)

specify the further information to be provided by the proposed applicant, and

(b)

state that, in accordance with paragraph 4B, the period within which the Secretary of State is required to make the screening decision will begin with the day on which all of the specified information has been provided by the proposed applicant.

4B.(1)

The Secretary of State must make a screening decision in respect of a proposed application—

(a)

as soon as possible after the day on which the Secretary of State is notified of the proposed application under paragraph 3(1)(a), and

(b)

in any event within the period of 90 days beginning with that day.

(2)

But if the Secretary of State gives a direction under paragraph 4A(1) to the proposed applicant, the screening decision in respect of the proposed application is to be made—

(a)

as soon as possible after the day on which all of the information specified in the direction has been provided by the proposed applicant, and

(b)

in any event within the period of 90 days beginning with that day.

(3)

This paragraph is subject to paragraph 4C.

4C.(1)

The Secretary of State, if satisfied that it is appropriate to do so by reason of exceptional circumstances relating to a project (including circumstances relating to the nature, complexity, location or size of the project), may extend the period specified in paragraph 4B(1)(b) or (2)(b).

(2)

If the Secretary of States extends the relevant period, the Secretary of State must inform the proposed applicant, in writing, of—

(a)

the reasons for the extension, and

(b)

the date by which the Secretary of State expects to make the screening decision.

(7)

For paragraph 5 substitute—

5.(1)

This paragraph applies if the Secretary of State decides that a proposed application relates to a project which does not require an environmental impact assessment.

(2)

The Secretary of State must inform the proposed applicant, in writing, of the decision and the reasons for it with reference to the selection criteria (where relevant).

(3)

The Secretary of State must also publish a notice of the decision which—

(a)

states the reasons for it with reference to the selection criteria (where relevant), and

(b)

if provided by the proposed applicant in the notice under paragraph 3(1)(a) or in response to a direction given under paragraph 4A(1), includes a description of any feature of the project or measure envisaged to avoid or prevent what might otherwise be significant adverse effects of the project on the environment.

(8)

For paragraph 6 substitute—

6.(1)

This paragraph applies if the Secretary of State decides that the proposed application relates to a project which requires an environmental impact assessment.

(2)

The Secretary of State must—

(a)

inform the proposed applicant, in writing, of the decision and the reasons for it with reference to the selection criteria (where relevant),

(b)

publish a notice of the decision which states the reasons for it with reference to the selection criteria (where relevant), and

(c)

give the proposed applicant an opinion, in writing, about the scope and level of detail of the information which the proposed applicant will be required to supply in an environmental statement, if the application is made.

(3)

In giving an opinion under sub-paragraph (2)(c), the Secretary of State must have regard to the information provided by the proposed applicant including in particular any information about—

(a)

the specific characteristics of the project (including its location and technical capacity), and

(b)

its likely impact on the environment.

(4)

Before giving the opinion the Secretary of State must consult such bodies with environmental responsibilities or local or regional competencies as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

(9)

For paragraph 7

Paragraph 7 was amended in relation to Scotland by section 2 (2) of the Harbours (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 13).

substitute—
7.(1)

An application for a harbour revision order must be accompanied by—

(a)

a draft of the proposed order,

(b)

six copies (or such lesser number as the Secretary of State may specify) of any map which, if the order is made in the form of the draft, will be annexed to it, and

(c)

such fee as the Secretary of State may determine.

(2)

The Secretary of State may specify the form in which, or means by which, any document mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) is to be provided (and may specify different forms or means for different documents).

(10)

For paragraph 8 substitute—

8.(1)

If an applicant makes an EIA application, the applicant must—

(a)

supply the Secretary of State with an environmental statement, and

(b)

if directed to do so by the Secretary of State, supply the Secretary of State with such number of copies of the statement as is specified in the direction.

(2)

In this Part of this Schedule, “environmental statement” means a statement which—

(a)

is prepared by competent experts,

(b)

includes the information which, taking into account current knowledge and methods of assessment, may reasonably be required by the Secretary of State to reach a reasoned conclusion under paragraph 18A(4) and in particular, the information specified in sub-paragraph (3),

(c)

is based on the opinion given under paragraph 6(2)(c), and

(d)

with a view to avoiding duplication of assessments, takes into account the results of any relevant environmental assessment which are reasonably available to the applicant.

(3)

The specified information is—

(a)

a description of the site, design, size and any other relevant features of the project,

(b)

a description of the likely significant effects of the project on the environment,

(c)

a description of any features of the project or measures envisaged to avoid, prevent or reduce and, if possible, offset any likely significant adverse effects of the project on the environment,

(d)

a description of the reasonable alternatives studied by the applicant, which are relevant to the project and its specific characteristics, and an indication of the main reasons for the option chosen, taking into account the likely effects of the project on the environment,

(e)

a non-technical summary of the information mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d), and

(f)

any additional information specified in Annex IV to the EIA Directive (information for the environmental impact assessment report) relevant to the specific characteristics of the project or type of project and to the environmental features likely to be affected.

(4)

The environmental statement must be accompanied by a statement from the applicant setting out the relevant expertise or qualifications of the experts who prepared the environmental statement.

(5)

The Secretary of State may specify the form in which, or means by which, an environmental statement, a statement under sub-paragraph (4) or a copy of an environmental statement, is to be provided (and may specify different forms or means for different documents).

8A.(1)

The Secretary of State must, where necessary, direct an applicant who makes an EIA application to supply the Secretary of State with any information of a type specified in Annex IV to the EIA Directive which is not included in the environmental statement but which—

(a)

is directly relevant to the reaching of a reasoned conclusion, and

(b)

having regard to current knowledge and methods of assessment, can reasonably be compiled by the applicant.

(2)

The applicant must supply the Secretary of State with such number of copies of the information as is specified in the direction.

(3)

For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), it does not matter whether the information requested is specified in the opinion under paragraph 6(2)(c).

(4)

A direction under sub-paragraph (1) must specify the information to be supplied.

(5)

A direction under sub-paragraph (1) or (2) may specify the form in which, or means by which, the information is, or copies of the information are, to be provided (and may specify different forms or means for different documents).

Co-ordination of environmental impact assessment and other assessments
8B.

If in respect of a project there is—

(a)

a requirement to carry out an environmental impact assessment, and

(b)

a requirement to carry out an assessment under the law of any part of the United Kingdom giving effect to the Habitats Directive or the Wild Birds Directive,

the Secretary of State must ensure that the assessments are co-ordinated.

(11)

For paragraph 9 substitute—

9.

The Secretary of State must not consider an application for a harbour revision order unless the applicant—

(a)

pays any fee which is due under paragraph 7(1)(c),

(b)

complies with any direction under paragraph 7(2),

(c)

if the application is an EIA application—

(i)

supplies an environmental statement, and

(ii)

complies with any direction under paragraph 8A(1), and

(d)

complies with any relevant requirements of paragraphs 10 to 14.

(12)

In paragraph 10—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (2)—

(i)

after paragraph (b), insert—(ba)

if the Secretary of State gives a direction in respect of the project under paragraph 20A, 20B, 20C or 20D (exemptions and deferral), state that such a direction has been given,

;

(ii)

in paragraph (c), for “8(1)” substitute “8(1)(a)”;

(b)

after sub-paragraph (5) insert—(6)

If an applicant publishes a notice which states that an environmental statement has been supplied under paragraph 8(1)(a), the applicant must supply the Secretary of State with a copy of the notice—

(a)

as soon as possible, and

(b)

in any event within the period of three working days starting with the date specified in accordance with sub-paragraph (2)(f).

(7)

In this paragraph and paragraph 10A, “working day” means a day other than—

(a)

Saturday or Sunday,

(b)

Christmas Day or Good Friday, or

(c)

any day which is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 in the part of the United Kingdom where the harbour, dock or wharf to which the application relates is situated.

(8)

The Secretary of State may specify the form in which, and means by which, the copy of the notice is to be provided.

(13)

After paragraph 10 insert—

10ZA.(1)

If the Secretary of State receives a copy of a notice from an applicant under paragraph 10(6), the Secretary of State must—

(a)

make the specified documents available for inspection on an official website as soon as reasonably practicable after the Secretary of State receives the copy, and

(b)

keep the documents available on the website throughout the period required to ensure the effective participation of the public in the environmental impact assessment.

(2)

A failure to make the documents available throughout the period specified in sub-paragraph (1)(b) is to be disregarded if—

(a)

the specified documents were available on the official website for part of that period, and

(b)

the failure is wholly attributable to circumstances that it would not be reasonable to expect the Secretary of State to prevent or avoid.

(3)

The specified documents are—

(a)

the copy of the notice,

(b)

a copy of the draft order to which the notice relates,

(c)

a copy of the environmental statement mentioned in the notice, and

(d)

a copy of any map which accompanied the application to which the notice relates.

(4)

If the size or form of a specified document means that it is not practicable for the document to be made available on the official website—

(a)

the Secretary of State must state on the website how a copy of the document may be obtained, and

(b)

where the Secretary of State does so—

(i)

the requirement in sub-paragraph (1)(a) as it applies in relation to the document is taken to be satisfied, and

(ii)

the requirement in sub-paragraph (1)(b) applies to the statement.

10ZB.(1)

This paragraph applies if an applicant makes an EIA application and before the Secretary of State makes a decision under paragraph 19(6) in relation to the application—

(a)

the applicant supplies the Secretary of State with information in accordance with a direction under paragraph 8A(1)(a), or

(b)

the applicant or any other person supplies the Secretary of State with information which the Secretary of State is satisfied must be considered in order to assess properly the significant effects of the project on the environment.

(2)

The Secretary of State must—

(a)

make the information available on an official website as soon as reasonably practicable after the Secretary of State receives it, and

(b)

keep the information available on the website throughout the period required to ensure the effective participation of the public in the environmental impact assessment.

(3)

A failure to make the further information available throughout the period specified in sub-paragraph (2)(b) is to be disregarded if—

(a)

the information was available on the official website for part of that period, and

(b)

the failure is wholly attributable to circumstances that it would not be reasonable to expect the Secretary of State to prevent or avoid.

(4)

If the size or form of any further information means that it is not practicable for it to be made available on the official website—

(a)

the Secretary of State must state on the website how a copy of the information may be obtained, and

(b)

where the Secretary of State does so—

(i)

the requirement in sub-paragraph (2)(a) as it applies in relation to the information is taken to be satisfied, and

(ii)

the requirement in sub-paragraph (2)(b) applies to the statement.

(14)

For paragraph 10A

Paragraph 10A was inserted by regulation 6 of S.I. 2009/269 in relation to England and Wales and section 25(5)(d) of the Transport and Works (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 8) in relation to Scotland.

substitute—
10A.(1)

Where further information is made available on an official website under paragraph 10ZB, the Secretary of State must publish, or direct another person to publish, an information notice.

(2)

But the Secretary of State is not required to publish, or direct the publication of, an information notice if the Secretary of State considers that the information will be made publicly available at an inquiry or hearing under paragraph 18.

(3)

An information notice must—

(a)

state that the Secretary of State has received the information,

(b)

specify a place where a copy of the information can, until the expiry of the period referred to in paragraph (d), be inspected at all reasonable hours,

(c)

provide an address from which a copy of the information can, until the expiry of that period, be obtained and details of the amount of any charge for the provision of such a copy, and

(d)

state that any person who desires to make representations in relation to the further information should do so in writing to the Secretary of State before the expiry of the period of 42 days starting with a date specified in the notice.

(4)

The information notice must—

(a)

be published by Gazette and local advertisement, and

(a)

be published in such other ways, if any, as seem appropriate to the Secretary of State.

(5)

The information notice, or a copy of it, must also—

(a)

be made available by the Secretary of State on an official website, and

(b)

be kept available on the website throughout the period required to ensure the effective participation of the public in the environmental impact assessment for the project to which the notice relates.

(6)

Any charge imposed under sub-paragraph (3)(c) must be reasonable.

(7)

The date specified in accordance with sub-paragraph (3)(d) must be the date on which the notice first appears in a local newspaper.

(8)

If the Secretary of State directs a person to publish an information notice, the person must supply the Secretary of State with a copy of the notice—

(a)

as soon as possible, and

(b)

in any event within the period of three working days (see paragraph 10(7)) starting with the date specified in accordance with sub-paragraph (3)(d).

(9)

The Secretary of State may specify the form in which, and means by which, a copy of an information notice is to be provided.

(15)

For paragraph 15

Paragraph 15 was amended by S.I. 2009/269 in relation to England and Wales and section 25(5)(e) of the Transport and Works (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 8) in relation to Scotland.

, substitute—
15.(1)

The Secretary of State, before determining an application, must—

(a)

consult such bodies that are likely to have an interest in the application by reason of their environmental responsibilities or local or regional competencies as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate, and

(b)

send the information listed in sub-paragraph (2) to the bodies consulted.

(2)

The information is—

(a)

the environmental statement supplied under paragraph 8(1)(a);

(b)

any information supplied in pursuance of a direction under paragraph 8A(1);

(c)

any information about the project falling within paragraph 10ZB(1)(b).

(16)

In paragraph 16

Paragraph 16 was amended by S.I. 2009/269 in relation to England and Wales and section 25(5)(f) of the Transport and Works (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 8) in relation to Scotland.

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1), for paragraph (b), substitute—(b)

the application is an EIA application,

;

(b)

in sub-paragraph (4), for paragraph (b), substitute—(b)

the environmental statement supplied to the Secretary of State under paragraph 8(1)(a);

(ba)

any information supplied in pursuance of a direction under paragraph 8A(1);

(bb)

any information falling within paragraph 10ZB(1)(b);

;

(c)

in sub-paragraph (5), in paragraph (a) after “responsibilities” insert “or local or regional competencies”;

(d)

in sub-paragraph (7)—

(i)

at the end of paragraph (ba) insert “and”;

(ii)

after paragraph (ba) insert—(bb)

a summary of —

(i)

the results of any consultations under paragraph 15 in connection with the application,

(ii)

any objections made to the application and not withdrawn,

(iii)

any representations made in relation to the environmental statement for the project or in relation to any information in accordance with a notice published under paragraph 10 or 10A, and

(iv)

how the information mentioned in paragraphs (i) to (iii) above and any opinion given under sub-paragraph (5)(b) have been taken into account in reaching the decision.

;

(iii)

omit paragraphs (c) and (d).

(17)

After paragraph 18 insert—Reasoned conclusion about environmental impact

18A.(1)

This paragraph applies where an EIA application is made.

(2)

The Secretary of State must consider—

(a)

the environmental statement relating to the project,

(b)

any information supplied in pursuance of a direction under paragraph 8A in relation to the project,

(c)

any information about the project made available on an official website under paragraph 10ZB,

(d)

the results of any consultations under paragraph 15 or 16(6)(a) in relation to the project,

(e)

any opinion about the project which is sent under paragraph 16(5)(b),

(f)

any relevant objections made about the project and not withdrawn,

(g)

any relevant representations about the project made in accordance with a notice published under paragraph 10 or 10A,

(h)

where an inquiry or hearing relating to the project is held under paragraph 18, any relevant report of the person who held the inquiry or person appointed for the purpose of hearing the objector, or any relevant part of such a report, and

(i)

any features of the project or measures envisaged to avoid, prevent or reduce, and, if possible, offset any likely significant adverse effects of the project on the environment.

(3)

For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), an objection, representation, report or part of a report is “relevant” if it concerns the likely significant effects of the project on the environment.

(4)

Following the consideration required by sub-paragraph (2), the Secretary of State must reach a reasoned conclusion about the likely significant effects of the project on the environment.

(5)

The Secretary of State must obtain such expert advice as appears to the Secretary of State to be necessary for the purposes of considering the environmental statement.

(18)

For paragraph 19

Paragraph 19 was amended by S.I. 2009/269 in relation to England and Wales. Paragraph 19 was amended by section 46(5) of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 12) and section 25(5)(i) of the Transport and Works (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 8) in relation to Scotland.

, substitute—
19.(1)

The Secretary of State must—

(a)

in the case of an EIA application, consider the matters specified in sub-paragraph (2) and, if relevant, sub-paragraph (5);

(b)

in the case of any other application, consider the matters specified in sub-paragraph (4) and, if relevant, sub-paragraph (5).

(2)

The matters to be considered in respect of an EIA application are—

(a)

the reasoned conclusion (including whether it is up to date);

(b)

to the extent that they were not required to be taken into account in reaching the reasoned conclusion—

(i)

any objections made and not withdrawn;

(ii)

the report of any person who held an inquiry or of any person appointed for the purpose of hearing an objector;

(c)

if the Secretary of State is minded to make the order applied for, whether monitoring of the significant adverse effects of the project on the environment is appropriate, and if so—

(i)

whether it is necessary to modify the order to include a monitoring measure, and

(ii)

whether or not to include provision in the order for potential remedial action.

(3)

For the purpose of determining whether it is appropriate to impose a monitoring measure, the Secretary of State must have regard to any existing monitoring arrangements which are carried out in accordance with an obligation under the law of any part of the United Kingdom (other than a provision implementing the EIA Directive).

(4)

The matters to be considered in respect of an application mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b) are—

(a)

any objections made and not withdrawn, and

(b)

the report of any person who held an inquiry or of any person appointed for the purpose of hearing an objector.

(5)

If an application for a harbour revision order relates to a project to be carried out in Scotland, the Scottish Ministers must also consider any written representations—

(a)

submitted to them by the applicant in elaboration of the application, or

(b)

submitted to them by an objector in elaboration of any objection.

(6)

Following the consideration required by sub-paragraph (1), the Secretary of State must decide—

(a)

not to make the order applied for,

(b)

to make the order in the form of the draft submitted to him, or

(c)

to make the order with modifications.

(7)

Sub-paragraph (6) is subject to paragraph 19A.

(8)

In this paragraph and paragraph 19A “monitoring measure” means a requirement to monitor any significant adverse effects of a project on the environment.

19A.(1)

The Secretary of State must make a decision under paragraph 19(6) in respect of an EIA application only if satisfied that the reasoned conclusion relating to that application is up to date.

(2)

A reasoned conclusion is to be taken to be up to date if, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, it addresses the likely significant effects of the project on the environment.

(3)

The Secretary of State may decide to modify an order to include a monitoring measure only if satisfied that the type of parameters which will be required to be monitored and the duration of such monitoring are proportionate having regard to—

(a)

the nature, location and size of the project, and

(b)

the significance of the effects of the project on the environment.

19B.

The Secretary of State must make the decision required by paragraph 19(6) in respect of an EIA application within a reasonable period of time (having regard to the nature and complexity of the application and the project to which it relates) beginning with the day on which the Secretary of State has all the information needed to make that decision.

(19)

For paragraph 20

Paragraph 20 was amended by regulation 11 of S.I. 2009/269.

, substitute—
20.(1)

This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State makes a decision under paragraph 19(6) in relation to an EIA application.

(2)

The Secretary of State—

(a)

as soon as reasonably practicable after making the decision, must make the information specified in sub-paragraph (3) available on an official website, and

(b)

must keep the information available on the website throughout the period of three months beginning with the day on which it is first made available on the website in accordance with this paragraph.

(3)

The specified information is—

(a)

the content of the decision whether or not to make the order and any conditions attached to it,

(b)

the main reasons and considerations on which the decision is based,

(c)

a summary of the results of any consultations under paragraph 15 or 16(6)(a),

(d)

a copy of any opinion given under paragraph 16(5)(b),

(e)

the details of the provision made for public participation in the making of the decision,

(f)

a summary of any objections—

(i)

made about the likely significant adverse effects of the project on the environment , and

(ii)

not withdrawn,

(g)

a summary of any representations made under paragraph 10 or 10A about the likely significant adverse effects of the project on the environment,

(h)

a copy of the reasoned conclusion,

(i)

a description of any features of the project or measures envisaged to avoid, prevent or reduce and, if possible, offset, any likely significant adverse effects of the project on the environment,

(j)

a summary of how the information mentioned above (and, in particular, any opinion given under paragraph 16(5)(b) or the results of any consultations under paragraph 16(6)(a)) have been taken into account in making the decision, and

(k)

a statement regarding the right to challenge the validity of the decision and the procedure for doing so.

(4)

A failure to make the specified information available throughout the period specified in sub-paragraph (2)(b) is to be disregarded if—

(a)

the information was available on the official website for part of that period, and

(b)

the failure is wholly attributable to circumstances that it would not be reasonable to expect the Secretary of State to prevent or avoid.

(5)

The Secretary of State, as soon as reasonably practicable after making the decision, must also publish by Gazette and local advertisement the following information—

(a)

the content of the decision whether or not to make the order and any conditions attached to it,

(b)

the main reasons and considerations on which the decision is based,

(c)

a statement regarding the right to challenge the validity of the decision and the procedure for doing so,

(d)

a statement that the matters referred to in paragraph 19(1) have been taken into consideration, and

(e)

details of the official website on which the information referred to in sub-paragraph (2) is made available.

(6)

The Secretary of State must also give notice of the information referred to in sub-paragraph (5) to such bodies likely to have an interest in the project by reason of their environmental responsibilities, or their local or regional competencies, as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

(20)

After paragraph 20 insert—Defence projects: exemption from environmental impact assessment

20A.(1)

The Secretary of State may direct that an environmental impact assessment is not required for a project if satisfied that—

(a)

the sole purpose of the project is national defence, and

(b)

carrying out the assessment would have an adverse effect on the fulfilment of that purpose.

(2)

The Secretary of State must, as soon as reasonably practicable, send a copy of a direction given under sub-paragraph (1)—

(a)

to the Scottish Ministers, if the application for a harbour revision order authorising the project is required to be made to the Scottish Ministers;

(b)

to the Welsh Ministers, if the application for a harbour revision order authorising the project is required to be made to the Welsh Ministers;

(c)

to a person designated by an order made under section 42A(1), if the application for a harbour revision order authorising the project is required to be made to that person.

Civil emergencies: exemption from environmental impact assessment
20B.

The Secretary of State may direct that an environmental impact assessment is not required for a project if satisfied that—

(a)

the sole purpose of the project is the response to a civil emergency, and

(b)

carrying out the assessment would have an adverse effect on the fulfilment of that purpose.

Exemption from environmental impact assessment in exceptional circumstances
20C.(1)

The Secretary of State may direct that an environmental impact assessment is not required for a project if satisfied that—

(a)

it is appropriate to do so by reason of exceptional circumstances,

(b)

carrying out the assessment would have an adverse effect on the fulfilment of the purpose of the project,

(c)

the objectives of the EIA Directive will be met even though the assessment is not carried out, and

(d)

the project is unlikely to have significant effects on the environment in another EEA State.

(2)

Before giving a direction under sub-paragraph (1), the Secretary of State must consider whether another form of assessment of the effects of the project on the environment would be appropriate.

(3)

The Secretary of State must—

(a)

as soon as reasonably practicable, make a copy of any direction given and a statement of the reasons for which it is given available for inspection on an official website,

(b)

publish the results of any other assessment considered appropriate for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), and

(c)

keep the copy of the direction and the results (if any) available on the website throughout the period of three months beginning with the day on which the information is first made available on the website in accordance with this paragraph.

(4)

A failure to make information available throughout the period specified in sub-paragraph (3)(c) is to be disregarded if—

(a)

the information was available on the official website for part of that period, and

(b)

the failure is wholly attributable to circumstances that it would not be reasonable to expect the Secretary of State to prevent or avoid.

(4)

If the Secretary of State gives a direction under sub-paragraph (1), paragraph 19 applies in relation to the relevant application as if the matters listed in sub-paragraph (4) of that paragraph included any results published under sub-paragraph (3)(b) of this paragraph.

Deferral of environmental impact assessment: direction and effect of direction
20D.(1)

The Secretary of State may give a deferral direction in respect of a project which requires an environmental impact assessment if satisfied that—

(a)

an assessment of the effects of the project on the environment, or any activity to be carried out in the course of it, has been, is being or will be carried out by a consenting authority, and

(b)

the assessment satisfies or will satisfy the requirements of Article 1(2)(g)(i) to (iv) of the EIA Directive (definition of environmental impact assessment) in respect of the project.

(2)

In this paragraph, “consenting authority”, in relation to a project or an activity, means an authority (including the Secretary of State) whose consent to, or authority for, the project or the activity is required under an enactment (other than this Act).

(3)

The Secretary of State must—

(a)

as soon as reasonably practicable, make a copy of any deferral direction given and a statement of the reasons for which it is given available on an official website, and

(b)

keep the copy of the direction and statement available throughout the period required to ensure the effective participation of the public in the environmental impact assessment.

(4)

A failure to make a copy of a deferral direction or statement available throughout the period specified in sub-paragraph (3)(b) is to be disregarded if—

(a)

the copy was available on the official website for part of that period, and

(b)

the failure is wholly attributable to circumstances that it would not be reasonable to expect the Secretary of State to prevent or avoid.

(5)

The effect of a deferral direction is set out in paragraphs 20E to 20G.

20E.(1)

If a deferral direction is given in respect of a project (referred to in this Part as a “deferred project”), the following provisions of this Part of this Schedule do not apply in relation to an application for a harbour revision order authorising the deferred project—

(a)

paragraph 6(2)(c);

(b)

paragraphs 8 to 8B;

(c)

paragraph 9(c);

(d)

paragraph 10(6) to (8);

(e)

paragraphs 10ZA to 10A;

(f)

paragraph 15, in so far as it requires consultation about the likely effects of the project on the environment;

(g)

paragraph 16;

(h)

paragraph 18A;

(i)

paragraphs 19A and 19B.

(2)

Paragraph 19 applies to an application for a harbour revision order authorising a deferred project but as if—

(a)

the matters the Secretary of State is required to consider under sub-paragraph (1) were the specified matters, and

(b)

the reference to paragraph 19A in sub-paragraph (7) were a reference to paragraph 20F(1).

(3)

The specified matters are—

(a)

the conclusion on the significant effects of the deferred project on the environment reached by the consenting authority following the assessment mentioned in paragraph 20D(1)(a);

(b)

to the extent they were not taken into account for the purposes of that conclusion, any objections made and not withdrawn;

(c)

the report of any person who held an inquiry or of any person appointed for the purpose of hearing an objector;

(d)

any comments made by the consenting authority about the deferred project or any activity to be carried on during the course of the project;

(e)

if consent or authorisation has been granted by the consenting authority—

(i)

any conditions attached to the consent or authorisation which relate to the significant effects of the deferred project on the environment;

(ii)

any description of any features of the deferred project or any measures envisaged to avoid, prevent or reduce and, if possible, offset any significant adverse effects of the project on the environment;

(iii)

any measures considered appropriate by the consenting authority for the purpose of monitoring the significant adverse effects of the deferred project on the environment;

(f)

if the Secretary of State is minded to make the order applied for, whether monitoring of the significant adverse effects of the deferred project on the environment is appropriate, and if so—

(i)

whether it is necessary to modify the order to include a monitoring measure, and

(ii)

whether to include provision in the order for potential remedial action;

(g)

if the application relates to a deferred project which is to be carried out in Scotland, any written representations submitted to the Scottish Ministers by the applicant in elaboration of the application or by an objector in elaboration of an objection.

(4)

For the purpose of determining whether it is appropriate to impose a monitoring measure, the Secretary of State must have regard to any existing monitoring arrangements which are carried out in accordance with an obligation under the law of any part of the United Kingdom (other than a provision implementing the EIA Directive).

20F.(1)

The Secretary of State may make an order authorising a deferred project only if satisfied that—

(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).

20G.

The Secretary of State must make the decision required by paragraph 19(6) in respect of an application for an order authorising a deferred project within a reasonable period of time (having regard to the nature and complexity of the application and the project to which it relates) beginning with the day on which the Secretary of State has all the information needed to make that decision.

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Part 1 of Schedule 3 (harbour revision orders made on application to the Secretary of State)
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omit the definition of “the Directive”
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“the
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O.J.
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<mod>
for the definition of “environmental statement”, substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>“environmental statement” has the meaning given in paragraph 8(2);</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">;</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-2-f">
<num>(f)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after the definition of “fishery harbour” insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>
“the Habitats Directive” means Council
<ref eId="c00002" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1992/0043">Directive 92/43/EEC</ref>
of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora
<authorialNote class="footnote" eId="f00018" marker="18">
<p>
O.J.
<abbr title="Number">No.</abbr>
L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7.
</p>
</authorialNote>
;
</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>“official website” means a website maintained by or on behalf of the Secretary of State;</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">;</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-2-g">
<num>(g)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after the definition of “project” insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>“reasoned conclusion”, in relation to a project, means the conclusion required by paragraph 18A(4);</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>“screening decision” has the meaning given in paragraph 4(4);</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">;</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-2-h">
<num>(h)</num>
<content>
<p>
in the definition of “selection criteria”, for “Directive” substitute “
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
Directive”;
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-2-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after the definition of “sensitive area” insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>
“the Wild Birds Directive” means
<ref eId="c00003" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2009/0147">Directive 2009/147/EC</ref>
of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds
<authorialNote class="footnote" eId="f00019" marker="19">
<p>
O.J.
<abbr title="Number">No.</abbr>
L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7.
</p>
</authorialNote>
;
</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">.</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>In paragraph 1, as it applies in relation to Scotland—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>omit the definition of “the Directive”;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
for the definition of “
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Economic Area">EEA</abbr>
Agreement” substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Economic Area">EEA</abbr>
Agreement” and “
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Economic Area">EEA</abbr>
State” have the meanings given in Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978;
</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-3-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after that definition, insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
application” means an application for a harbour revision order authorising a project which requires an environmental impact assessment;
</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>
“the
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
Directive” means
<ref eId="c00004" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2011/0092">Directive 2011/92/EU</ref>
of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment
<authorialNote class="footnote" eId="f00020" marker="20">
<p>
O.J.
<abbr title="Number">No.</abbr>
L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1.
</p>
</authorialNote>
;
</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="definition">
<intro>
<p>“the environment” means—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>population and human health,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>biodiversity, with particular attention to species and habitats protected under the Habitats Directive and the Wild Birds Directive,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>land, soil, water, air and climate,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>material assets, cultural heritage and the landscape, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>the interaction between the factors referred to in paragraphs (a) to (d);</p>
</content>
</level>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="definition">
<intro>
<p>“environmental assessment” means an assessment carried out—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
under an obligation to which section 2(1) of the European Communities Act 1972 applies (other than an obligation arising under the
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
Directive), or
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
under the law of any part of the United Kingdom (other than a rule which implements an obligation arising under the
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
Directive),
</p>
</content>
</level>
<wrapUp>
<p>of the effect of anything on the environment;</p>
</wrapUp>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="definition">
<intro>
<p>“environmental impact assessment”, in relation to a project, means the process comprising—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the preparation of an environmental statement by the applicant,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the carrying out of consultations under this Part of this Schedule about the likely significant effects of the project on the environment,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>the Scottish Ministers’ consideration of the information about the likely significant effects of the project on the environment (see paragraph 18A(2)),</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>the Scottish Ministers’ reaching a reasoned conclusion on the significant effects of the project on the environment (see paragraph 18A(4)), and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>the Scottish Ministers’ consideration of the reasoned conclusion when making a decision under paragraph 19 in respect of the application for a harbour revision order authorising the project;</p>
</content>
</level>
</hcontainer>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">;</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-3-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>
omit the definition of “
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Economic Area">EEA</abbr>
state”;
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-3-e">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
for the definition of “environmental statement”, substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>“environmental statement” has the meaning given in paragraph 8(2);</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">;</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-3-f">
<num>(f)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after the definition of “fishery harbour” insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>
“the Habitats Directive” means Council
<ref eId="c00005" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1992/0043">Directive 92/43/EEC</ref>
of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora
<authorialNote class="footnote" eId="f00021" marker="21">
<p>
O.J.
<abbr title="Number">No.</abbr>
L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7.
</p>
</authorialNote>
;
</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>“official website” means a website maintained by or on behalf of the Scottish Ministers;</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">;</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-3-g">
<num>(g)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after the definition of “project” insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>“reasoned conclusion”, in relation to a project, means the conclusion required by paragraph 18A(4);</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>“screening decision” has the meaning given in paragraph 4(4);</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">;</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-3-h">
<num>(h)</num>
<content>
<p>
in the definition of “selection criteria”, for “Directive” substitute “
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
Directive”;
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-3-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after the definition of “sensitive area” insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>
“the Wild Birds Directive” means
<ref eId="c00006" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2009/0147">Directive 2009/147/EC</ref>
of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds
<authorialNote class="footnote" eId="f00022" marker="22">
<p>
O.J.
<abbr title="Number">No.</abbr>
L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7.
</p>
</authorialNote>
;
</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">;</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
After paragraph 2, insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<article>
<num>2A.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>For purposes of this Part, the effects of a project on the environment include—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>any effects on the environment which arise (directly or indirectly) from the operational phase of the project;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>any expected effects on the environment which derive (directly or indirectly) from the vulnerability of the project to risks of major accidents or disasters.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>References to the adverse, likely or significant effects of a project on the environment are to be read accordingly</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">.</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
For paragraph 3 substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<article>
<num>3.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>A person may not make an application for a harbour revision order which, directly or indirectly, authorises a project unless—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the proposed applicant has given the Secretary of State notice of the proposed applicant’s intention to make the application, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the Secretary of State has responded under paragraph 5(2) or 6(2)(a).</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>
If the project is likely to fall within Annex I or Annex
<abbr class="acronym" title="2">II</abbr>
to the
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
Directive, the notice given under sub-paragraph (1)(a) —
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
must include the information described in Annex II.A to the
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
Directive (information to be provided on projects listed in Annex
<abbr class="acronym" title="2">II</abbr>
) taking into account the results of any relevant environmental assessment which are reasonably available to the proposed applicant, and
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>may include a description of any feature of the project or measure envisaged to avoid or prevent what otherwise might be significant adverse effects of the project on the environment.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>This paragraph does not apply if the Secretary of State gives a direction in respect of the project under paragraph 20A, 20B or 20C (exemptions).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-6">
<num>(6)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
For paragraph 4 substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<article>
<num>4.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>Where the Secretary of State is notified of a proposed application under paragraph 3(1)(a), the Secretary of State must decide whether it relates to a project which requires an environmental impact assessment.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>A project requires an environmental impact assessment if—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
it falls within Annex I to the
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
Directive, or
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
it falls within Annex
<abbr class="acronym" title="2">II</abbr>
to the
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
Directive and, having regard to the selection criteria, is a relevant project.
</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), the Secretary of State must take into account the results of any relevant environmental assessment which are reasonably available to the Secretary of State.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>In this Part of this Schedule, “screening decision” means a decision under sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article>
<num>4A.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The Secretary of State may direct a person to provide the Secretary of State with such further information as the Secretary of State requires for the purpose of making a screening decision.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>A direction under sub-paragraph (1) must be given before the end of the period of 90 days beginning with the day on which the Secretary of State is notified of the proposed application under paragraph 3(1)(a).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>A direction under sub-paragraph (1) must be in writing and must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>specify the further information to be provided by the proposed applicant, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>state that, in accordance with paragraph 4B, the period within which the Secretary of State is required to make the screening decision will begin with the day on which all of the specified information has been provided by the proposed applicant.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article>
<num>4B.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State must make a screening decision in respect of a proposed application—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>as soon as possible after the day on which the Secretary of State is notified of the proposed application under paragraph 3(1)(a), and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>in any event within the period of 90 days beginning with that day.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>But if the Secretary of State gives a direction under paragraph 4A(1) to the proposed applicant, the screening decision in respect of the proposed application is to be made—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>as soon as possible after the day on which all of the information specified in the direction has been provided by the proposed applicant, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>in any event within the period of 90 days beginning with that day.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>This paragraph is subject to paragraph 4C.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article>
<num>4C.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The Secretary of State, if satisfied that it is appropriate to do so by reason of exceptional circumstances relating to a project (including circumstances relating to the nature, complexity, location or size of the project), may extend the period specified in paragraph 4B(1)(b) or (2)(b).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>If the Secretary of States extends the relevant period, the Secretary of State must inform the proposed applicant, in writing, of—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the reasons for the extension, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the date by which the Secretary of State expects to make the screening decision.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-7">
<num>(7)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
For paragraph 5 substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<article>
<num>5.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>This paragraph applies if the Secretary of State decides that a proposed application relates to a project which does not require an environmental impact assessment.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The Secretary of State must inform the proposed applicant, in writing, of the decision and the reasons for it with reference to the selection criteria (where relevant).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State must also publish a notice of the decision which—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>states the reasons for it with reference to the selection criteria (where relevant), and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>if provided by the proposed applicant in the notice under paragraph 3(1)(a) or in response to a direction given under paragraph 4A(1), includes a description of any feature of the project or measure envisaged to avoid or prevent what might otherwise be significant adverse effects of the project on the environment.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-8">
<num>(8)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
For paragraph 6 substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<article>
<num>6.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>This paragraph applies if the Secretary of State decides that the proposed application relates to a project which requires an environmental impact assessment.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>inform the proposed applicant, in writing, of the decision and the reasons for it with reference to the selection criteria (where relevant),</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>publish a notice of the decision which states the reasons for it with reference to the selection criteria (where relevant), and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>give the proposed applicant an opinion, in writing, about the scope and level of detail of the information which the proposed applicant will be required to supply in an environmental statement, if the application is made.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>In giving an opinion under sub-paragraph (2)(c), the Secretary of State must have regard to the information provided by the proposed applicant including in particular any information about—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the specific characteristics of the project (including its location and technical capacity), and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>its likely impact on the environment.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>Before giving the opinion the Secretary of State must consult such bodies with environmental responsibilities or local or regional competencies as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-9">
<num>(9)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
For paragraph 7
<authorialNote class="footnote" eId="f00023" marker="23">
<p>
Paragraph 7 was amended in relation to Scotland by section 2 (2) of the Harbours (Scotland) Act
<ref eId="c00042" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2015/13">2015 (asp 13)</ref>
.
</p>
</authorialNote>
substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<article>
<num>7.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>An application for a harbour revision order must be accompanied by—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>a draft of the proposed order,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>six copies (or such lesser number as the Secretary of State may specify) of any map which, if the order is made in the form of the draft, will be annexed to it, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>such fee as the Secretary of State may determine.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The Secretary of State may specify the form in which, or means by which, any document mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) is to be provided (and may specify different forms or means for different documents).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-10">
<num>(10)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
For paragraph 8 substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<article>
<num>8.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>
If an applicant makes an
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
application, the applicant must—
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>supply the Secretary of State with an environmental statement, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>if directed to do so by the Secretary of State, supply the Secretary of State with such number of copies of the statement as is specified in the direction.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>In this Part of this Schedule, “environmental statement” means a statement which—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>is prepared by competent experts,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>includes the information which, taking into account current knowledge and methods of assessment, may reasonably be required by the Secretary of State to reach a reasoned conclusion under paragraph 18A(4) and in particular, the information specified in sub-paragraph (3),</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>is based on the opinion given under paragraph 6(2)(c), and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>with a view to avoiding duplication of assessments, takes into account the results of any relevant environmental assessment which are reasonably available to the applicant.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>The specified information is—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>a description of the site, design, size and any other relevant features of the project,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>a description of the likely significant effects of the project on the environment,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>a description of any features of the project or measures envisaged to avoid, prevent or reduce and, if possible, offset any likely significant adverse effects of the project on the environment,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>a description of the reasonable alternatives studied by the applicant, which are relevant to the project and its specific characteristics, and an indication of the main reasons for the option chosen, taking into account the likely effects of the project on the environment,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>a non-technical summary of the information mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d), and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(f)</num>
<content>
<p>
any additional information specified in Annex
<abbr class="acronym" title="4">IV</abbr>
to the
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
Directive (information for the environmental impact assessment report) relevant to the specific characteristics of the project or type of project and to the environmental features likely to be affected.
</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>The environmental statement must be accompanied by a statement from the applicant setting out the relevant expertise or qualifications of the experts who prepared the environmental statement.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(5)</num>
<content>
<p>The Secretary of State may specify the form in which, or means by which, an environmental statement, a statement under sub-paragraph (4) or a copy of an environmental statement, is to be provided (and may specify different forms or means for different documents).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article>
<num>8A.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>
The Secretary of State must, where necessary, direct an applicant who makes an
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
application to supply the Secretary of State with any information of a type specified in Annex
<abbr class="acronym" title="4">IV</abbr>
to the
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
Directive which is not included in the environmental statement but which—
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>is directly relevant to the reaching of a reasoned conclusion, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>having regard to current knowledge and methods of assessment, can reasonably be compiled by the applicant.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The applicant must supply the Secretary of State with such number of copies of the information as is specified in the direction.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), it does not matter whether the information requested is specified in the opinion under paragraph 6(2)(c).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>A direction under sub-paragraph (1) must specify the information to be supplied.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(5)</num>
<content>
<p>A direction under sub-paragraph (1) or (2) may specify the form in which, or means by which, the information is, or copies of the information are, to be provided (and may specify different forms or means for different documents).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<hcontainer name="subheading" ukl:Name="PsubBlock">
<heading>Co-ordination of environmental impact assessment and other assessments</heading>
<article>
<num>8B.</num>
<intro>
<p>If in respect of a project there is—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>a requirement to carry out an environmental impact assessment, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>a requirement to carry out an assessment under the law of any part of the United Kingdom giving effect to the Habitats Directive or the Wild Birds Directive,</p>
</content>
</level>
<wrapUp>
<p>the Secretary of State must ensure that the assessments are co-ordinated.</p>
</wrapUp>
</article>
</hcontainer>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-11">
<num>(11)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
For paragraph 9 substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<article>
<num>9.</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State must not consider an application for a harbour revision order unless the applicant—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>pays any fee which is due under paragraph 7(1)(c),</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>complies with any direction under paragraph 7(2),</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<intro>
<p>
if the application is an
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
application—
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>supplies an environmental statement, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>complies with any direction under paragraph 8A(1), and</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>complies with any relevant requirements of paragraphs 10 to 14.</p>
</content>
</level>
</article>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-12">
<num>(12)</num>
<intro>
<p>In paragraph 10—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-12-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<intro>
<p>in sub-paragraph (2)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-12-a-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after paragraph (b), insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<level class="para1">
<num>(ba)</num>
<content>
<p>if the Secretary of State gives a direction in respect of the project under paragraph 20A, 20B, 20C or 20D (exemptions and deferral), state that such a direction has been given,</p>
</content>
</level>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">;</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-12-a-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>in paragraph (c), for “8(1)” substitute “8(1)(a)”;</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-12-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after sub-paragraph (5) insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<paragraph>
<num>(6)</num>
<intro>
<p>If an applicant publishes a notice which states that an environmental statement has been supplied under paragraph 8(1)(a), the applicant must supply the Secretary of State with a copy of the notice—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>as soon as possible, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>in any event within the period of three working days starting with the date specified in accordance with sub-paragraph (2)(f).</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(7)</num>
<intro>
<p>In this paragraph and paragraph 10A, “working day” means a day other than—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>Saturday or Sunday,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>Christmas Day or Good Friday, or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>any day which is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 in the part of the United Kingdom where the harbour, dock or wharf to which the application relates is situated.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(8)</num>
<content>
<p>The Secretary of State may specify the form in which, and means by which, the copy of the notice is to be provided.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-13">
<num>(13)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
After paragraph 10 insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<article>
<num>10ZA.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>If the Secretary of State receives a copy of a notice from an applicant under paragraph 10(6), the Secretary of State must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>make the specified documents available for inspection on an official website as soon as reasonably practicable after the Secretary of State receives the copy, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>keep the documents available on the website throughout the period required to ensure the effective participation of the public in the environmental impact assessment.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>A failure to make the documents available throughout the period specified in sub-paragraph (1)(b) is to be disregarded if—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the specified documents were available on the official website for part of that period, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the failure is wholly attributable to circumstances that it would not be reasonable to expect the Secretary of State to prevent or avoid.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>The specified documents are—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the copy of the notice,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>a copy of the draft order to which the notice relates,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>a copy of the environmental statement mentioned in the notice, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>a copy of any map which accompanied the application to which the notice relates.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>If the size or form of a specified document means that it is not practicable for the document to be made available on the official website—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the Secretary of State must state on the website how a copy of the document may be obtained, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<intro>
<p>where the Secretary of State does so—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>the requirement in sub-paragraph (1)(a) as it applies in relation to the document is taken to be satisfied, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>the requirement in sub-paragraph (1)(b) applies to the statement.</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article>
<num>10ZB.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>
This paragraph applies if an applicant makes an
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
application and before the Secretary of State makes a decision under paragraph 19(6) in relation to the application—
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the applicant supplies the Secretary of State with information in accordance with a direction under paragraph 8A(1)(a), or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the applicant or any other person supplies the Secretary of State with information which the Secretary of State is satisfied must be considered in order to assess properly the significant effects of the project on the environment.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>make the information available on an official website as soon as reasonably practicable after the Secretary of State receives it, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>keep the information available on the website throughout the period required to ensure the effective participation of the public in the environmental impact assessment.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>A failure to make the further information available throughout the period specified in sub-paragraph (2)(b) is to be disregarded if—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the information was available on the official website for part of that period, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the failure is wholly attributable to circumstances that it would not be reasonable to expect the Secretary of State to prevent or avoid.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>If the size or form of any further information means that it is not practicable for it to be made available on the official website—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the Secretary of State must state on the website how a copy of the information may be obtained, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<intro>
<p>where the Secretary of State does so—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>the requirement in sub-paragraph (2)(a) as it applies in relation to the information is taken to be satisfied, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>the requirement in sub-paragraph (2)(b) applies to the statement.</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-14">
<num>(14)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
For paragraph 10A
<authorialNote class="footnote" eId="f00024" marker="24">
<p>
Paragraph 10A was inserted by regulation 6 of
<ref eId="c00043" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2009/269">S.I. 2009/269</ref>
in relation to England and Wales and section 25(5)(d) of the Transport and Works (Scotland) Act
<ref eId="c00044" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2007/8">2007 (asp 8)</ref>
in relation to Scotland.
</p>
</authorialNote>
substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<article>
<num>10A.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>Where further information is made available on an official website under paragraph 10ZB, the Secretary of State must publish, or direct another person to publish, an information notice.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>But the Secretary of State is not required to publish, or direct the publication of, an information notice if the Secretary of State considers that the information will be made publicly available at an inquiry or hearing under paragraph 18.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>An information notice must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>state that the Secretary of State has received the information,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>specify a place where a copy of the information can, until the expiry of the period referred to in paragraph (d), be inspected at all reasonable hours,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>provide an address from which a copy of the information can, until the expiry of that period, be obtained and details of the amount of any charge for the provision of such a copy, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>state that any person who desires to make representations in relation to the further information should do so in writing to the Secretary of State before the expiry of the period of 42 days starting with a date specified in the notice.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>The information notice must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>be published by Gazette and local advertisement, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>be published in such other ways, if any, as seem appropriate to the Secretary of State.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(5)</num>
<intro>
<p>The information notice, or a copy of it, must also—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>be made available by the Secretary of State on an official website, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>be kept available on the website throughout the period required to ensure the effective participation of the public in the environmental impact assessment for the project to which the notice relates.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(6)</num>
<content>
<p>Any charge imposed under sub-paragraph (3)(c) must be reasonable.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(7)</num>
<content>
<p>The date specified in accordance with sub-paragraph (3)(d) must be the date on which the notice first appears in a local newspaper.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(8)</num>
<intro>
<p>If the Secretary of State directs a person to publish an information notice, the person must supply the Secretary of State with a copy of the notice—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>as soon as possible, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>in any event within the period of three working days (see paragraph 10(7)) starting with the date specified in accordance with sub-paragraph (3)(d).</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(9)</num>
<content>
<p>The Secretary of State may specify the form in which, and means by which, a copy of an information notice is to be provided.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-15">
<num>(15)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
For paragraph 15
<authorialNote class="footnote" eId="f00025" marker="25">
<p>
Paragraph 15 was amended by
<ref eId="c00045" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2009/269">S.I. 2009/269</ref>
in relation to England and Wales and section 25(5)(e) of the Transport and Works (Scotland) Act
<ref eId="c00046" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2007/8">2007 (asp 8)</ref>
in relation to Scotland.
</p>
</authorialNote>
, substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<article>
<num>15.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State, before determining an application, must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>consult such bodies that are likely to have an interest in the application by reason of their environmental responsibilities or local or regional competencies as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>send the information listed in sub-paragraph (2) to the bodies consulted.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>The information is—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the environmental statement supplied under paragraph 8(1)(a);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>any information supplied in pursuance of a direction under paragraph 8A(1);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>any information about the project falling within paragraph 10ZB(1)(b).</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-16">
<num>(16)</num>
<intro>
<p>
In paragraph 16
<authorialNote class="footnote" eId="f00026" marker="26">
<p>
Paragraph 16 was amended by
<ref eId="c00047" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2009/269">S.I. 2009/269</ref>
in relation to England and Wales and section 25(5)(f) of the Transport and Works (Scotland) Act
<ref eId="c00048" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2007/8">2007 (asp 8)</ref>
in relation to Scotland.
</p>
</authorialNote>
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-16-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in sub-paragraph (1), for paragraph (b), substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
the application is an
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
application,
</p>
</content>
</level>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">;</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-16-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in sub-paragraph (4), for paragraph (b), substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the environmental statement supplied to the Secretary of State under paragraph 8(1)(a);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(ba)</num>
<content>
<p>any information supplied in pursuance of a direction under paragraph 8A(1);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(bb)</num>
<content>
<p>any information falling within paragraph 10ZB(1)(b);</p>
</content>
</level>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">;</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-16-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>in sub-paragraph (5), in paragraph (a) after “responsibilities” insert “or local or regional competencies”;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-16-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<intro>
<p>in sub-paragraph (7)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-16-d-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>at the end of paragraph (ba) insert “and”;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-16-d-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after paragraph (ba) insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<level class="para1">
<num>(bb)</num>
<intro>
<p>a summary of —</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>the results of any consultations under paragraph 15 in connection with the application,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>any objections made to the application and not withdrawn,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(iii)</num>
<content>
<p>any representations made in relation to the environmental statement for the project or in relation to any information in accordance with a notice published under paragraph 10 or 10A, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(iv)</num>
<content>
<p>how the information mentioned in paragraphs (i) to (iii) above and any opinion given under sub-paragraph (5)(b) have been taken into account in reaching the decision.</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">;</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-16-d-iii">
<num>(iii)</num>
<content>
<p>omit paragraphs (c) and (d).</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-17">
<num>(17)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
After paragraph 18 insert—
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<hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock">
<heading>Reasoned conclusion about environmental impact</heading>
<article>
<num>18A.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>
This paragraph applies where an
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
application is made.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State must consider—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the environmental statement relating to the project,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>any information supplied in pursuance of a direction under paragraph 8A in relation to the project,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>any information about the project made available on an official website under paragraph 10ZB,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>the results of any consultations under paragraph 15 or 16(6)(a) in relation to the project,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>any opinion about the project which is sent under paragraph 16(5)(b),</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(f)</num>
<content>
<p>any relevant objections made about the project and not withdrawn,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(g)</num>
<content>
<p>any relevant representations about the project made in accordance with a notice published under paragraph 10 or 10A,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(h)</num>
<content>
<p>where an inquiry or hearing relating to the project is held under paragraph 18, any relevant report of the person who held the inquiry or person appointed for the purpose of hearing the objector, or any relevant part of such a report, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>any features of the project or measures envisaged to avoid, prevent or reduce, and, if possible, offset any likely significant adverse effects of the project on the environment.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), an objection, representation, report or part of a report is “relevant” if it concerns the likely significant effects of the project on the environment.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>Following the consideration required by sub-paragraph (2), the Secretary of State must reach a reasoned conclusion about the likely significant effects of the project on the environment.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(5)</num>
<content>
<p>The Secretary of State must obtain such expert advice as appears to the Secretary of State to be necessary for the purposes of considering the environmental statement.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
</hcontainer>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-18">
<num>(18)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
For paragraph 19
<authorialNote class="footnote" eId="f00027" marker="27">
<p>
Paragraph 19 was amended by
<ref eId="c00049" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2009/269">S.I. 2009/269</ref>
in relation to England and Wales. Paragraph 19 was amended by section 46(5) of the Transport (Scotland) Act
<ref eId="c00050" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2005/12">2005 (asp 12)</ref>
and section 25(5)(i) of the Transport and Works (Scotland) Act
<ref eId="c00051" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/asp/2007/8">2007 (asp 8)</ref>
in relation to Scotland.
</p>
</authorialNote>
, substitute—
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<article>
<num>19.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
in the case of an
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
application, consider the matters specified in sub-paragraph (2) and, if relevant, sub-paragraph (5);
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>in the case of any other application, consider the matters specified in sub-paragraph (4) and, if relevant, sub-paragraph (5).</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>
The matters to be considered in respect of an
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
application are—
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the reasoned conclusion (including whether it is up to date);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<intro>
<p>to the extent that they were not required to be taken into account in reaching the reasoned conclusion—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>any objections made and not withdrawn;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>the report of any person who held an inquiry or of any person appointed for the purpose of hearing an objector;</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<intro>
<p>if the Secretary of State is minded to make the order applied for, whether monitoring of the significant adverse effects of the project on the environment is appropriate, and if so—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>whether it is necessary to modify the order to include a monitoring measure, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>whether or not to include provision in the order for potential remedial action.</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>
For the purpose of determining whether it is appropriate to impose a monitoring measure, the Secretary of State must have regard to any existing monitoring arrangements which are carried out in accordance with an obligation under the law of any part of the United Kingdom (other than a provision implementing the
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
Directive).
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>The matters to be considered in respect of an application mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b) are—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>any objections made and not withdrawn, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the report of any person who held an inquiry or of any person appointed for the purpose of hearing an objector.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(5)</num>
<intro>
<p>If an application for a harbour revision order relates to a project to be carried out in Scotland, the Scottish Ministers must also consider any written representations—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>submitted to them by the applicant in elaboration of the application, or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>submitted to them by an objector in elaboration of any objection.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(6)</num>
<intro>
<p>Following the consideration required by sub-paragraph (1), the Secretary of State must decide—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>not to make the order applied for,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>to make the order in the form of the draft submitted to him, or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>to make the order with modifications.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(7)</num>
<content>
<p>Sub-paragraph (6) is subject to paragraph 19A.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(8)</num>
<content>
<p>In this paragraph and paragraph 19A “monitoring measure” means a requirement to monitor any significant adverse effects of a project on the environment.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article>
<num>19A.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>
The Secretary of State must make a decision under paragraph 19(6) in respect of an
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
application only if satisfied that the reasoned conclusion relating to that application is up to date.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>A reasoned conclusion is to be taken to be up to date if, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, it addresses the likely significant effects of the project on the environment.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State may decide to modify an order to include a monitoring measure only if satisfied that the type of parameters which will be required to be monitored and the duration of such monitoring are proportionate having regard to—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the nature, location and size of the project, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the significance of the effects of the project on the environment.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article>
<num>19B.</num>
<content>
<p>
The Secretary of State must make the decision required by paragraph 19(6) in respect of an
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
application within a reasonable period of time (having regard to the nature and complexity of the application and the project to which it relates) beginning with the day on which the Secretary of State has all the information needed to make that decision.
</p>
</content>
</article>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-19">
<num>(19)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
For paragraph 20
<authorialNote class="footnote" eId="f00028" marker="28">
<p>
Paragraph 20 was amended by regulation 11 of
<ref eId="c00052" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2009/269">S.I. 2009/269</ref>
.
</p>
</authorialNote>
, substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<article>
<num>20.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>
This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State makes a decision under paragraph 19(6) in relation to an
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
application.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>as soon as reasonably practicable after making the decision, must make the information specified in sub-paragraph (3) available on an official website, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>must keep the information available on the website throughout the period of three months beginning with the day on which it is first made available on the website in accordance with this paragraph.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>The specified information is—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the content of the decision whether or not to make the order and any conditions attached to it,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the main reasons and considerations on which the decision is based,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>a summary of the results of any consultations under paragraph 15 or 16(6)(a),</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>a copy of any opinion given under paragraph 16(5)(b),</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>the details of the provision made for public participation in the making of the decision,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(f)</num>
<intro>
<p>a summary of any objections—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>made about the likely significant adverse effects of the project on the environment , and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>not withdrawn,</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(g)</num>
<content>
<p>a summary of any representations made under paragraph 10 or 10A about the likely significant adverse effects of the project on the environment,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(h)</num>
<content>
<p>a copy of the reasoned conclusion,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>a description of any features of the project or measures envisaged to avoid, prevent or reduce and, if possible, offset, any likely significant adverse effects of the project on the environment,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(j)</num>
<content>
<p>a summary of how the information mentioned above (and, in particular, any opinion given under paragraph 16(5)(b) or the results of any consultations under paragraph 16(6)(a)) have been taken into account in making the decision, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(k)</num>
<content>
<p>a statement regarding the right to challenge the validity of the decision and the procedure for doing so.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>A failure to make the specified information available throughout the period specified in sub-paragraph (2)(b) is to be disregarded if—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the information was available on the official website for part of that period, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the failure is wholly attributable to circumstances that it would not be reasonable to expect the Secretary of State to prevent or avoid.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(5)</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State, as soon as reasonably practicable after making the decision, must also publish by Gazette and local advertisement the following information—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the content of the decision whether or not to make the order and any conditions attached to it,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the main reasons and considerations on which the decision is based,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>a statement regarding the right to challenge the validity of the decision and the procedure for doing so,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>a statement that the matters referred to in paragraph 19(1) have been taken into consideration, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>details of the official website on which the information referred to in sub-paragraph (2) is made available.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(6)</num>
<content>
<p>The Secretary of State must also give notice of the information referred to in sub-paragraph (5) to such bodies likely to have an interest in the project by reason of their environmental responsibilities, or their local or regional competencies, as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-20">
<num>(20)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
After paragraph 20 insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="double">
<hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock">
<heading>Defence projects: exemption from environmental impact assessment</heading>
<article>
<num>20A.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State may direct that an environmental impact assessment is not required for a project if satisfied that—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the sole purpose of the project is national defence, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>carrying out the assessment would have an adverse effect on the fulfilment of that purpose.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State must, as soon as reasonably practicable, send a copy of a direction given under sub-paragraph (1)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>to the Scottish Ministers, if the application for a harbour revision order authorising the project is required to be made to the Scottish Ministers;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>to the Welsh Ministers, if the application for a harbour revision order authorising the project is required to be made to the Welsh Ministers;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>to a person designated by an order made under section 42A(1), if the application for a harbour revision order authorising the project is required to be made to that person.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock">
<heading>Civil emergencies: exemption from environmental impact assessment</heading>
<article>
<num>20B.</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State may direct that an environmental impact assessment is not required for a project if satisfied that—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the sole purpose of the project is the response to a civil emergency, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>carrying out the assessment would have an adverse effect on the fulfilment of that purpose.</p>
</content>
</level>
</article>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock">
<heading>Exemption from environmental impact assessment in exceptional circumstances</heading>
<article>
<num>20C.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State may direct that an environmental impact assessment is not required for a project if satisfied that—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>it is appropriate to do so by reason of exceptional circumstances,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>carrying out the assessment would have an adverse effect on the fulfilment of the purpose of the project,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>
the objectives of the
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
Directive will be met even though the assessment is not carried out, and
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>
the project is unlikely to have significant effects on the environment in another
<abbr class="acronym" title="European Economic Area">EEA</abbr>
State.
</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>Before giving a direction under sub-paragraph (1), the Secretary of State must consider whether another form of assessment of the effects of the project on the environment would be appropriate.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>as soon as reasonably practicable, make a copy of any direction given and a statement of the reasons for which it is given available for inspection on an official website,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>publish the results of any other assessment considered appropriate for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>keep the copy of the direction and the results (if any) available on the website throughout the period of three months beginning with the day on which the information is first made available on the website in accordance with this paragraph.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>A failure to make information available throughout the period specified in sub-paragraph (3)(c) is to be disregarded if—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the information was available on the official website for part of that period, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the failure is wholly attributable to circumstances that it would not be reasonable to expect the Secretary of State to prevent or avoid.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>If the Secretary of State gives a direction under sub-paragraph (1), paragraph 19 applies in relation to the relevant application as if the matters listed in sub-paragraph (4) of that paragraph included any results published under sub-paragraph (3)(b) of this paragraph.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock">
<heading>Deferral of environmental impact assessment: direction and effect of direction</heading>
<article>
<num>20D.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State may give a deferral direction in respect of a project which requires an environmental impact assessment if satisfied that—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>an assessment of the effects of the project on the environment, or any activity to be carried out in the course of it, has been, is being or will be carried out by a consenting authority, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
the assessment satisfies or will satisfy the requirements of Article 1(2)(g)(i) to (iv) of the
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
Directive (definition of environmental impact assessment) in respect of the project.
</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>In this paragraph, “consenting authority”, in relation to a project or an activity, means an authority (including the Secretary of State) whose consent to, or authority for, the project or the activity is required under an enactment (other than this Act).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>as soon as reasonably practicable, make a copy of any deferral direction given and a statement of the reasons for which it is given available on an official website, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>keep the copy of the direction and statement available throughout the period required to ensure the effective participation of the public in the environmental impact assessment.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>A failure to make a copy of a deferral direction or statement available throughout the period specified in sub-paragraph (3)(b) is to be disregarded if—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the copy was available on the official website for part of that period, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the failure is wholly attributable to circumstances that it would not be reasonable to expect the Secretary of State to prevent or avoid.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(5)</num>
<content>
<p>The effect of a deferral direction is set out in paragraphs 20E to 20G.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article>
<num>20E.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>If a deferral direction is given in respect of a project (referred to in this Part as a “deferred project”), the following provisions of this Part of this Schedule do not apply in relation to an application for a harbour revision order authorising the deferred project—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>paragraph 6(2)(c);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>paragraphs 8 to 8B;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>paragraph 9(c);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>paragraph 10(6) to (8);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>paragraphs 10ZA to 10A;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(f)</num>
<content>
<p>paragraph 15, in so far as it requires consultation about the likely effects of the project on the environment;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(g)</num>
<content>
<p>paragraph 16;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(h)</num>
<content>
<p>paragraph 18A;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>paragraphs 19A and 19B.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>Paragraph 19 applies to an application for a harbour revision order authorising a deferred project but as if—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the matters the Secretary of State is required to consider under sub-paragraph (1) were the specified matters, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the reference to paragraph 19A in sub-paragraph (7) were a reference to paragraph 20F(1).</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>The specified matters are—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the conclusion on the significant effects of the deferred project on the environment reached by the consenting authority following the assessment mentioned in paragraph 20D(1)(a);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>to the extent they were not taken into account for the purposes of that conclusion, any objections made and not withdrawn;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>the report of any person who held an inquiry or of any person appointed for the purpose of hearing an objector;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>any comments made by the consenting authority about the deferred project or any activity to be carried on during the course of the project;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(e)</num>
<intro>
<p>if consent or authorisation has been granted by the consenting authority—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>any conditions attached to the consent or authorisation which relate to the significant effects of the deferred project on the environment;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>any description of any features of the deferred project or any measures envisaged to avoid, prevent or reduce and, if possible, offset any significant adverse effects of the project on the environment;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(iii)</num>
<content>
<p>any measures considered appropriate by the consenting authority for the purpose of monitoring the significant adverse effects of the deferred project on the environment;</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(f)</num>
<intro>
<p>if the Secretary of State is minded to make the order applied for, whether monitoring of the significant adverse effects of the deferred project on the environment is appropriate, and if so—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>whether it is necessary to modify the order to include a monitoring measure, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>whether to include provision in the order for potential remedial action;</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(g)</num>
<content>
<p>if the application relates to a deferred project which is to be carried out in Scotland, any written representations submitted to the Scottish Ministers by the applicant in elaboration of the application or by an objector in elaboration of an objection.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>
For the purpose of determining whether it is appropriate to impose a monitoring measure, the Secretary of State must have regard to any existing monitoring arrangements which are carried out in accordance with an obligation under the law of any part of the United Kingdom (other than a provision implementing the
<abbr class="acronym" title="Environmental Impact Assessment">EIA</abbr>
Directive).
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article>
<num>20F.</num>
<paragraph>
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The Secretary of State may make an order authorising a deferred project only if satisfied that—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the conclusion mentioned in paragraph 20E(3)(a) is up to date, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>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).</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>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.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>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).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article>
<num>20G.</num>
<content>
<p>The Secretary of State must make the decision required by paragraph 19(6) in respect of an application for an order authorising a deferred project within a reasonable period of time (having regard to the nature and complexity of the application and the project to which it relates) beginning with the day on which the Secretary of State has all the information needed to make that decision.</p>
</content>
</article>
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</content>
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