# The Environmental Impact Assessment (Land Drainage Improvement Works) Regulations 1999, Paragraph 1: Characteristics of improvement works

Extent: E+W

The characteristics of improvement works must be considered, with particular regard to—
(a) the size and design of the whole improvement works;
(b) cumulation with other existing or approved projects;
(c) the use of natural resources, in particular land, soil, water and biodiversity;
(d) the production of waste;
(e) pollution and nuisances;
(f) the risk of major accidents or disasters which are relevant to the improvement works, including those caused by climate change, in accordance with scientific knowledge;
(g) the risks to human health (for example due to water contamination or air pollution).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1783/schedule/2/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/environmental-impact-assessment-land-drainage-improvement-works-regulations-1999/schedule-2/paragraph-1
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