Introduction

Here is a list of relevant circulars issued by the department.

2010

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Circular Letter NPWS 1/10 - Appropriate Assessment under Article 6 of the Habitats Directive: guidance for Planning Authorities

11th March, 2010

2008

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Circular Letter L8/08

Circular Letter L8/08 - Water Services Investment and Rural Water Programmes - Protection of Natual Heritage and National Monuments

2nd September, 2008

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Circular Letter NPWS 2/08

Circular Letter NPWS 2/08 - Use of Herbicide Spray on Vegetated Road Verges

30th May, 2008

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Circular Letter SEA 1/08 & NPWS 1/08

Circular Letter SEA 1/08 & NPWS 1/08 - Appropriate Assessment of Land Use Plans

15th February, 2008

2007

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Circular Letter NPWS 2-07 - Guidance on Compliance with Regulation 23

Circular Letter NPWS 2-07 - Guidance on Compliance with Regulation 23 of the Habitats Requalations 1997 - strict protection of certain species/ applications for derogation licenses.

16th May, 2007

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Circular Letter PD 2/07 & NPWS 1/07

Compliance Conditions in respect of Developments requiring
(1) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); or
(2) having potential impacts on Natura 2000 sites.

2007