S.L. 549.61 Art. 12Relationship with other legislation.

(1) A strategic environmental assessment carried out under these regulations shall be without prejudice to any requirements under Directive 85/337/EEC and to any other legislative requirements.

(2) For plans and programmes for which the obligation to carry out assessments of the effects on the environment arises simultaneously from these regulations and other legislation, the responsible authority may provide for coordinated or joint procedures fulfilling the requirements of the relevant legislation in order, among others, to avoid duplication of assessment.

(3) For plans and programmes co-financed by the European Community, the strategic environmental assessment in accordance with these regulations shall be carried out in conformity with the specific provisions in relevant local and Community legislation.