The Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007 No. 1518

Regulation 12(2)

SCHEDULE 3 INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT

1.  A description of the project and of the regulated activity, including details of the following matters—

(a) the location, size and nature of the project and the regulated activity;

(b) the quantity and nature and source of the materials to be used in the course of the project and the regulated activity;

(c) the quantity, nature and source of any items or materials to be deposited in the sea in the course of the project and the regulated activity; and

(d) the working methods to be used in the course of the project and the regulated activity.

2.  A description of the aspects of the environment likely to be significantly affected by the project and the regulated activity, including—

(a) human beings, fauna and flora;

(b) soil, water, air, climate and the landscape;

(c) material assets and the cultural heritage; and

(d) the interaction between any two or more of the things mentioned in the preceding sub-paragraphs.

3.—(1) A description, complying with sub-paragraph (2), of the likely significant effects of the project and the regulated activity on the environment resulting from—

(a) the nature of the activities to be carried out and the manner in which they are to be carried out;

(b) the use of natural resources;

(c) the emission of pollutants;

(d) the creation of nuisances; and

(e) the elimination of waste.

(2) The description should cover each of the following categories of effect—

(a) direct and indirect effects;

(b) secondary effects;

(c) cumulative effects;

(d) short-term, medium-term and long-term effects;

(e) permanent and temporary effects; and

(f) positive and negative effects.

4.  The forecasting methods used by the applicant to assess the main effects that the project and the regulated activity are likely to have on the environment.

5.  A description of the measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and offset any significant adverse effects of the project and the regulated activity on the environment.

6.  An outline of the main alternatives studied by the applicant and an indication of the main reasons for the applicant’s choice, taking into account the environmental effects of those alternatives and the project as proposed.

7.  A non-technical summary of the information provided under paragraphs 1 to 6.

8.  Any difficulties, such as technical deficiencies or lack of knowledge, encountered in compiling any information of a kind specified in paragraphs 1 to 6.