Paragraph 15 Pre-construction
No licensed activity or phase of licensed activity must be commenced until a MEMP for that licensed activity or phase of licensed activity has been submitted to and approved by the MMO in writing. The MEMPs must include but are not limited to, the following details—
a review of potential sources and pathways of marine pollution during the carrying out of the activities;
details of how instances of marine pollution (in particular oil, fuel or chemical spills) will be reported to the MMO;
a chemical risk assessment to include information regarding how and when chemicals are to be used, stored and transported in accordance with recognised best practice guidance;
waste management and disposal arrangements;
references to other project relevant plans and procedures; and
the address of persons dealing with marine pollution for or on behalf of the undertaker.
The MEMPs must be implemented as approved by the MMO.
Unless a shorter period is agreed with the MMO in writing, the undertaker must use reasonable endeavours to submit each MEMP, in writing, at least 6 months prior to the proposed commencement of the relevant licensed activity or phase of activity.