PART 3N.I.Waste

Public participation proceduresN.I.

15.—(1) As soon as reasonably practicable after preparing proposals for a waste prevention programme or for the modification of such a waste prevention programme, the Department shall—

(a)send a copy of the proposals to the consultation bodies;

(b)take such steps as it considers appropriate to bring the proposals to the attention of the persons who in the Department’s opinion—

(i)are, or are likely to be affected by the waste prevention programme; or

(ii)have an interest in the waste prevention programme;

(c)inform the public consultees of the address (which may include a website)—

(i)at which a copy of the proposals may be viewed; and

(ii)from which a copy of the proposals may be obtained;

(d)invite the consultation bodies and public consultees to express their opinion on the proposals, specifying the address to which, and the period within which opinions must be sent.

(2) The period referred to in paragraph (1)(d) must be of such length as will ensure that the consultation bodies and the public consultees are given an early and effective opportunity to express their opinion on the proposals.

(3) The Department shall keep a copy of the proposals for inspection by the public at all reasonable times free of charge.

(4) Nothing in paragraph (1)(c) requires the Department to provide copies of the proposals free of charge, but where a charge is made, it shall be a reasonable amount.

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