UK Statutory Instrument
2003
England and Wales
Water Resources (Environmental Impact Assessment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2003
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Part I — GENERAL
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Interpretation
Requirement for an environmental impact assessment
Coordination
Defence and civil emergencies
Exceptional circumstances
Part II — ASSESSMENT OF RELEVANT PROJECTS
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Determination whether a project is a relevant project
Environmental statement to be provided in relation to an application for authorisation
Environmental statement, and opinions of the appropriate authority on the contents of an environmental statement
Publicity for environmental statement and related information
Determination of application and notice of determination
Conclusion about environmental impact
Part III — RELEVANT PROJECTS WHICH REQUIRE CONSENT UNDER THESE REGULATIONS
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Restriction on abstracting or impounding water
The appropriate authority's decision on an application for consent
Appeals in relation to consents
Validity of decisions of appropriate Minister
Civil sanctions
Part IV — MODIFICATION OF PART II FOR PARTICULAR CASES
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Part V — REGISTERS AND REVIEW
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Schedules
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Selection criteria for relevant projects
Characteristics of projects
Location of projects
Type and characteristics of the potential impact
Information about proposed projects
A description of the relevant project, including in particular—
A non-technical summary of the information provided under paragraphs 1...
A reference list detailing the sources used for the descriptions...
A description of the reasonable alternatives (for example in terms...
A description of the relevant aspects of the current state...
A description of the factors specified in regulation 7A(2) likely...
A description of the likely significant effects of the relevant...
The description referred to in paragraph 4 of the likely...
A description of the forecasting methods or evidence, used to...
A description of the measures envisaged to avoid, prevent, reduce...
A description of the expected significant adverse effects of the...
Official guidance
Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.
- Natural Resources Wales / Legislation, policy and other information relevant to marine Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (opens in a new tab) from NRW Detailed Guidance
- Manage your water abstraction or impoundment licences online (opens in a new tab) from Environment Agency Detailed Guidance
- Water resources charges guidance (opens in a new tab) from Environment Agency Publication
- Water management apply for a water abstraction or impoundment licence (opens in a new tab) from Environment Agency Detailed Guidance
- Check if you need a licence to abstract water (opens in a new tab) from Environment Agency Detailed Guidance
- DAERA water abstraction licence application (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- NRW water abstraction licence application (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- SEPA authorisations and compliance (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
- Environmental permits and abstraction licences tables of charges (opens in a new tab) from Environment Agency Publication
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Environment Agency
PrimaryEnvironmental protection in England. Regulates waste, emissions, water quality, flood risk, and environmental permits for industrial activities. Enforces environmental law and issues …
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries, and rural communities. Sets environmental policy and works with agencies …
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European Communities Act 1972 1972 Primary Act
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