Paragraph 9 Pre-construction plans and documentationI1

the indicative proposed layout and location of all wind turbine generators, offshore substations and meteorological stations;

the choice of foundation of all wind turbine generators, offshore substations and meteorological stations;

the height to the tip of the vertical blade; height to the centreline of the generator shaft forming part of the hub; rotor diameter and spacing of all wind turbine generators;

the height length and width of all offshore substations or combined substations;

the height of all lattice towers forming part of meteorological stations;

the length and arrangement of all cables comprising Work No. 1(c);

the dimensions of all steel monopile and concrete monopile foundations;

the dimensions of all gravity base foundations;

the dimensions of all jacket or tripod foundations;

the dimensions of all suction bucket monopod foundations;

all exclusion zones specified under sub-paragraph (9)(d) of this condition as are comprised in the works at paragraph 2(2) of Part 1 (Licensed Marine Activities) of this licence;

the exclusion zone specified in condition 2;

in plan form, the indicative programming of particular works as set out in the indicative written construction programme to be provided under sub-paragraph (3)(d);

the proposed construction start date;

proposed timings for mobilisation of plant, delivery of materials and installation works;

proposed pre-construction surveys, baseline report format and content, construction monitoring, post-construction monitoring and related reporting in accordance with sub-paragraph (9)(g) and , conditions 13, 14 and 15. The pre-construction survey programme and all pre-construction survey methodologies shall be submitted to the MMO for written approval by the MMO in consultation with Natural England and JNCC at least four months prior to the commencement of any survey works detailed within; and

an indicative written construction programme for all wind turbine generators, offshore substations, meteorological substations and cables comprised in the licensed activities (insofar as not shown in paragraph (b)).

drilling methods and disposal of drill arisings;

turbine, meteorological mast and substation location and installation, including scour protection;

cable installation;

contractors;

vessels; and

associated works.

a marine pollution contingency plan to address the risks, methods and procedures to deal with any spills and collision incidents during construction and operation of the authorised scheme in relation to all activities carried out;

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;

the appointment and responsibilities of a fisheries liaison officer, to include preparation of a fisheries liaison plan as set out in the environmental statement, and an environmental liaison officer. The fisheries liaison officer shall be notified to and approved by the District Marine Officer for the MMO’s Eastern District.

identification of a Marine Mammal Monitoring Zone (MMMZ);

appointment of an appropriate number of suitably qualified marine mammal observers;

methods for the detection of marine mammals within the MMMZ whether visually (by the marine mammal observers) or acoustically using Passive Acoustic Monitoring equipment or other means of detection;

a reporting methodology to enable efficient communication between the marine mammal observers and the person responsible for approving commencement of piling;

an appropriate soft start procedure whereby piling activities do not commence until an agreed time has elapsed and during which marine mammals have not been detected within the MMMZ;

where appropriate methods for the application of acoustic deterrent devices, and

where appropriate construction monitoring of marine mammals.

technical specification of offshore cables, including a desk-based assessment of attenuation of electro-magnetic field strengths, shielding and cable burial depth in accordance with industry good practice; and

a detailed cable laying plan for the Order limits, incorporating a burial risk assessment to ascertain suitable burial depths, pipeline and cable crossings and cable laying techniques.

details of responsibilities of the undertaker, archaeological consultant and contractor;

a methodology for any further site investigation including any specifications for geophysical, geotechnical and diver or remotely operated vehicle investigations;

analysis and reporting of survey data, and timetable, which is to be submitted to the MMO within three months of any survey being completed;

delivery of any mitigation including, where necessary, archaeological exclusion zones;

monitoring during and post construction, including a conservation programme for finds;

archiving of archaeological material, inclusive of any completed and agreed archaeological reports produced through the WSI which are to be deposited by the undertaker within a public archive in accordance with the OASIS (Online AccesS to the Index of archaeological investigationS’) system; and

a reporting and recording protocol, including reporting of any wreck or wreck material during construction, operation and decommissioning of the authorised scheme.