# The Sizewell C (Nuclear Generating Station) Order 2022, Paragraph 45: Cooling Water Intake and Outfall Heads, Shafts and Tunnels


(1) Water abstraction must not commence until a SMP has been submitted to and approved by the MMO in writing in consultation with the Environment Agency. The SMP must include, but is not limited to—
(a) a monitoring method statement;
(b) the frequency of monitoring; and
(c) the format of monitoring reports.
(2) The SMP must be implemented as approved by the MMO in writing.
(3) Pre-construction, construction and post-construction monitoring must be undertaken in accordance with the FIEMP unless otherwise agreed in writing with the MMO.
(4) Monitoring reports, as defined within the SMP, must be submitted to the MMO for approval in writing.
(5) Unless a shorter period is agreed with the MMO in writing, the undertaker must use reasonable endeavours to submit the SMP at least 6 months prior to the proposed commencement of water abstraction.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2022/853/schedule/21/paragraph/45 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sizewell-c-nuclear-generating-station-order-2022/schedule-21/paragraph-45
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