Division 3 Type and characteristics of the potential impactF1

The likely significant effects of projects on the environment must be considered in relation to criteria set out in points 1 and 2 of this Annex, with regard to the impact of the project on the factors specified in Article 3(1), taking into account:

1. (a)

   the magnitude and spatial extent of the impact (for example geographical area and size of the population likely to be affected);

2. (b)

   the nature of the impact;

3. (c)

   the transboundary nature of the impact;

4. (d)

   the intensity and complexity of the impact;

5. (e)

   the probability of the impact;

6. (f)

   the expected onset, duration, frequency and reversibility of the impact;

7. (g)

   the cumulation of the impact with the impact of other existing and/or approved projects;

8. (h)

   the possibility of effectively reducing the impact.