Paragraph 10 Notifications and InspectionsI1
England, Wales and Scotland
The relevant undertaker must ensure that—
a copy of this licence (issued as part of the grant of the Order) and any subsequent amendments or revisions to it is provided to—
all agents and contractors notified to the MMO in accordance with condition 14(2)(a); and
the vessel masters responsible for the vessels notified to the MMO in accordance with condition 14(2)(b); and
within 28 days of receipt of a copy of this licence those persons referred to in paragraph (a) above must confirm receipt of this licence in writing to the MMO.
Only those persons and vessels notified to the MMO in accordance with condition 14 are permitted to carry out the licensed activities.
Copies of this licence must also be available for inspection at the following locations—
The relevant undertaker’s registered address;
any site office located at or adjacent to the construction site and used by the relevant undertaker or its agents and contractors responsible for the loading, transportation or deposit of dredge arisings; and
on board each vessel or at the office of any person with responsibility for such vessel from which the removal or deposit of dredge arisings are to be made.
The documents referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(a) must be available for inspection by an authorised enforcement officer at the locations set out in sub-paragraph (3)(b) above.
The relevant undertaker must provide access, and if necessary appropriate transportation, to the offshore construction site or any other associated works or vessels to facilitate any inspection that the MMO considers necessary to inspect the works during construction and operation of the authorised development.
The relevant undertaker must inform the MMO Local Enforcement Office in writing at least five days prior to the commencement of the licensed activities or any part of them, and within five days of completion of the licensed activities. A copy of the notification must be provided to the MMO Marine Licensing Team within 24 hours of issue.
The relevant undertaker must inform the Kingfisher Information Service of Seafish of details regarding the vessel routes, timings and locations relating to the construction of the authorised development or relevant part—
at least 14 days prior to the commencement of each of Work Number 5B and Work Number 8 seaward of MHWS springs, for inclusion in the Kingfisher Fortnightly Bulletin and offshore hazard awareness data; and
as soon as reasonably practicable and no later than 24 hours after completion of construction of each of Work Number 5B and Work Number 8 seaward of MHWS,
and confirmation of notification to Kingfisher Information Service of Seafish must be provided to the MMO Licensing Team as soon as reasonably practicable and no later than 24 hours after the date of such notice.
A notice to mariners must be issued by the relevant undertaker at least 14 days prior to the commencement of the licensed activities or any part of them advising of—
the start date of the licenced activities relating to Work No. 5B or Work No. 8; and
the expected vessel routes from the construction ports to the relevant location,
and copies of all notices must be provided to MMO Licensing Team, TH, MCA and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office within five days as soon as reasonably practicable and no later than 24 hours after the issue of such notice.
The relevant undertaker must notify the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office of—
the commencement (within ten days of the date of commencement) of the licensed activities; and
progress and completion of construction (within ten days of the date of completion of construction) of the licensed activities,
in order that all necessary amendments to nautical charts are made. The relevant undertaker must send a copy of any notification issued to the MMO as soon as reasonably practicable and no later than 24 hours after the issue of such notice.
In case of material damage to, or destruction or decay of, the authorised development seaward of MHWS or any part thereof, the relevant undertaker must as soon as possible and no later than 24 hours following the relevant undertaker becoming aware of any such damage, destruction or decay, notify the MMO, MCA, Trinity House, Kingfisher Information Service of Seafish and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office.
In case of exposure of pipelines on or above the seabed, the relevant undertaker must, within three working days following identification of a cable exposure, notify mariners by issuing a notice to mariners and by informing Kingfisher Information Service of Seafish of the location and extent of exposure, and no later than five days after the date of issue of such notice the relevant undertaker must send a copy of that notice to MMO, MCA, Trinity House, and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office.
Annotations
Commencement
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Sch. 11 para. 10 in force at 11.3.2024, see art. 1