Preparation of an environmental statement
10.—(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.