5.—(1) Where the likely significant environmental effects of a relevant project are being or are to be assessed in accordance with—
(a)these Regulations; and
(b)regulation 43 of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995(1),
the Department as the designated authority in accordance with Article 2 of the Directive must, where appropriate, coordinate those assessments.
(2) In paragraph (1), “coordinate those assessments” means coordinate any—
(a)requests for information, consultations, examinations and conclusions in respect of the likely significant environmental effects of the project on the environment; and
(b)integration of the conclusion about the likely significant environmental effects of the project on the environment in any determination about whether or not to grant consent to the project.
S.R. 1995 No.380 the relevant amending Regulations are S.R. 2007 No.345