S.L. 552.13 Art. 19Project of Common Interest.

(1) Whenever a development application is submitted for a Project of Common Interest [EU Reg (EU) no 347/2013] or a development application is submitted which falls within the remit of the Seveso III Directive [Directive 2012/18/EU] the Authority shall ensure that the necessary information is made available and transmitted to the public and the necessary public consultations are carried out in accordance with the relative regulations and, or directives, as amended from time to time, in order to ensure that the public is informed and has sufficient time to prepare and participate effectively.

(2) The Authority shall moreover ensure that any such development applications are decided upon within any time-frames as may be established by the relative regulations and, or directives and in such manner as to ensure efficient administrative processing whilst the level of protection of the environment remains the same or is increased and to ensure public safety as may be determined by competent authority for the control of major accident hazards.

(3) In the determination of applications for Projects of Common Interest [EU Reg (EU) 347/2013] the Planning Board shall adopt the integrated scheme in accordance with the relative European Union regulations and, or directives as amended from time to time.