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(ii)
a summary description of the environment which places the proposal in a regional
biophysical and social context;
(iii)
a preliminary impact assessment with identification of the environmental
issues/factors arising from the project and their relative significance. In doing this,
the proponent should have preliminary discussions with decision-making autborities
(DMAs) and any other relevant agencies, regarding issues/factors they consider
should be addressed, and any specific requirements they may have;
(iv)
a Scope of W310orks setting out the proposed environmental surveys/ investigations
to be carried out as part of the EIA for preparation of the PER/ ERMP. The
surveys/investigations should be clearly linked to the environmental issues/factors
identified from the preliminary impact assessment, and be aimed at demonstrating
that:
(a)
best practicable measures have been taken in planning and designing the
proposal to avoid, and where this is not possible, to minimize impacts; and
(b)
unavoidable impacts should be found to be environmentally acceptable, taking
into account cumulative impacts which have already occurred in the region.
(v)
a list of the people, if any, proposed to provide peer review of findings and
conclusions of the environment surveys/investigations;
(vi) a planned programme of consultation with the public, key stakeholders and relevant
government agencies, as appropriate; and
(vii) a proposed timetable for undertaking the environmental surveys/ investigations and
submission of the draft PER/ERMP.
• The Authority will maintain a publicly available database of generic environmental
factors, and associated broad EPA environmental objectives, as a guide to proponents for
preparing their Environmental Scoping document and PER/ERMP.
(c)
Guidance on the assessment content (environmental review document) for PER and
ERMP
• The proponent shall ensure that the environmental review document is written and is
presented in a style that is readily understandable, accurate and concise. The proponent
should ensure that an environmental review focuses on addressing the more significant
environmental issues/factors and should include but not be limited to:
(a)
a description of the proposal and any alternatives considered, including alternative
locations with a view to minimizing environmental impacts;
(b)
a description of the receiving environment and key ecosystem processes, and
discussion of their significance in a regional setting. This should focus on those
elements of the environment that may affect or be affected by the proposal;
(c)
placing the proposal in a regional setting in relation to existing biophysical impacts
and potential for future cumulative impacts;
(d)
identification of the key issues (and list the environmental factors associated with
these issues) and their relative significance. The environmental review should
concentrate on the more significant issues/ factors, including potential “fatal flaws”;
(e)
discussion of the impacts of the proposals, both of the footprint and in the context of
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