22.—(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.