S.L. 549.46 ст. 9Procedures for projects of common interest. S.L.549.42. S.L.549.44. S.L.552.13. Procedures to be followed when Projects of Common Interest are likely to have transboundary impacts.

(1) In accordance with the requirements arising from

Regulation (EU) No. 347/2013 on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure, the Authority shall ensure that for Projects of Common Interest as defined in Annex IV of that Regulation, the environmental assessment procedures arising from the requirements of these regulations, the Conservation of Wild Birds Regulations, the Flora,

Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations and any other relevant sectoral regulations, as appropriate, are to be carried out in such a manner as to enable compliance with regulation 19 of the Development Planning (Procedure for Applications and their

Determination) Regulations.

(2) Where the Minister is aware that a Project of Common

Interest in Malta is likely to have significant effects on the environment in another State, or where a State is likely to be significantly affected, the provisions of sub-regulation (1) shall also apply in addition to the provisions of Part VII. The assessment shall also take into consideration, as relevant, the Espoo Convention and the Aarhus Convention.