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This includes any insertions of whole new Parts, Chapters or provisions yet to be inserted into this Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing.Blanket amendment words substituted by S.I. 2011/1043 art. 3 4Blanket amendment words substituted by S.I. 2011/1043 art. 3 6Commencement Orders yet to be applied to the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005:Commencement OrdersThis section lists the commencement orders yet to be applied to the whole Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing. Where applicable the commencement orders are listed under two headings, firstly those that bring some part of the Act you are viewing into force and secondly, those that bring into force legislation that affects some part of the legislation you are viewing. If you are viewing a prospective version or there is a prospective version available there may be commencement orders listed here that are relevant to the provision you are viewing.Commencement Orders bringing provisions within this Act into force:S.S.I. 2006/19 art. 2 commences (2005 asp 15)ProspectiveSCHEDULE 1SProjects(introduced by section 5(3)(a)) Part 1 SParticular projectsS1(1)Crude oil refineries except undertakings whose sole function is the manufacture of lubricants from crude oil.S(2)Installations for the gasification and liquefaction of 500 tonnes or more of coal or bituminous shale per day.2(1)Thermal power stations and other combustion installations with a heat output of 300 megawatts or more.S(2)Nuclear power stations and other nuclear reactors including the dismantling or decommissioning of such power stations or reactors (except research installations for the production and conversion of fissionable and fertile materials whose maximum power does not exceed 1 kilowatt continuous thermal load).3(1)Installations for the reprocessing of irradiated nuclear fuel.S(2)Installations designed—(a)for the production or enrichment of nuclear fuel;(b)for the processing of irradiated nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste;(c)for the final disposal of irradiated nuclear fuel;(d)solely for the final disposal of radioactive waste; or(e)solely for the storage (planned for more than 10 years) of irradiated nuclear fuels or radioactive waste in a different site other than the production site.4(1)Integrated works for the initial smelting of cast-iron and steel.S(2)Installations for the production of non-ferrous crude metals from ore, concentrates or secondary raw materials by metallurgical, chemical or electrolytic processes.5Installations for—S(a)the extraction of asbestos and for the processing and transformation of asbestos and products containing asbestos;(b)asbestos-cement products with an annual production of more than 20,000 tonnes of finished products;(c)friction material with an annual production of more than 50 tonnes of finished products; or(d)other uses of asbestos having utilisation of more than 200 tonnes per year.6Integrated chemical installations, that is to say, installations—S(a)for the manufacture on an industrial scale of substances using chemical conversion processes; and(b)in which several units are juxtaposed and are functionally linked to one another and which are for the production of—(i)basic organic chemicals;(ii)basic inorganic chemicals;(iii)phosphorus-based, nitrogen-based or potassium-based fertilisers (that is, simple or compound fertilisers);(iv)basic plant health products and of biocides;(v)basic pharmaceutical products using a chemical or biological process; or(vi)explosives.7(1)Construction of—S(a)lines for long-distance railway traffic; or(b)airports with a basic runway length of 2100 metres or more.(2)Construction of motorways and express roads.(3)The—(a)construction of a new road of four or more lanes; or(b)realignment or widening (or both) of an existing road of two lanes or less so as to provide four or more lanes,where such new road, or realigned or widened section of the road, would be 10 kilometres or more in a continuous length.
(2)Projects listed in Part 1 of this schedule which are undertaken exclusively or mainly for the development and testing of new methods or products and not used for more than two years.InterpretationS44(1)Expressions used in both this schedule and in Council Directive 85/337/EEC on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (as last amended by Council Directive 2003/35/EC) shall be construed in accordance with that Directive.S(2)References in this Part of this schedule to a project are references to the project in so far as it is not included in Part 1 of this schedule.SCHEDULE 2SCriteria for determining the likely significance of effects on the environment(introduced by section 7(2))1The characteristics of plans and programmes, having regard, in particular to—S(a)the degree to which the plan or programme sets a framework for projects and other activities, either with regard to the location, nature, size and operating conditions or by allocating resources;(b)the degree to which the plan or programme influences other plans and programmes including those in a hierarchy;(c)the relevance of the plan or programme for the integration of environmental considerations in particular with a view to promoting sustainable development;(d)environmental problems relevant to the plan or programme; and(e)the relevance of the plan or programme for the implementation of Community legislation on the environment (for example, plans and programmes linked to waste management or water protection).2Characteristics of the effects and of the area likely to be affected, having regard, in particular, to—S(a)the probability, duration, frequency and reversibility of the effects;(b)the cumulative nature of the effects;(c)the transboundary nature of the effects;(d)the risks to human health or the environment (for example, due to accidents);(e)the magnitude and spatial extent of the effects (geographical area and size of the population likely to be affected);(f)the value and vulnerability of the area likely to be affected due to—(i)special natural characteristics or cultural heritage;(ii)exceeded environmental quality standards or limit values; or(iii)intensive land-use; and(g)the effects on areas or landscapes which have a recognised national, Community or international protection status.SCHEDULE 3SInformation for environmental reports(introduced by section 14)1An outline of the contents and main objectives of the plan or programme, and of its relationship (if any) with other qualifying plans and programmes.S2The relevant aspects of the current state of the environment and the likely evolution thereof without implementation of the plan or programme.S3The environmental characteristics of areas likely to be significantly affected.S4Any existing environmental problems which are relevant to the plan or programme including, in particular, those relating to any areas of a particular environmental importance, such as areas designated pursuant to Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds and Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna (as last amended by Council Directive 97/62/EC).S5The environmental protection objectives, established at international, Community or Member State level, which are relevant to the plan or programme and the way those objectives and any environmental considerations have been taken into account during its preparation.S6The likely significant effects on the environment, including—S(a)on issues such as—(i)biodiversity;(ii)population;(iii)human health;(iv)fauna;(v)flora;(vi)soil;(vii)water;(viii)air;(ix)climatic factors;(x)material assets;(xi)cultural heritage, including architectural and archaeological heritage;(xii)landscape; and(xiii)the inter-relationship between the issues referred to in heads (i) to (xii);(b)short, medium and long-term effects;(c)permanent and temporary effects;(d)positive and negative effects; and(e)secondary, cumulative and synergistic effects.7The measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and as fully as possible offset any significant adverse effects on the environment of implementing the plan or programme.S8An outline of the reasons for selecting the alternatives dealt with, and a description of how the assessment was undertaken including any difficulties (such as technical deficiencies or lack of expertise) encountered in compiling the required information.S9A description of the measures envisaged concerning monitoring in accordance with section 19.S10A non-technical summary of the information provided under paragraphs 1 to 9.SPrevious: PartNextBack to topOptions/HelpPrint OptionsPrint The Whole ActPDF The Whole ActWeb page The Whole ActPrint The Schedules onlyPDF The Schedules onlyWeb page The Schedules onlyLegislation is available in different versions:Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. 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