New regulation 9A13
After regulation 9, insert—
Co-ordination9A
1
Where, in respect of a relevant project, there is a requirement to carry out a Habitats Regulation Assessment, the appropriate forestry body must where appropriate ensure that environmental impact assessments carried out under these Regulations and the Habitats Regulation Assessment are co-ordinated or carried out jointly.
2
In this regulation, a “Habitats Regulation Assessment” means an assessment under regulation 61 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 201029.