Review of Cabling Techniques and Environmental Effects Applicable

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6 Good practice measures This section provides examples of good practice measures which could be adopted during all phases of project planning. Such measures could be used in conjunction with mitigation measures defined in Section 5.0 to minimise the magnitude and significance of effects to the local environment. Examples of good practice measures which could be adopted to reduce potential disturbance of cabling activities on intertidal and subtidal habitats, marine mammals, birds, fish and shellfish include: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 138 Early dialogue with the appropriate regulatory and advisory authorities (Department for Transport, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Natural England, Countryside Council for Wales, Scottish Natural Heritage, the Environment and Heritage Service Northern Ireland, the Environment Agency and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee). Sensitive timing and routing of cable installation to avoid important feeding, breeding/spawning and nursery areas and seal haul out areas especially during sensitive periods (breeding season); Avoidance of areas of sensitive habitat such as biogenic reef. Sensitive timing and routing of maintenance vessels to reduce number of trips; For marine mammals and birds: preparation of on-site protocol in sensitive locations; For marine mammals and birds: briefing of cable installation contractor’s personnel for on-site procedures and protocol; and Monitoring effects using a Before-After-Control-Impact (BACI) study. Examples of good practice measures which could be adopted to reduce potential disturbance of cable installation activities on shipping and navigation include: ● ● ● ● Early dialogue with the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA), Hydrographer of the Navy and local harbour authorities should be undertaken in relation to shipping and navigational issues; Planning, liaison and consultation with local experts and users (harbour masters, coastguard etc) to identify impacts to traffic and navigation; Production of Emergency Response Plans to minimise potential risks to human life and the environment; and Following good practice guidelines for ship collision avoidance and anchorage near cables, installations etc. (UKOOA, 1997, 2002, 2003).
Good Practice Measures Examples of good practice measures which could be adopted to reduce potential disturbance of cable installation activities on archaeology include: ● ● Early dialogue with English Heritage / Welsh Historic Buildings (CADW), Historic Scotland / Environment and Heritage Service (EHS) Northern Ireland and with the local authority (i.e. County Council) to discuss the potential impacts and mitigation measures of cabling activities on archaeological and historic issues; and Investigation of cable survey route in terms of potential archaeological / historical sites. 139
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