The Able Marine Energy Park Development Consent Order 2014

Project wide conditions

24.  The works must be carried out in accordance with a works schedule to be agreed in writing between the licence holder and the MMO prior to the commencement of the works, and any changes to the works schedule are also to be agreed in writing with the MMO.

25.—(1) The following dependencies apply to the licensed activities in paragraphs 4 to 12.

(2) If the licence holder carries out any of the activities licensed under paragraph 4 (construction of the quay), then it must:

(a) carry out the activity licensed under paragraph 8 (compensation site creation) in the June following the creation of the compensation site, which in turn must be done during the first earthworks season following the commencement of the activity licensed under paragraph 4;

(b) carry out the activity licensed under paragraph 7 (pumping station);

(c) carry out the activity licensed under paragraph 12(1)(d) (the E.ON outfall maintenance dredging) unless agreed in writing with E.ON; and

(d) carry out the activity licensed under paragraph 12(1)(e) (the Centrica outfall maintenance dredging) unless agreed in writing with Centrica.

(3) If the licence holder carries out the activity licensed under paragraph 11(1)(b) (berthing pocket capital dredging) then it must carry out the activity licensed under paragraph 6 (berthing pocket infill) but must not undertake maintenance dredging below the level of -11 metres Chart Datum.

26.  The licence holder must ensure that any coatings and treatments used are approved by the Health and Safety Executive as suitable for use in the marine environment and are used in accordance with Environment Agency Pollution Prevention Control Guidelines.

27.—(1) The licence holder must only work and access the works site within a defined and marked out area so as to limit personnel and plant access to the site.

(2) Co-ordinates (in WGS84) and plan diagrams of the work area and access routes must be submitted to the MMO at least 4 weeks prior to the commencement of works.

(3) The written approval of the co-ordinates and plan diagrams by the MMO is required prior to works commencing.

28.  The licence holder must ensure that during the works all wastes are stored in designated areas that are isolated from surface water drains, open water and bunded to contain any spillage.

29.  The licence holder must ensure that any equipment, temporary structures, waste and debris associated with the works are removed within 6 weeks of completion of the works.

30.—(1) The licence holder must ensure that no waste concrete slurry or wash water from concrete or cement works are discharged into the marine environment.

(2) Concrete and cement mixing and washing areas should be contained and sited at least 10 metres from any watercourse or surface water drain to minimise the risk of run off entering a watercourse.

31.—(1) Prior to any works commencing below the level of Mean High Water Springs, the licence holder must submit detailed method statements to the MMO for approval for each stage of works at least 4 weeks prior to the commencement of works.

(2) All works must be undertaken in accordance with agreed and approved method statements.

32.  The licence holder must install bunding and storage facilities to contain and prevent the release into the marine environment of fuel, oils and chemicals associated with plant, refuelling and construction equipment, ensuring that secondary containment is used with a capacity of not less than 110% of any container’s storage capacity.

33.—(1) The licence holder must ensure that any oil, fuel or chemical spill within the marine environment is reported to the MMO Marine Pollution Response Team: 0870 785 1050 (office hours), 07770 977 825 (outside office hours) and [e-mail] or such replacement numbers or email address notified to the licence holder by the MMO in writing.

34.  The licence holder must ensure that a Notice to Mariners is issued at least 10 days prior to works commencing warning of the start date for the construction of the works and updated as appropriate.

35.  The licence holder must ensure that all materials used in construction of any part of the development (including the compensation site) are suitable and approved for use within the marine environment.

36.—(1) The licence holder must ensure that a protocol for archaeological discoveries (PAD) is in place before works commence for the reporting of unexpected remains made during construction activities. This protocol must draw upon the format outlined in the BMAPA/English Heritage (2005), COWRIE (2007) and the Crown Estate (2010) guidelines.

(2) This protocol must be submitted to the MMO at least 4 weeks prior to the commencement of works.