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V2, Section 2.5.2 - Cumulative Impacts - 555: see point above regarding the sensitivity to cumulative collision risk of lesser black backed gull from the Alde Ore Estuary SPA.
JNCC/NE
V2, Section 2.5.2 - Cumulative Impacts - 565: In terms of aggregate dredging it is important to take into account that eg the Humber and Greater Wash MAREA expects a 100% increase in dredging activities during the coming years, doubling all associated impacts on seabirds. Increased turbidity due to dredging activities might displace visual feeders like divers and auks from areas larger than the avoidance distance associated with dredging vessels.
JNCC/NE
V2, Section 2.5.2 - Offshore cable corridor (PEI) - 470: NE agrees that species of principal interest in terms of the cable corridor identified within the PEI are those associated with nearby SPAs which encompass the offshore cable corridor or are designated for species with foraging ranges encompassing the cable corridor.
JNCC/NE
V2, Section 2.5.2 - Offshore cable corridor (PEI) - 497: In terms of the method applied for installation of the offshore cable, we would recommend not to be restricted to one method, but better consider a combination of techniques that are best suited for the situation and having least environmental impact. The need for scour protection should be fully assessed upfront in the application process so that mitigation measure can be applied where appropriate and feasible.
Response to Consultation
Acknowledged as above. See Section 12.6.6.3.2 of this chapter for cumulative collision risk assessment for lesser black-backed gulls.
This has been included within the cumulative impacts of dredging and aggregate extraction section of this chapter (Section 12.6.6.4.3).
Acknowledged
Methods for installation of the offshore cable and scour protection that are to be assessed during the impact assessment are discussed in the worst case scenario section of this chapter.
Environmental Statement Volume 2- Offshore. Ornithology (Marine and Coastal)