SCHEDULE 12Marine Licence 3: Sheringham Shoal Extension Project Offshore Transmission – Work Nos 3A to 7A or 3C to 7C

PART 2Conditions

Sediment Sampling22

1

The undertaker must submit a sample plan request in writing to the MMO for written approval of a sample plan.

2

The sample plan request must be made—

a

for capital dredging, at least six months prior to the commencement of any capital dredging; or

b

for maintenance dredging, at least six months prior to the end of every third year from the date of the previous sediment sample analysis.

3

The sample plan request must include details of—

a

the volume of material to be dredged;

b

the location of the area to be dredged;

c

details of the material type proposed for dredging;

d

the type and dredging methodology (including whether it is a capital or maintenance dredge, depth of material to be dredged and proposed programme for the dredging activities); and

e

the location and depth of any supporting samples.

4

Unless otherwise agreed by the MMO, the undertaker must undertake the sampling in accordance with the approved sample plan.