Lewis Wave Power 40MW Oyster Wave Array - Tethys

475 Pages·2012·9.47 MB·English

by  Aquamarine Power

Lewis Wave Power Limited

40MW Oyster Wave Array
North West Coast, Isle of Lewis
Environmental Statement

Volume 1: Non-Technical Summary; and
Volume 2: Environmental Statement
March 2012
40MW Lewis Wave Array Environmental Statement

40MW LEWIS WAVE ARRAY: ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT
VOLUME 1 AND 2 OF 3: NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
STATEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The following Non-Technical Summary and Environmental Statement constitutes Volume 1 and 2 of
the 40MW Lewis Wave Array Environmental Statement.
It is supported by Volume 3: Technical Appendices.
Section
Appendix Title Chapter Page
Number
Non-Technical Summary 1 to 14
Acronyms i to v
Glossary i to iii
1 Introduction 1 1
1.2 Background 1 1
1.3 Brief description of the development site and its setting 1 1
1.4 The development 1 1
1.5 Renewable energy targets 1 2
1.6 Scotland’s wave resource 1 3
1.7 Benefits in reduced emissions of carbon dioxide 1 3
1.8 Planning policy context 1 3
1.9 Environmental Statement (ES) structure 1 3
1.10 Project team 1 3
2 Scoping and assessment methodology 2 1
2.1 Introduction 2 1
2.2 General approach 2 1
2.3 Approach to Rochdale Envelope 2 2
2.4 EIA methodology 2 3
2.5 Assessment methodology 2 4
2.7 Scoping and consultation 2 6
2.8 Key issues 2 6
2.9 ES composition 2 7
2.10 Structure of technical chapters 2 9
2.11 Effect assessment and mitigation 2 9
2.12 Significance criteria 2 10
2.13 Cumulative effects 2 12
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Appendix Title Chapter Page
Number
2.14 Assumptions and limitations 2 13
2.15 Project Team 2 13
3 Consultation 3 1
3.1 Introduction 3 1
3.2 Lewis Wave Power Consultation Strategy 3 1
3.3 Key Project Development Stages 3 2
3.4 Community Consultation 3 3
Government Local Authority and Environmental Groups
3.5 3 7
Consultation
3.6 Landowner consultation 3 9
3.7 Commercial fisheries consultation 3 10
3.8 Other Consultation 3 11
4 Site selection 4 1
4.1 Introduction 4 1
4.2 Location selection 4 1
4.3 Area of search 4 2
4.4 Detailed site selection 4 2
4.5 Development of wave energy convertor technology 4 6
4.6 Onshore site location 4 5
4.7 Mitigation through site selection and layout Iteration 4 5
5 Project description 5 1
5.1 Introduction 5 1
5.2 Site description 5 4
5.3 Project Details 5 4
5.4 Site design and layout 5 7
5.5 Installation methodology 5 13
5.6 Commissioning 5 20
5.7 Operation 5 21
5.8 Footprint of the development 5 25
5.9 Health, Safety and Environmental Management 5 27
6 Regulatory and policy context 6 1
6.1 Introduction 6 1
6.2 Policy context for energy generation 6 1
6.3 Marine and terrestrial planning in Scotland 6 4
6.4 Consents and licensing 6 7
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6.5 Conservation Regulations 6 8
6.6 Development plans. 6 9
6.7 Summary 6 12
7 Physical environment and coastal processes 7 1
7.1 Introduction 7 1
Summary of assessment on physical environment and
7.2 7 1
coastal processes
7.3 Potential effects 7 1
7.4 Methodology 7 2
7.5 Existing environment 7 8
7.6 Impact assessment 7 16
7.7 Conclusions 7 25
8 Soils, hydrology and hydrogeology 8 1
8.1 Introduction 8 1
Summary of assessment on soils, hydrology and
8.2 8 1
hydrogeology
8.3 Potential effects 8 2
8.4 Methodology 8 2
8.5 Existing environment 8 8
8.6 Impact assessment 8 12
8.7 Conclusions 8 21
9 Benthic ecology 9 1
9.1 Introduction 9 1
9.2 Summary assessment of impacts on benthic ecology 9 1
9.3 Potential impacts 9 1
9.4 Methodology 9 2
9.5 Existing environment 9 6
9.6 Impact assessment 9 10
9.7 Conclusions 9 14
10 Ornithology 10 1
10.1 Introduction 10 1
10.2 Summary of assessment 10 1
10.3 Potential impacts 10 1
10.4 Methodology 10 2
10.5 Existing environment 10 11
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Appendix Title Chapter Page
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10.6 Impact assessment 10 30
10.7 Conclusions 10 38
11 Marine Mammals and Basking sharks 11 1
11.1 Introduction 11 1
11.2 Summary of assessment on marine mammals 11 1
11.3 Potential impacts
11 3

11.4 Methodology 11 3
11.5 Existing environment 11 9
11.6 Impact assessment 11 17
11.7 Conclusions 11 27
12 Fish and shellfish 12 1
12.1 Introduction 12 1
12.2 Summary of impacts assessment on fish and shellfish 12 1
12.3 Potential effects 12 1
12.4 Methodology 12 2
12.5 Existing environment 12 7
12.6 Impact assessment 12 30
12.7 Conclusions 12 39
13 Terrestrial and intertidal ecology 13 1
13.1 Introduction 13 1
13.2 Summary of assessment on terrestrial and intertidal ecology 13 1
13.3 Potential effects 13 2
13.4 Methodology 13 2
13.5 Existing environment 13 12
13.6 Impact assessment 13 23
13.7 Conclusions 13 35
14 Seascape, landscape and visual impact Assessment 14 1
14.1 Introduction 14 1
14.2 Summary of assessment 14 1
14.3 Potential effects 14 1
14.4 Methodology 14 3
14.5 Guidelines and Policy Framework 14 8
14.6 Existing environment 14 9
14.7 Seascape/landscape impact assessment 14 10
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14.8 Assessment of visual impacts 14 13
14.9 Cumulative impacts 14 18
14.9 Mitigation 14 20
14.10 Conclusions 14 20
15 Shipping and navigation 15 1
15.1 Introduction 15 1
15.2 Summary of assessment on shipping and navigation 15 1
15.3 Potential effects 15 1
15.4 Methodology 15 2
15.5 Existing environment 15 7
15.6 Impact assessment 15 15
15.7 Conclusions 15 23
16 Commercial fisheries 16 1
16.1 Introduction 16 1
16.2 Summary of assessment on commercial fisheries 16 1
16.3 Potential effects 16 1
16.4 Methodology 16 2
16.5 Existing environment 16 6
16.6 Impact assessment 16 16
16.7 Conclusions 16 24
17 Traffic and transport 17 1
17.1 Introduction 17 1
17.2 Summary of assessment on traffic and transport 17 1
17.3 Potential impacts 17 1
17.4 Methodology 17 1
17.5 Existing environment 17 5
17.6 Impact assessment 17 7
17.7 Conclusions 17 13
18 Archaeology and cultural heritage 18 1
18.1 Introduction 18 1
18.2 Summary of assessment on cultural heritage resources 18 1
18.3 Potential impacts 18 1
18.4 Methodology 18 2
18.5 Existing environment 18 8
18.6 Impact assessment 18 9
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Appendix Title Chapter Page
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18.7 Conclusions 18 13
19 Onshore noise 19 1
19.1 Introduction 19 1
19.2 Summary of assessment on onshore noise 19 1
19.3 Potential effects 19 1
19.4 Methodology 19 2
19.5 Assessment of significance 19 4
19.6 Baseline description 19 8
19.7 Existing environment 19 8
19.8 Impact assessment 19 9
19.9 Conclusions 19 12
20 Water Quality 20 1
20.1 Introduction 20 1
20.2 Summary of assessment 20 1
20.3 Potential effects 20 1
20.4 Methodology 20 2
20.5 Existing environment 20 6
20.6 Impact assessment 20 7
20.7 Conclusions 20 11
21 Socio-economics / local community 21 1
21.1 Introduction 21 1
Summary of assessment on socio-economics and local
21.2 21 1
community
21.3 Potential Impacts 21 1
21.4 Methodology 21 1
21.5 Existing environment 21 5
21.6 Impact assessment 21 8
21.7 Conclusions 21 12
22 Tourism and recreation 22 1
22.1 Introduction 22 1
22.2 Summary of assessment 22 1
22.3 Potential impacts 22 1
22.4 Methodology 22 2
22.5 Existing environment 22 6
22.6 Impact assessment 22 10
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Appendix Title Chapter Page
Number
22.7 Conclusions 22 15
Summary of impacts, mitigation, good practice and
23 23 1
monitoring
23.1 Introduction 23 1
23.2 Summary of impacts 23 1
23.3 Mitigation measures 23 15
23.4 Additional monitoring and good practice measures 23 25
23.5 Deploy and monitor 23 27
23.6 Management 23 28
23.7 Conclusions 23 29
24 References 24 1

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ACRONYMS
Abbreviation Full Name
AA Appropriate Assessment
AfL Agreement for Lease
ALARP As Low as Reasonable Practicable
AOD Above Ordnance Datum
ASCOBANS Agreement on Conservation of Small Cetaceans of the Baltic and North
Seas
ASFB Association of Salmon Fisheries Boards
BATNEEC Best Available Technology Not Entailing Excessive Costs
BBPP Breeding Bird Protection Plan
BoCC Birds of Conservation Concern
BS British Standards
CA Cruising Association
CAR Controlled Activities and Regulations
CD Chart Datum
CDM Construction Design Management
CEFAS Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Studies
CEMP Construction Environmental Management Plan
CIRIA Construction Industry Research and Information Association
CNES Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
COWRIE Collaborative Offshore Wind Research Into The Environment
CRTN Calculation of Road Traffic Noise
CWS Countryside Wildlife Status
dB Decibel
DECC Department for Energy and Climate Change
DMRB Design Manual for Roads and Bridges
DOC Dissolved Organic Carbon
DWR Deep Water Route
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EMEC European Marine Energy Centre
EMP Environmental Management Plan
EPS European Protected Species
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Abbreviation Full Name
EQS Environmental Quality Standards
ERCoP Emergency Response Cooperation Plan
ES Environmental Statement
EU ETS European Union Emissions Trading System
FCE Forestry Civil Engineering
FCS Forestry Commission Scotland
FRP Fibre Reinforced Polymer
GIS Geographical Information Systems
GLVIA Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment
GPS Global Positioning System
GWDTEs Ground Water Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystems
HDD Horizontal Directional Drilling
HGV Heavy Goods Vehicle
HIE Highlands and Islands Enterprise
HRA Habitats Regulations Appraisal
HVDC High Voltage Direct Current
IALA International Association of Marine Aids
ICES International Council for Exploration of the Sea
ICOMOS International Council on Monuments and Sites
IEEM Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management
IEMA Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment
IFG Inshore Fisheries Group
IPIECA The International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation
Association
IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature
JNAPC Joint Nautical Archaeology Policy Committee
JNCC Joint Nature Conservation Committee
LBAP Local Biodiversity Action Plans
LDP Local Development Plan
LNR Local Nature Reserve
LSA Local Study Area
MAIB Marine Accident Investigation Board
MarLIN Marine Life Information Network
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