The Public Gas Transporter Pipe-line Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 1999

Regulation 2(1)—definition of environmental statement

SCHEDULE 1 INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT

1.  Description of the proposed pipe-line works, including in particular–

(a) a description of the physical characteristics of the proposed pipe-line works and the proposed pipe-line, and the land-use requirements during the construction and operational phases;

(b) a description of the main characteristics of the production processes proposed, for instance, the nature and quality of the materials to be used;

(c) an estimate, by type and quantity, of expected residues and emissions (including, without limitation, water, air and soil pollution, noise, vibration, light, heat, and radiation) resulting from the proposed pipe-line works and the proposed pipe-line when in operation.

2.  A description of the aspects of the environment likely to be significantly affected by the proposed pipe-line works, including in particular, population, fauna, flora, soil, water, air, climatic factors, material assets, including the architectural and archaeological heritage, landscape and the inter-relationship between the above factors.

3.  A description of the likely significant effects of the proposed pipe-line works on the environment which may result from–

(a) the existence of the proposed pipe-line works or the proposed pipe-line;

(b) the use of natural resources;

(c) the emission of pollutants, the creation of nuisances and the elimination of waste,

and a description of the forecasting methods used to assess the effects on the environment.

4.  A non-technical summary of the information provided under paragraphs 1 to 3 above.

5.  An indication of any difficulties (technical deficiencies or lack of know-how) encountered by the public gas transporter in compiling the required information.