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The Harbour Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003

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2.  The environmental sensitivity of geographical areas likely to be affected by projects must be considered, having regard, in particular, to:

  • the existing land use,

  • the relative abundance, quality and regenerative capacity of natural resources in the area,

  • the absorption capacity of the natural environment, paying particular attention to the following areas –

    (a)

    wetlands;

    (b)

    coastal zones;

    (c)

    mountain and forest areas;

    (d)

    nature reserves and parks;

    (e)

    areas classified or protected under EEA States' legislation; areas designated by member States pursuant to Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds(1) and Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora(2);

    (f)

    areas in which the environmental quality standards laid down in Community legislation have already been exceeded;

    (g)

    densely populated areas;

    (h)

    landscapes of historical, cultural or archaeological significance.

(1)

O.J. No. L103, 25.4, 1979, p. 1

(2)

O.J. No. L206, 22.7, 1992, p. 7

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