# The Waterways (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019, Paragraph 1: Characteristics of the works


The characteristics of the works must be considered having regard, in particular, to—
(a) the size and design of the whole works;
(b) their cumulative effects with other existing and/or approved works;
(c) the use of natural resources, in particular, land, soil, water and biodiversity;
(d) the production of waste;
(e) pollution and nuisances;
(f) the risk of major accidents and/or disasters which are relevant to the works concerned, including those caused by climate change, in accordance with scientific knowledge, having regard, in particular, to substances or technologies used; and
(g) the risks to human health (for example due to water contamination or air pollution)

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2019/209/schedule/1/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/waterways-environmental-impact-assessment-regulations-northern-ireland-2019/schedule-1/paragraph-1
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