# The A122 (Lower Thames Crossing) Development Consent Order 2025, Paragraph 11: Marine pollution contingency plan

Extent: E+W

(1) The undertaker must submit a marine pollution contingency plan for approval by the MMO at least 30 business days prior to the commencement of the first licensable marine activity.
(2) The marine pollution contingency plan must set out the undertaker’s assessment of the likely risks which could arise as a result of a spill or collision during the carrying out of the licensable marine activities and the methods and procedures the undertaker intends to put in place to address those risks.
(3) The undertaker must not commence the licensable marine activities until the MMO has approved in writing the submitted marine pollution plan.
(4) The licensable marine activities must be carried out in accordance with the approved marine pollution contingency plan, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the MMO.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/462/schedule/15/paragraph/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/a122-lower-thames-crossing-development-consent-order-2025/schedule-15/paragraph-11
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