include a radar reflector, yellow flashing lights, luminous bands and flags. Therefore, assuming local fishermen adhere to the surface marker buoy specifications as set out in commission Regulation (EEC) No. 365/2005, interference with static or passive gear outside of the 12nm limit should be minimal. Within the 12nm limit, it is also reasonable to assume that if fishermen wish to avoid their static gears being fouled by any transiting vessels, their surface marker buoys will be clearly visible during daylight and hours of darkness.
280. As a result, a conservative assumption is that transit routes could be in the vicinity of static and towed gear grounds. Policies would be in place to avoid as far as is reasonably possible conflicts with suitably visible static gears deployed at sea. The magnitude of the effect for vessels towing gear is therefore expected to be negligible, however for static gear it is considered to be low.
281. Taking into account the mobility of towed gear vessels targeting the fisheries in the vicinity of the proposed East Anglia THREE project, their sensitivity is considered to be low. Recognising the static nature of the potting, netting (including drift netting) and longlining fisheries, which are set in the water for periods of a few hours to several days, these fisheries are considered to have less tolerance and adaptability and therefore are considered to be of mediumsensitivity.
282. The impact of interference with mobile fishing activities during construction / decommissioning is therefore considered to be negligible. The impact of interference with static fishing activities during construction / decommissioning is therefore considered to be ofminor adverse significance.
283. Engagement will continue through the CFWG and further evidence sought following the guidelines set out in the Co-existence Fisheries Liaison Plan to address whether specific mitigation is necessary for individual vessels when the final installation schedule is known.
14.6.1.7 Impact 7: Displacement of Fishing Activity into Other Areas 284. Concerns were raised during consultation with fishermen and their representatives that any loss or restricted access to fishing grounds as a result of the proposed East Anglia THREE project could result in increased competition for grounds outside of the East Anglia THREE site. This may be the case during the short duration installation phase of the offshore export cable for the local static gear fisheries. Through the established CFWG however, any disruption to normal fishing practices as a consequence of the installation activities will be discussed and where necessary, the option of disruption payments will be evaluated should no other form of proactive mitigation be appropriate. It is therefore taken that the impact of
Preliminary Environmental Information May 2014
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