The Galloper Wind Farm Order 2013

Chemicals, drilling and debris

8.—(1) All chemicals used in the construction of the authorised scheme shall be selected from the List of Notified Chemicals approved for use by the offshore oil and gas industry under the Offshore Chemicals Regulations 2002(1), unless otherwise agreed in writing by the MMO.

(2) All protective coatings and paints shall be suitable for use in the marine environment. The use of such coatings shall accord with best environmental practice. Construction of the authorised scheme shall not commence until a document capturing the best environmental practice measures applicable to the authorised scheme has been approved by the MMO. The approved best practice measures shall apply unless otherwise agreed by the MMO. Any accidental spillages shall be reported to the MMO marine pollution response team.

(3) The storage, handling, transport and use of fuels, lubricants, chemicals and other substances shall be undertaken so as to prevent releases into the marine environment, including bunding of 110% of the total volume of all reservoirs and containers.

(4) Where foundation drilling works are proposed, in the event that any system other than water-based mud is proposed, the MMO’s approval, in consultation with Natural England and JNCC, in relation to the proposed disposal of any arisings shall be obtained before the drilling commences, which disposal may also require a marine licence.

(5) The undertaker shall ensure that any debris arising from the construction of the authorised scheme or temporary works placed below MHWS are removed on completion of construction of the authorised scheme.

(6) At least two months prior to the commencement of the licensed activities the undertaker must submit to the MMO an audit sheet covering all aspects of the construction of the authorised scheme. The audit sheet shall include details of—

(a) loading facilities;

(b) vessels;

(c) equipment;

(d) shipment routes;

(e) working schedules; and

(f) all components and materials to be used in the construction of the authorised scheme.

(7) No licensed activities shall commence until the MMO has approved the audit sheet in writing.

(8) The audit sheet shall be maintained throughout the construction of the authorised scheme and any changes notified immediately to the MMO.

(9) In the event that the materials on the audit sheet cannot be accounted for the MMO will require the undertaker to carry out a side scan sonar survey to plot all obstructions across the offshore Order limits where construction works and related activities have been carried out.

(10) Local fishermen shall be invited to send a representative to be present during the survey. Any new obstructions that the MMO believes to be associated with the authorised scheme shall be removed, as directed by the MMO in writing, at the undertaker’s expense.

(1)

S.I. 2002/1355 as amended by S.I. 2011/982.