Paragraph 3 Operational and Environmental Management Document

The OEMD shall include—

(a)

a schedule of mitigation relevant to the operational phases of the harbour after the construction of the works recommended by the consultees listed in paragraph 2(b);

(b)

processes to control and action changes from the agreed schedule of mitigation;

(c)

the following specific management plans—

(i)

habitat protection and enhancement plan;

(ii)

Nigg Bay Site of Special Scientific Interest management plan;

(iii)

marine mammal protection plan;

(iv)

access management plan;

(v)

noise management plan;

(vi)

vessel movement plan, incorporating a code of practice to guide the behaviour of vessels in the harbour;

(vii)

lighting plan; and

(viii)

travel plan;

(d)

details of the appointment of a suitably qualified Compliance Manager with responsibility for the implementation of the OEMD; and

(e)

methods of monitoring, auditing, reporting and communication of environmental management on site with the Ministers and other relevant parties.