Paragraph 33 Dredging

(1)

No dredging activity or phase of dredging activity must commence until a SSP and subsequent sediment sample analysis for that dredging activity or phase of dredging activity have been submitted to and approved by the MMO in writing. The SSP must include, but is not limited to—

(a)

location of the area to be dredged;

(b)

name of the disposal site;

(c)

details of the material type proposed for dredging and disposal;

(d)

volume of the material proposed for dredge and disposal;

(e)

type and dredging methodology (including whether it is a capital dredge or maintenance dredge, dredge depth and proposed programme for the dredge and disposal activities);

(f)

the location and depth of any supporting samples; and

(g)

analysis results which must not exceed 3 years in age.

(2)

The SSP and sediment sample analysis request must be implemented as approved by the MMO.

(3)

Unless a shorter period is agreed with the MMO in writing, the undertaker must use reasonable endeavours to submit the SSP and sediment sample analysis to the MMO at least 6 months prior to the proposed commencement of the activity.