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Paragraph 11 Pre-constructionI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

The relevant undertaker must submit a sediment sampling plan to the MMO for approval following consultation with the Environment Agency) at least six months prior to the commencement of dredging activities.

(2)

The sediment sampling and analysis must be undertaken—

(a)

in accordance with the sediment sampling plan approved by the MMO pursuant to sub-paragraph (1); and

(b)

by a laboratory which has been validated by the MMO for sediment analysis to inform marine licence applications.

(3)

Details of the sediment sampling and analysis undertaken pursuant to sub-paragraph (2) must be submitted to the MMO at least 6 weeks prior to the commencement of dredging activities.

(4)

No dredging and disposal activities may be undertaken until the details of sediment sampling and analysis submitted pursuant to sub-paragraph (3) have been approved by the MMO in writing (following consultation with the Environment Agency).

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Commencement

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Sch. 11 para. 11 in force at 11.3.2024, see art. 1