These Regulations implement Directive 2014/52/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (O.J. No. L 124, 25.4.2014, p. 1-18) amending Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (O.J. No. L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1-21); they relate specifically to harbour works (in England and Wales and Scotland), the construction or improvement of highways (in England and Wales) and certain transport related works (in England and Wales).