S.L. 549.41 Art. 1Citation and scope.

(1) The title of these regulations is the Plans and

Programmes (Public Participation) Regulations.

(2) These regulations implement the provisions of Article 2 of Directive 2003/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003, providing for public participation in respect of the drawing up of certain plans and programmes relating to the environment and amending, with regard to public participation and access to justice, Council Directive 85/337/EEC and 96/61/EC.