PART 2MARINA WORKS
Preparation of an environmental statement10
1
The Department shall prepare an environmental statement in any case to which regulation 9 applies.
2
The environmental statement referred to in paragraph (1) must—
a
contain the information specified in Schedule 2;
b
be prepared by persons with sufficient expertise and competence in order to ensure the completeness and quality of the statement;
c
contain a statement by the Department setting out how the requirement of sub-paragraph (b) has been complied with;
d
be prepared, taking into account other environmental assessments with a view to avoiding duplication of assessment; and
e
where an opinion is issued in accordance with regulation 11, be based on that opinion.
3
The Department shall carry out consultation as referred to in regulation 12 and, where relevant, regulation 15.