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Transport and Works Act 1992
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· 1992-03-16
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Transport and Works Act 1992
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- (6) The power to make rules under this section shall be exercisable by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
- (7) In subsection (3) above “relevant authority” means any authority in relation to which Article 5(4) of Council Directive [85/337/EEC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1985/0337), as amended by Council Directive [97/11/EC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1997/0011), (authorities holding relevant information to make it available to the developer) applies, and includes–
- (7) In subsection (3) above “relevant authority” means any authority in relation to which Article 5(4) of Council Directive [85/337/EEC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1985/337), as amended by Council Directive [97/11/EC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1997/11), (authorities holding relevant information to make it available to the developer) applies, and includes–
- (a) Natural England ;
@@ -408,7 +408,7 @@
- (a) in so far as they relate to the likely significant effects of the proposed works or other projects on the environment, a summary of —
- (i) the results of any consultation undertaken in accordance with rules made under section 6 (including in particular any comments made by, or the authorities in or public of, another Member State), and
- (i) the results of any consultation undertaken in accordance with rules made under section 6 (including in particular any comments made by, or the authorities in or public of, a Member State), and
- (ii) any objections made in accordance with rules made under section 10,
@@ -422,7 +422,7 @@
- (3B) Subsection (3A) above applies to any application under section 6 above for an order, and any proposal to make an order by virtue of section 7 above, where the order would authorise—
- (a) works or other projects in a class listed in Annex I to Council Directive [85/337/EEC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1985/0337) on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment, as amended by Council Directive [97/11/EC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1997/0011), or
- (a) works or other projects in a class listed in Annex I to Council Directive [85/337/EEC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1985/337) on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment, as amended by Council Directive [97/11/EC](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1997/11), or
- (b) works or other projects in a class listed in Annex II to that Directive as so amended which are, by virtue of their nature, size or location, likely to have significant effects on the environment.
@@ -2016,11 +2016,11 @@
## Part II — Harbours
#### Orders as to railways, tramways etc.
#### Extension of section 1 to other guided transport systems.
##### 6A
- (1) The power conferred on the Secretary of State by subsection (2) of section 6 above to make rules includes power to make rules for a case where an application has been made under that section and another Member State is affected by the project in question, as to–
- (1) The power conferred on the Secretary of State by subsection (2) of section 6 above to make rules includes power to make rules for a case where an application has been made under that section and a Member State is affected by the project in question, as to–
- (a) the provision by the Secretary of State to the Member State, or to authorities in, or the public of, the Member State, of documents and information relating to the application;
@@ -2028,11 +2028,11 @@
- (c) notification by the Secretary of State to the Member State of the decision, or of matters relating to the decision, on the application.
- (2) For the purposes of subsection (1) above, the cases where another Member State is affected by the project in question are those cases where–
- (a) it appears to the Secretary of State that the project would be likely to have significant effects on the environment in another Member State; or
- (b) that other Member State is likely to be significantly affected by the project and requests information relating to the application.
- (2) For the purposes of subsection (1) above, the cases where a Member State is affected by the project in question are those cases where–
- (a) it appears to the Secretary of State that the project would be likely to have significant effects on the environment in a Member State; or
- (b) a Member State is likely to be significantly affected by the project and requests information relating to the application.
- (3) “Member State”, in relation to any time, includes a State which is at that time a party to the EEA agreement.
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[^key-3e25afd4bd3c078f8d99093b26b305ae]: Words in s. 14(3A)(a) substituted (E.W.) (5.12.2017) by [The Environmental Impact Assessment (Miscellaneous Amendments Relating to Harbours, Highways and Transport) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1070)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070), [reg. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/regulation/1/1), [Sch. 3 para. 5(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/3/paragraph/5/3/b) (with [Sch. 6 paras. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/9), [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/12))
[^key-ef8f20f14048738a9498d4d318b09346]: Words in [s. 6(2B)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/42/section/6/2B) substituted (E.W.) (5.12.2017) by [The Environmental Impact Assessment (Miscellaneous Amendments Relating to Harbours, Highways and Transport) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1070)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070), [reg. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/regulation/1/1), [Sch. 3 para. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/3/paragraph/2/a) (with [Sch. 6 paras. 7(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/7/1), [8(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/8/1), [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/9), [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/12))
[^key-69b31c5f415ac2d6bdf439ed4a150216]: [S. 6(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/42/section/6/7) substituted (E.W.) (5.12.2017) by [The Environmental Impact Assessment (Miscellaneous Amendments Relating to Harbours, Highways and Transport) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1070)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070), [reg. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/regulation/1/1), [Sch. 3 para. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/3/paragraph/2/b) (with [Sch. 6 paras. 7(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/7/1), [8(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/8/1), [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/9), [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/12))
[^key-1613cdb90c9bfdb75295e58d0aab03af]: [S. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/42/section/9) functions made exercisable concurrently or jointly with the Welsh Ministers by 2006 c. 32, Sch. 3A para. 1 (as inserted (1.4.2018) by [Wales Act 2017 (c. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/4), [s. 71(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/4/section/71/4), [Sch. 4 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/4/schedule/4/paragraph/1) (with [Sch. 7 paras. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/4/schedule/7/paragraph/1), [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/4/schedule/7/paragraph/6)); [S.I. 2017/1179](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1179), [reg. 3(p)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1179/regulation/3/p))
[^key-ef8f20f14048738a9498d4d318b09346]: Words in s. 6(2B) substituted (E.W.) (5.12.2017) by [The Environmental Impact Assessment (Miscellaneous Amendments Relating to Harbours, Highways and Transport) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1070)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070), [reg. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/regulation/1/1), [Sch. 3 para. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/3/paragraph/2/a) (with [Sch. 6 paras. 7(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/7/1), [8(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/8/1), [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/9), [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/12))
[^key-69b31c5f415ac2d6bdf439ed4a150216]: S. 6(7) substituted (E.W.) (5.12.2017) by [The Environmental Impact Assessment (Miscellaneous Amendments Relating to Harbours, Highways and Transport) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1070)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070), [reg. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/regulation/1/1), [Sch. 3 para. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/3/paragraph/2/b) (with [Sch. 6 paras. 7(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/7/1), [8(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/8/1), [9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/9), [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1070/schedule/6/paragraph/12))
[^key-1613cdb90c9bfdb75295e58d0aab03af]: S. 9 functions made exercisable concurrently or jointly with the Welsh Ministers by 2006 c. 32, Sch. 3A para. 1 (as inserted (1.4.2018) by [Wales Act 2017 (c. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/4), [s. 71(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/4/section/71/4), [Sch. 4 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/4/schedule/4/paragraph/1) (with [Sch. 7 paras. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/4/schedule/7/paragraph/1), [6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/4/schedule/7/paragraph/6)); [S.I. 2017/1179](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1179), [reg. 3(p)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1179/regulation/3/p))
[^key-25105be9998e49cd6a1dc6b0fef553fc]: Words in s. 23(10) substituted (11.4.2018) by [The Secretaries of State for Health and Social Care and for Housing, Communities and Local Government and Transfer of Functions (Commonhold Land) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/378)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/378), [art. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/378/article/1/2), [Sch. para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/378/schedule/paragraph/8) (with [art. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/378/article/14))
[^key-f2ef368235b32310b6796098bc8cde02]: [S. 6A(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/42/section/6A/3) substituted (12.3.2019) by [The Merchant Shipping and Other Transport (Environmental Protection) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/311)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311/regulation/1/2), [2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311/regulation/2/2)
[^key-f2ef368235b32310b6796098bc8cde02]: S. 6A(3) substituted (12.3.2019) by [The Merchant Shipping and Other Transport (Environmental Protection) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/311)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311), [regs. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311/regulation/1/2), [2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311/regulation/2/2)
[^key-9b8ebe77187ca1ccb0322d3dff4958ea]: Word in s. 6A heading omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of [The Merchant Shipping and Other Transport (Environmental Protection) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/311)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311), [regs. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311/regulation/1/3), [4(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311/regulation/4/2/a); [2020 c. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/1), [Sch. 5 para. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/1/schedule/5/paragraph/1/1)
[^key-1ed177ec0e7ebc955d215e284c031e7e]: Word in s. 6A(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by [The Merchant Shipping and Other Transport (Environmental Protection) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/311)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311), [regs. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311/regulation/1/3), [4(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311/regulation/4/2/b); [2020 c. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/1), [Sch. 5 para. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/1/schedule/5/paragraph/1/1)
[^key-b8f577a8b7fb1d51c524b310a46e5ee1]: Word in s. 6A(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by [The Merchant Shipping and Other Transport (Environmental Protection) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/311)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311), [regs. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311/regulation/1/3), [4(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311/regulation/4/2/b); [2020 c. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/1), [Sch. 5 para. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/1/schedule/5/paragraph/1/1)
[^key-84ddcfcde01ef842550844de40903210]: Word in s. 6A(2)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by [The Merchant Shipping and Other Transport (Environmental Protection) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/311)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311), [regs. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311/regulation/1/3), [4(2)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311/regulation/4/2/c); [2020 c. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/1), [Sch. 5 para. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/1/schedule/5/paragraph/1/1)
[^key-0e9133967460e10595c303577c824700]: Words in s. 13C(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by [The Merchant Shipping and Other Transport (Environmental Protection) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/311)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311), [regs. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311/regulation/1/3), [4(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311/regulation/4/3); [2020 c. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/1), [Sch. 5 para. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/1/schedule/5/paragraph/1/1)
[^key-49ba6027e8bf5a4db1a040f2045b9836]: Word in [s. 14(3AB)(a)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/42/section/14/3AB/a/i) substituted (31.12.2020) by [The Merchant Shipping and Other Transport (Environmental Protection) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/311)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311), [regs. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311/regulation/1/3), [4(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2019/311/regulation/4/4); [2020 c. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/1), [Sch. 5 para. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/1/schedule/5/paragraph/1/1)
#### Harbours.
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- (1) This section defines certain terms used in this Part.
- (2) “The EIA Directive” means [Directive 2011/92/EU](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2011/0092) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment.
- (2) “The EIA Directive” means [Directive 2011/92/EU](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2011/0092) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment.
- (3) “EIA information”, in relation to an application under section 6, or proposal under section 7, for an EIA order, means—
@@ -2790,7 +2802,7 @@
- (2) In this section, “monitoring measure”, in relation to proposed works or other projects, means a requirement to monitor any significant adverse effects of the works or projects on the environment.
- (3) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a), the Secretary of State must take into account any monitoring arrangements which are required to be carried out under the law of any part of the United Kingdom (other than a provision implementing the EIA Directive).
- (3) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a), the Secretary of State must take into account any monitoring arrangements which are required to be carried out under the law of any part of the United Kingdom (other than a provision which implemented the EIA Directive).
- (4) The Secretary of State may impose a monitoring measure or a requirement to take remedial action in the EIA order or, if the Secretary of State gives a direction under section 90(2A) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 on the making of the EIA order, by way of condition specified in that direction.
@@ -2800,20 +2812,20 @@
- (b) the significance of the effects of the works or other projects on the environment.
#### Publicity for making or refusal of orders.
#### Application or proposal for an EIA order: time limit
##### 13D
The Secretary of State must make a determination under section 13(1) in relation to an application or proposal for an EIA order within a reasonable period of time (having regard to the nature and complexity of the works or other project to which it relates) beginning on the day on which the Secretary of State has all of the information necessary to reach the reasoned conclusion.
#### Exercise of Secretary of State’s functions by appointed person.
#### Offences involving drink or drugs on transport systems.
#### Amendment of Level Crossings Act 1983.
#### Validity of orders under section 1 or 3.
#### Transport systems to which Chapter I applies.
#### Orders under Transport Act 1968.
#### Exclusion of hackney carriage legislation.
#### Harbours.
#### Certain enactments to cease to have effect.
#### Maintenance of footpaths and bridleways.
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