Transitional provisions for the new regulations

The Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (EIA) Regulations 2017

The changes made to the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 by the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 came into force on 16th May 2017. Nevertheless, the previous version of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 will continue to apply to projects in the following circumstances.

Where Transport Scotland made a screening determination under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 prior to 16th May 2017 the previous screening requirements in section 20A(2)(b) or section 55A(2)(b) of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 continue to apply. After the screening requirements have been completed, the rest of the EIA procedures must be completed in accordance with the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 as amended.
If Transport Scotland received a request for a scoping opinion, and/or
An Environmental Statement was published prior to 16th May 2017, the previous version of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 will apply to that project thereafter.

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