# The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022, Paragraph 28: During construction, operation and maintenance


(1) No vessel movements within the Outer Thames Estuary Special Protection Area as shown on Plate 1.1 of the Outline Vessel Management Plan must occur during the winter months, as defined in the Outline Vessel Management Plan, until a VMP has been submitted to and approved by the MMO in writing.
(2) The VMP must be in general accordance with the Outline Vessel Management Plan and must include the procedures that will be followed to minimise disturbance to red-throated diver (Gavia stellate).
(3) The VMP must be implemented as approved by the MMO.
(4) Unless a shorter period is agreed with the MMO in writing, the undertaker must use reasonable endeavours to submit the VMP at least 6 months prior to the proposed commencement of the relevant vessel movement.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2022/853/schedule/21/paragraph/28 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sizewell-c-nuclear-generating-station-order-2022/schedule-21/paragraph-28
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