# The Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007, Paragraph 5: Matters to be considered in reaching a scoping opinion

Extent: E+W+S+NI

In reaching a scoping opinion, the appropriate authority must take into account—
(a) the specific characteristics of the project, including its location and technical capacity;
(b) the nature and purpose of regulated activities of the type concerned in the project;
(c) the environmental features likely to be affected by the project; and
(d) any information provided by the applicant about the project and the regulated activity.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1518/schedule/4/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/marine-works-environmental-impact-assessment-regulations-2007/schedule-4/paragraph-5
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