13. After regulation 9, insert—
9A.—(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 2010(1).”.
S.I. 2010/490. Regulation 61 was amended by S.I. 2012/1927.