Amendment of regulation 44
In regulation 4 (general provisions relating to screening), for paragraph (4) substitute—
4
The Secretary of State may direct that these Regulations shall not apply to a particular proposed development specified in the direction in accordance with Article 2(3) of the Directive (but without prejudice to Article 7 of the Directive).
4A
Where a direction is given under paragraph (4), the Secretary of State must—
a
send a copy of any such direction to the relevant planning authority;
b
make available to the public the information considered in making the direction and the reasons for making the direction;
b
consider whether another form of assessment would be appropriate; and
c
take such steps as are considered appropriate to bring the information obtained under the other form of assessment to the attention of the public.