The Port of Ardersier Harbour Revision Order 2014

Implementation of mitigation measures

2.—(1) Prior to the commencement of development, the Company shall establish, implement and organise an Ecological Management Group co-ordinated by an Ecological Clerk of Works.

(2) The Group will advise the harbour authority in delivering the implementation of mitigation measures set out in the CEMD and OEMD (as approved or amended subject to the provisions of article 35) during the construction and operation of the harbour.

(3) The Group is to comprise representation as appropriate from regulatory and statutory bodies, including—

(a) Scottish Natural Heritage;

(b) the Scottish Environment Protection Agency;

(c) the Ardersier and Petty Community Council;

(d) the Sea Mammal Research Unit;

(e) the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds;

(f) Whale and Dolphin Conservation;

(g) the Ministry of Defence; and

(h) any other parties or successor organisations as may be deemed to require consultation by the Scottish Ministers in agreeing the final CEMD/OEMD.

(4) The Ecological Management Group will support the harbour authority in its requirement to establish, implement and organise the delivery of the CEMD and OEMD.