(i) the specific characteristics of the particular proposed pipe-line works;

(ii) the specific characteristics of pipe-line works of the type concerned;

(iii) the environmental features likely to be affected by the pipe-line works; and

(iv) the extent to which the public gas transporter who made the request under paragraph (1) above may reasonably be required to compile the information, having regard, inter alia, to current knowledge and methods of assessment, and

(b) consulted the public gas transporter who made the request and the consultation bodies.

(i) a copy of the application for consent in respect of the proposed pipe-line works;

(ii) the environmental statement in respect of the proposed pipe-line works; and

(iii) to the extent that it is not included in the items referred to in sub-sub-paragraph (i) or (ii) above and subject to paragraph (4) below, any other available information which is relevant to the procedure under these Regulations; and

(b) enter into consultations with the member State concerned, for such reasonable period as may have been agreed with that member State, regarding, inter alia, the possible significant effects of the proposed pipe-line works on the environment of that member State and the measures envisaged to reduce or eliminate such effects.

(i) the environmental statement;

(ii) any information in respect of the proposed pipe-line works of the kind referred to in regulation 11(2) above (further information which ought to have been included in the environmental statement);

(iii) any representations made by the consultation bodies in respect of the proposed pipe-line works; and

(iv) any opinions expressed by the public; and

(c) after having regard both to the effect of the proposed pipe-line works on the environment and to the desirability of those works being carried out in the interests of the development and maintenance of an efficient and economical system for the conveyance of gas as respects the public gas transporter's authorised area,

(i) the member State concerned has been consulted regarding the proposed pipe-line works for such reasonable period as may have been agreed with such member State pursuant to regulation 13(2)(b) above and in particular that it has been afforded a reasonable opportunity to make representations regarding the pipe-line works in question and the proposed response referred to in sub-paragraph (b) above; and

(ii) an opportunity has been afforded to the public in that member State and to those authorities which by reason of their particular environmental responsibilities in that member State are likely to be interested in the proposed pipe-line works to forward to the Secretary of State within a reasonable time representations regarding the information referred to in regulation 13(1) and (2)(a) above (information to be supplied to other member States); and

(d) has taken into consideration any representations made by the member State, members of the public and authorities in that member State and any information regarding the proposed pipe-line works supplied by any of them.

(i) the content of the decision and any conditions attached to it;

(ii) the main reasons and considerations upon which the decision is based;

(iii) a description, where necessary, of the main measures to avoid, reduce and, if possible, offset the major adverse effects of the proposed pipe-line works.