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.