PART 2

DETERMINING WHETHER EIA IS REQUIRED

Requests for screening opinions
12
1
An applicant may, in writing, request the Scottish Ministers to adopt a screening opinion.
2
A request for a screening opinion under paragraph (1) must be accompanied by—
a
a plan sufficient to identify the land;
b
a description of the forestry project proposed, including in particular—
i
a description of the physical characteristics of the forestry project and, where relevant, of demolition works;
ii
a description of the location of the forestry project, with particular regard to the environmental sensitivity of geographical areas likely to be affected;
c
a description of the aspects of the environment likely to be significantly affected by the forestry project proposed; and
d
a description of any likely significant effects, to the extent of the information available on such effects, of the forestry project proposed on the environment resulting from—
i
the expected residues and emissions and the production of waste, where relevant;
ii
the use of natural resources, in particular soil, land, water and biodiversity.
3
A request for a screening opinion may, in addition to the information required in accordance with paragraph (2), also be accompanied by a description of any features of the forestry project, or proposed measures, envisaged to avoid or prevent significant adverse effects on the environment.
4
The information referred to in paragraph (2) is to be compiled taking into account, were relevant—
a
the selection criteria set out in schedule 2; and
b
the available results of any relevant assessment.
Reg. 12 heading substituted (18.3.2021) by The Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 (Consequential, Saving and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/44), regs. 1(1), 10(10)(a) (with regs. 13, 14)
Words in reg. 12(1) substituted (18.3.2021) by The Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 (Consequential, Saving and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/44), regs. 1(1), 10(10)(b) (with regs. 13, 14)