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Paragraph 1 Characteristics of projectsF1

The characteristics of projects must be considered, with particular regard to—

(a)

the size and design of the whole project;

(b)

cumulation with other existing or approved projects;

(c)

the use of natural resources, in particular land, soil, water and biodiversity;

(d)

the production of waste;

(e)

pollution and nuisances;

(f)

the risk of major accidents or disasters which are relevant to the project concerned, including those caused by climate change, in accordance with scientific knowledge;

(g)

the risks to human health (for example due to water contamination or air pollution).

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Textual amendments

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Sch. 2 substituted (6.8.2018) by The Nuclear Reactors (Environmental Impact Assessment for Decommissioning) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/834), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 (with reg. 22)