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Paragraph 3 Characteristics of the potential impact

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The potential significant effects of projects must be considered in relation to criteria set out under paragraphs 1 and 2, and having regard in particular to:

  • the extent of the impact (geographical area and size of the affected population),

  • the transfrontier nature of the impact,

  • the magnitude and complexity of the impact,

  • the probability of the impact,

  • the duration, frequency and reversibility of the impact.