18. The Secretary of State shall, forthwith after the publication date, serve a copy of the proposed order and the supporting documents listed in paragraph 17 on any body not mentioned in Schedule 5 to these Rules which is designated by statutory provision[F1, or by the Secretary of State on a case-by-case basis,] as having specific environmental responsibilities [F2or local or regional competencies] and which the Secretary of State considers is likely to have an interest in the application.E+W+S
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 7 para. 18 inserted (5.12.2017) by The Environmental Impact Assessment (Miscellaneous Amendments Relating to Harbours, Highways and Transport) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1070), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 14(e)(i) (with Sch. 6 para. 9)
F2Words in Sch. 7 para. 18 inserted (5.12.2017) by The Environmental Impact Assessment (Miscellaneous Amendments Relating to Harbours, Highways and Transport) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1070), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 14(e)(ii) (with Sch. 6 para. 9)