List of key guidance sources
1.6 Before using the templates, the Responsible Authorities are advised to read the Act. Guidance on the Act is available in Chapters 1 to 15 of the Tool Kit.
1.7 The SEA Practical Guide 3 ( ODPM et al, September 2005), is relevant for those plans and programmes which geographically cover more than one part of the UKhttp://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1501988
1.8 The European Commission has provided guidance on the interpretation of the SEA Directive: "implementation of - Directive 2001/42 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment" available at: http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/eia/030923_sea_guidance.pdf