Paragraph 20 Pre-construction plans and documentationI1

number, dimensions, specification, foundation type(s) and depth for each wind turbine generator and offshore substation platform;

the proposed layout of all wind turbine generators (which shall provide for two lines of orientation and otherwise be in accordance with the recommendations for layout contained in MGN654 and its annexes) and offshore substation platforms, including grid coordinates of the centre point of the proposed location for each wind turbine generator and offshore substation platform subject to up to 55m micro-siting in any direction unless otherwise agreed in writing with the MMO in consultation with the MCA and Trinity House;

proposed layout of all cables;

location and specification of all other aspects of the authorised scheme; and

any archaeological exclusion zones or micro-siting requirements identified pursuant to condition 20(2)(d) or relating to any benthic habitats of conservation, ecological or economic importance constituting reef habitats of principal importance as listed under Section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006,

the proposed construction start date;

proposed timings for mobilisation of plant delivery of materials and installation works;

an indicative written construction programme for all wind turbine generators and offshore substation platforms forming part of the authorised scheme and licenced activities;

at least six months prior to the first survey, detail of the pre-construction surveys and an outline of all proposed monitoring;

at least six months prior to commencement of construction, detail on construction monitoring; and

at least six months prior to completion of construction, details of operational monitoring, if required;

cable specification, installation and monitoring, to include—

scour protection management and cable protection management including details of the need, type, sources, quantity and installation methods for scour protection and cable protection, with details updated and resubmitted for approval if changes to it are proposed following cable laying operations;

foundation installation methodology, including drilling methods and disposal of drill arisings and material extracted during seabed preparation for foundation and cable installation works;

piling methodology, in the event that driven or part-driven pile foundations are proposed to be used;

contractors;

associated ancillary works; and

guard vessels to be employed;

a marine pollution contingency plan to address the risks, methods and procedures to deal with any spills and collision incidents during construction and operation of the authorised scheme in relation to all activities carried out;

a chemical risk assessment, including information regarding how and when chemicals are to be used, stored and transported in accordance with recognised best practice guidance and standards;

a chemical risk assessment for all chemicals that have a pathway to the marine environment used for the marine licensed activities, outside the course of normal navigation, and are not present on the OSPAR List of Substances Used and Discharged Offshore which Are Considered to Pose Little or No Risk to the Environment (PLONOR) to be submitted to the MMO for approval no later than ten weeks prior to use of the chemicals and to include details of—

the appointment and responsibilities of a fisheries liaison officer;

a fisheries liaison and coexistence plan (which accords with the outline fisheries liaison and co-existence plan) to ensure relevant fishing fleets are notified of commencement of licensed activities pursuant to condition 15 and to address the interaction of the licensed activities with fishing activities;

measures to minimise disturbance to marine mammals and rafting birds from transiting vessels; and

measures to minimise the potential spread of invasive non-native species;