Article 12U.K.Public participation

1.The [F1Secretary of State, with the assistance of the other appropriate authorities] shall provide the public with early and effective opportunities to participate in the further development of the [F2United Kingdom] PRTR, including capacity-building and the preparation of amendments to this Regulation.

2.The public shall have the opportunity to submit any relevant comments, information, analyses or opinions within a reasonable timeframe.

3.The [F3appropriate authorities] shall take due account of such input and shall inform the public about the outcome of the public participation.