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Article 32 Bored tunnelsF1

England and Wales

(1)

Article 4 applies to a deposit or works activity carried on wholly under the seabed in connection with the construction or operation of a bored tunnel.

(2)

Paragraph (1) is subject to conditions 1 to 3.

(3)

Condition 1 is that the activity must not adversely affect the environment of Wales, the Welsh inshore region and the Welsh offshore region or the living resources that environment supports.

(4)

Condition 2 is that the deposit or works activity does not or is not likely to cause obstruction or danger to navigation.

(5)

Condition 3 is that the deposit or works activity does not or is not likely to cause damage to features of archaeological or historic interest.

(6)

But article 4 does not apply to any such deposit carried on for the purpose of disposal.

Annotations

Textual amendments

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Art. 32 substituted (1.4.2026) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/21), arts. 1(2), 20