reg 28 Amendment of regulation 3 (environmental statements)
In regulation 3— (a) in paragraph (1), after “(5) and regulations”, insert “3A (exempt pipe-line works),”; (b) after paragraph (5), insert— (5A) Where in relation to EIA development there is, in addition to a requirement for an environmental statement to be prepared in accordance with these Regulations, also a requirement to carry out a Habitats Regulations Assessment, the Secretary of State shall where appropriate ensure that the preparation of that assessment and the environmental statement are coordinated. (c) after paragraph (6), insert— (7) In this regulation, a “Habitats Regulations Assessment” means an assessment under regulation 61 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 in respect of the proposed pipe-line works.