SCHEDULE 2Selection criteria for a screening notice or a screening decision
1. Characteristics of projects
The characteristics of projects, having regard in particular to—
(a)the size of the project;
(b)the cumulation with other projects;
(c)the use of natural resources;
(d)the production of waste;
(e)pollution and nuisances; and
(f)the risk of accidents, having regard in particular to substances or technologies used.
2. Location of projects
The environmental sensitivity of geographical areas likely to be affected by projects, having regard in particular to—
(g)the existing land use;
(h)the relative abundance, quality and regenerative capacity of natural resources in the area; and
(i)the absorption capacity of the natural environment, paying particular attention to the following areas—
(i)wetlands;
(ii)coastal zones;
(iii)mountain and forest areas;
(iv)nature reserves and parks;
(v)areas classified or protected under legislation (including European sites or Areas of Special Scientific Interest);
(vi)areas in which the environmental quality standards laid down in any legislation of the Communities have already been exceeded;
(vii)densely populated areas; and
(viii)landscapes of historical, cultural or archaeological significance.
3. The potential impact
The potential significant effects of projects, in relation to criteria set out under paragraphs 1 and 2, having regard in particular to—
(j)the extent of the impact (geographical area and size of the affected population);
(k)the magnitude and complexity of the impact;
(l)the probability of the impact; and
(m)the duration, frequency and reversibility of the impact.