LegalizeThe Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018
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| 1. | The operation of any weir that— | The operation of any weir that— | The operation of any weir that— | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. |
| 1. | (a) | is not capable of being operated to control the water level upstream of the weir, | is not capable of being operated to control the water level upstream of the weir, | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. |
| 1. | (b) | does not result in the creation of a height differential between the upstream and downstream water surfaces of more than one metre, and | does not result in the creation of a height differential between the upstream and downstream water surfaces of more than one metre, and | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. |
| 1. | (c) | was constructed before 1st April 2006. | was constructed before 1st April 2006. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. | The weir must not impede the free passage of salmon and sea trout during periods within which, in the absence of the weir, the flow of the river would be at a level expected to enable migration. |
| 2. | The abstraction of less than 10 m³ of water in any one day. | The abstraction of less than 10 m³ of water in any one day. | The abstraction of less than 10 m³ of water in any one day. | (a) | There must be a means of demonstrating that the abstraction is less than 10 m³ in any one day, such as a means of measuring the rate of the abstraction or a means of demonstrating that the maximum volume that could be abstracted cannot exceed 10 m³ in any one day, | There must be a means of demonstrating that the abstraction is less than 10 m³ in any one day, such as a means of measuring the rate of the abstraction or a means of demonstrating that the maximum volume that could be abstracted cannot exceed 10 m³ in any one day, | There must be a means of demonstrating that the abstraction is less than 10 m³ in any one day, such as a means of measuring the rate of the abstraction or a means of demonstrating that the maximum volume that could be abstracted cannot exceed 10 m³ in any one day, | There must be a means of demonstrating that the abstraction is less than 10 m³ in any one day, such as a means of measuring the rate of the abstraction or a means of demonstrating that the maximum volume that could be abstracted cannot exceed 10 m³ in any one day, | There must be a means of demonstrating that the abstraction is less than 10 m³ in any one day, such as a means of measuring the rate of the abstraction or a means of demonstrating that the maximum volume that could be abstracted cannot exceed 10 m³ in any one day, | There must be a means of demonstrating that the abstraction is less than 10 m³ in any one day, such as a means of measuring the rate of the abstraction or a means of demonstrating that the maximum volume that could be abstracted cannot exceed 10 m³ in any one day, | There must be a means of demonstrating that the abstraction is less than 10 m³ in any one day, such as a means of measuring the rate of the abstraction or a means of demonstrating that the maximum volume that could be abstracted cannot exceed 10 m³ in any one day, |
| 2. | The abstraction of less than 10 m³ of water in any one day. | The abstraction of less than 10 m³ of water in any one day. | The abstraction of less than 10 m³ of water in any one day. | (b) | water leakage must be kept to a minimum by ensuring all pipe work, storage tanks and other equipment associated with the abstraction and use of the water are maintained in a state of good repair, | water leakage must be kept to a minimum by ensuring all pipe work, storage tanks and other equipment associated with the abstraction and use of the water are maintained in a state of good repair, | water leakage must be kept to a minimum by ensuring all pipe work, storage tanks and other equipment associated with the abstraction and use of the water are maintained in a state of good repair, | water leakage must be kept to a minimum by ensuring all pipe work, storage tanks and other equipment associated with the abstraction and use of the water are maintained in a state of good repair, | water leakage must be kept to a minimum by ensuring all pipe work, storage tanks and other equipment associated with the abstraction and use of the water are maintained in a state of good repair, | water leakage must be kept to a minimum by ensuring all pipe work, storage tanks and other equipment associated with the abstraction and use of the water are maintained in a state of good repair, | water leakage must be kept to a minimum by ensuring all pipe work, storage tanks and other equipment associated with the abstraction and use of the water are maintained in a state of good repair, |
| 2. | The abstraction of less than 10 m³ of water in any one day. | The abstraction of less than 10 m³ of water in any one day. | The abstraction of less than 10 m³ of water in any one day. | (c) | the activity must not be located within 50 metres of any existing well, spring or borehole used for a water supply. | the activity must not be located within 50 metres of any existing well, spring or borehole used for a water supply. | the activity must not be located within 50 metres of any existing well, spring or borehole used for a water supply. | the activity must not be located within 50 metres of any existing well, spring or borehole used for a water supply. | the activity must not be located within 50 metres of any existing well, spring or borehole used for a water supply. | the activity must not be located within 50 metres of any existing well, spring or borehole used for a water supply. | the activity must not be located within 50 metres of any existing well, spring or borehole used for a water supply. |
| 3. | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | (a) | The construction and operation of— | The construction and operation of— | The construction and operation of— | The construction and operation of— | The construction and operation of— | The construction and operation of— | The construction and operation of— |
| 3. | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | (a) | (i) | subject to paragraphs (b) and (c), the well or borehole, and | subject to paragraphs (b) and (c), the well or borehole, and | subject to paragraphs (b) and (c), the well or borehole, and | subject to paragraphs (b) and (c), the well or borehole, and | subject to paragraphs (b) and (c), the well or borehole, and | subject to paragraphs (b) and (c), the well or borehole, and |
| 3. | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | (a) | (ii) | any other works, | any other works, | any other works, | any other works, | any other works, | any other works, |
| 3. | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | (a) | must be such as to— | must be such as to— | must be such as to— | must be such as to— | must be such as to— | must be such as to— | must be such as to— |
| 3. | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | (a) | (aa) | prevent the introduction to the water environment of water of a different chemical composition, or the introduction of any substances or heat to the water environment which may give rise to harm to the water environment, | prevent the introduction to the water environment of water of a different chemical composition, or the introduction of any substances or heat to the water environment which may give rise to harm to the water environment, | prevent the introduction to the water environment of water of a different chemical composition, or the introduction of any substances or heat to the water environment which may give rise to harm to the water environment, | prevent the introduction to the water environment of water of a different chemical composition, or the introduction of any substances or heat to the water environment which may give rise to harm to the water environment, | prevent the introduction to the water environment of water of a different chemical composition, or the introduction of any substances or heat to the water environment which may give rise to harm to the water environment, | prevent the introduction to the water environment of water of a different chemical composition, or the introduction of any substances or heat to the water environment which may give rise to harm to the water environment, |
| 3. | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | (a) | (bb) | prevent the mixing of groundwater of different chemical compositions in the water environment, | prevent the mixing of groundwater of different chemical compositions in the water environment, | prevent the mixing of groundwater of different chemical compositions in the water environment, | prevent the mixing of groundwater of different chemical compositions in the water environment, | prevent the mixing of groundwater of different chemical compositions in the water environment, | prevent the mixing of groundwater of different chemical compositions in the water environment, |
| 3. | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | The construction, extension or operation of any well, borehole or other works by which water may be abstracted, if such works are— | (a) | (cc) | prevent the flow of water between two hydro-geologically separate aquifers, | prevent the flow of water between two hydro-geologically separate aquifers, | prevent the flow of water between two hydro-geologically separate aquifers, | prevent the flow of water between two hydro-geologically separate aquifers, | prevent the flow of water between two hydro-geologically separate aquifers, | prevent the flow of water between two hydro-geologically separate aquifers, |
| 3. | (a) | not intended for the purpose of abstraction, | not intended for the purpose of abstraction, | (b) | drilling fluids may be introduced into the well or borehole if necessary to facilitate the drilling of the well or borehole provided this does not result in harm to the water environment, | drilling fluids may be introduced into the well or borehole if necessary to facilitate the drilling of the well or borehole provided this does not result in harm to the water environment, | drilling fluids may be introduced into the well or borehole if necessary to facilitate the drilling of the well or borehole provided this does not result in harm to the water environment, | drilling fluids may be introduced into the well or borehole if necessary to facilitate the drilling of the well or borehole provided this does not result in harm to the water environment, | drilling fluids may be introduced into the well or borehole if necessary to facilitate the drilling of the well or borehole provided this does not result in harm to the water environment, | drilling fluids may be introduced into the well or borehole if necessary to facilitate the drilling of the well or borehole provided this does not result in harm to the water environment, | drilling fluids may be introduced into the well or borehole if necessary to facilitate the drilling of the well or borehole provided this does not result in harm to the water environment, |
| 3. | (b) | intended for the abstraction of less than 10 m³ of water in any one day, | intended for the abstraction of less than 10 m³ of water in any one day, | (b) | drilling fluids may be introduced into the well or borehole if necessary to facilitate the drilling of the well or borehole provided this does not result in harm to the water environment, | drilling fluids may be introduced into the well or borehole if necessary to facilitate the drilling of the well or borehole provided this does not result in harm to the water environment, | drilling fluids may be introduced into the well or borehole if necessary to facilitate the drilling of the well or borehole provided this does not result in harm to the water environment, | drilling fluids may be introduced into the well or borehole if necessary to facilitate the drilling of the well or borehole provided this does not result in harm to the water environment, | drilling fluids may be introduced into the well or borehole if necessary to facilitate the drilling of the well or borehole provided this does not result in harm to the water environment, | drilling fluids may be introduced into the well or borehole if necessary to facilitate the drilling of the well or borehole provided this does not result in harm to the water environment, | drilling fluids may be introduced into the well or borehole if necessary to facilitate the drilling of the well or borehole provided this does not result in harm to the water environment, |
| 3. | (c) | intended for the abstraction of less than 150 m³ of water in any period of one year, and the purpose of the abstraction is either— | intended for the abstraction of less than 150 m³ of water in any period of one year, and the purpose of the abstraction is either— | (c) | potable water may be introduced into the well or borehole to test the hydraulic properties of the aquifer, | potable water may be introduced into the well or borehole to test the hydraulic properties of the aquifer, | potable water may be introduced into the well or borehole to test the hydraulic properties of the aquifer, | potable water may be introduced into the well or borehole to test the hydraulic properties of the aquifer, | potable water may be introduced into the well or borehole to test the hydraulic properties of the aquifer, | potable water may be introduced into the well or borehole to test the hydraulic properties of the aquifer, | potable water may be introduced into the well or borehole to test the hydraulic properties of the aquifer, |
| 3. | (c) | intended for the abstraction of less than 150 m³ of water in any period of one year, and the purpose of the abstraction is either— | intended for the abstraction of less than 150 m³ of water in any period of one year, and the purpose of the abstraction is either— | (d) | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, |
| 3. | (c) | (i) | to test for the yield of the borehole or well or the hydraulic properties of the aquifer, or | (d) | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, |
| 3. | (c) | (ii) | to sample the water quality, | (d) | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, | when the well or borehole is no longer required, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to—(i) avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer, and(ii) avoid the introduction, into any body of groundwater, of—(aa) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(bb) water of a different chemical composition, |
| 3. | (d) | intended to dewater one or more excavations at— | intended to dewater one or more excavations at— | (e) | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, |
| 3. | (d) | (i) | a construction site for roads, buildings, pipelines, or other built developments, or | (e) | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, |
| 3. | (d) | (ii) | a site at which the maintenance of such developments is being undertaken, or | (e) | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, | the depth of any well or borehole beneath the surface of the ground must not exceed 200 metres, |
| 3. | (d) | (ii) | a site at which the maintenance of such developments is being undertaken, or | (f) | the borehole must not be constructed within 50 metres of an existing well or borehole for the supply of water without the consent of the owner of the existing well or borehole. | the borehole must not be constructed within 50 metres of an existing well or borehole for the supply of water without the consent of the owner of the existing well or borehole. | the borehole must not be constructed within 50 metres of an existing well or borehole for the supply of water without the consent of the owner of the existing well or borehole. | the borehole must not be constructed within 50 metres of an existing well or borehole for the supply of water without the consent of the owner of the existing well or borehole. | the borehole must not be constructed within 50 metres of an existing well or borehole for the supply of water without the consent of the owner of the existing well or borehole. | the borehole must not be constructed within 50 metres of an existing well or borehole for the supply of water without the consent of the owner of the existing well or borehole. | the borehole must not be constructed within 50 metres of an existing well or borehole for the supply of water without the consent of the owner of the existing well or borehole. |
| 3. | (e) | intended for the purpose of undertaking activity 17. | intended for the purpose of undertaking activity 17. | (f) | the borehole must not be constructed within 50 metres of an existing well or borehole for the supply of water without the consent of the owner of the existing well or borehole. | the borehole must not be constructed within 50 metres of an existing well or borehole for the supply of water without the consent of the owner of the existing well or borehole. | the borehole must not be constructed within 50 metres of an existing well or borehole for the supply of water without the consent of the owner of the existing well or borehole. | the borehole must not be constructed within 50 metres of an existing well or borehole for the supply of water without the consent of the owner of the existing well or borehole. | the borehole must not be constructed within 50 metres of an existing well or borehole for the supply of water without the consent of the owner of the existing well or borehole. | the borehole must not be constructed within 50 metres of an existing well or borehole for the supply of water without the consent of the owner of the existing well or borehole. | the borehole must not be constructed within 50 metres of an existing well or borehole for the supply of water without the consent of the owner of the existing well or borehole. |
| 4. | The abstraction from a borehole, and any subsequent discharge of the abstracted water, if the total volume of water abstracted is less than 150 m³ in any period of one year and the purpose of the abstraction is either— | The abstraction from a borehole, and any subsequent discharge of the abstracted water, if the total volume of water abstracted is less than 150 m³ in any period of one year and the purpose of the abstraction is either— | The abstraction from a borehole, and any subsequent discharge of the abstracted water, if the total volume of water abstracted is less than 150 m³ in any period of one year and the purpose of the abstraction is either— | (a) | The abstraction must not cause the introduction to any body of groundwater of—(i) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(ii) water of a different chemical composition, | The abstraction must not cause the introduction to any body of groundwater of—(i) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(ii) water of a different chemical composition, | The abstraction must not cause the introduction to any body of groundwater of—(i) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(ii) water of a different chemical composition, | The abstraction must not cause the introduction to any body of groundwater of—(i) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(ii) water of a different chemical composition, | The abstraction must not cause the introduction to any body of groundwater of—(i) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(ii) water of a different chemical composition, | The abstraction must not cause the introduction to any body of groundwater of—(i) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(ii) water of a different chemical composition, | The abstraction must not cause the introduction to any body of groundwater of—(i) any substances or heat which may give rise to harm to the water environment, or(ii) water of a different chemical composition, |
| 4. | (a) | to test the yield of the borehole or well or the hydraulic properties of the aquifer, or | to test the yield of the borehole or well or the hydraulic properties of the aquifer, or | (b) | when the borehole is not being used for abstraction, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer. | when the borehole is not being used for abstraction, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer. | when the borehole is not being used for abstraction, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer. | when the borehole is not being used for abstraction, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer. | when the borehole is not being used for abstraction, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer. | when the borehole is not being used for abstraction, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer. | when the borehole is not being used for abstraction, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer. |
| 4. | (b) | to sample the water quality. | to sample the water quality. | (b) | when the borehole is not being used for abstraction, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer. | when the borehole is not being used for abstraction, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer. | when the borehole is not being used for abstraction, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer. | when the borehole is not being used for abstraction, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer. | when the borehole is not being used for abstraction, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer. | when the borehole is not being used for abstraction, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer. | when the borehole is not being used for abstraction, it must be back filled or sealed to the extent necessary to avoid loss of groundwater from any aquifer. |
| 5. | The dredging of a river, burn or ditch that— | The dredging of a river, burn or ditch that— | The dredging of a river, burn or ditch that— | ||||||||
| 5. | (a) | has an average bed width of less than one metre along the stretch to be worked, and | has an average bed width of less than one metre along the stretch to be worked, and | (a) | Vegetation on any bank of the river, burn or ditch may be removed or modified only to the extent that the works cannot reasonably be carried out without such removal or modification, | Vegetation on any bank of the river, burn or ditch may be removed or modified only to the extent that the works cannot reasonably be carried out without such removal or modification, | Vegetation on any bank of the river, burn or ditch may be removed or modified only to the extent that the works cannot reasonably be carried out without such removal or modification, | Vegetation on any bank of the river, burn or ditch may be removed or modified only to the extent that the works cannot reasonably be carried out without such removal or modification, | Vegetation on any bank of the river, burn or ditch may be removed or modified only to the extent that the works cannot reasonably be carried out without such removal or modification, | Vegetation on any bank of the river, burn or ditch may be removed or modified only to the extent that the works cannot reasonably be carried out without such removal or modification, | Vegetation on any bank of the river, burn or ditch may be removed or modified only to the extent that the works cannot reasonably be carried out without such removal or modification, |
| 5. | (b) | has been artificially straightened or canalised along the length which is to be worked. | has been artificially straightened or canalised along the length which is to be worked. | (b) | any vegetation removed must not be disposed of into the river, burn or ditch, | any vegetation removed must not be disposed of into the river, burn or ditch, | any vegetation removed must not be disposed of into the river, burn or ditch, | any vegetation removed must not be disposed of into the river, burn or ditch, | any vegetation removed must not be disposed of into the river, burn or ditch, | any vegetation removed must not be disposed of into the river, burn or ditch, | any vegetation removed must not be disposed of into the river, burn or ditch, |
| 5. | (b) | has been artificially straightened or canalised along the length which is to be worked. | has been artificially straightened or canalised along the length which is to be worked. | (c) | the activity must not result in the widening of the bed width of the river, burn or ditch, | the activity must not result in the widening of the bed width of the river, burn or ditch, | the activity must not result in the widening of the bed width of the river, burn or ditch, | the activity must not result in the widening of the bed width of the river, burn or ditch, | the activity must not result in the widening of the bed width of the river, burn or ditch, | the activity must not result in the widening of the bed width of the river, burn or ditch, | the activity must not result in the widening of the bed width of the river, burn or ditch, |
| 5. | (b) | has been artificially straightened or canalised along the length which is to be worked. | has been artificially straightened or canalised along the length which is to be worked. | (d) | all reasonable steps must be taken to prevent the transport of sediments or other matter disturbed by the works into waters beyond the worked stretch, | all reasonable steps must be taken to prevent the transport of sediments or other matter disturbed by the works into waters beyond the worked stretch, | all reasonable steps must be taken to prevent the transport of sediments or other matter disturbed by the works into waters beyond the worked stretch, | all reasonable steps must be taken to prevent the transport of sediments or other matter disturbed by the works into waters beyond the worked stretch, | all reasonable steps must be taken to prevent the transport of sediments or other matter disturbed by the works into waters beyond the worked stretch, | all reasonable steps must be taken to prevent the transport of sediments or other matter disturbed by the works into waters beyond the worked stretch, | all reasonable steps must be taken to prevent the transport of sediments or other matter disturbed by the works into waters beyond the worked stretch, |
| 5. | (b) | has been artificially straightened or canalised along the length which is to be worked. | has been artificially straightened or canalised along the length which is to be worked. | (e) | any works in the wetted part of the river, burn or ditch must not be undertaken during periods in which fish are likely to be spawning in the river, burn or ditch nor in the period between any such spawning and the subsequent emergence of the juvenile fish, | any works in the wetted part of the river, burn or ditch must not be undertaken during periods in which fish are likely to be spawning in the river, burn or ditch nor in the period between any such spawning and the subsequent emergence of the juvenile fish, | any works in the wetted part of the river, burn or ditch must not be undertaken during periods in which fish are likely to be spawning in the river, burn or ditch nor in the period between any such spawning and the subsequent emergence of the juvenile fish, | any works in the wetted part of the river, burn or ditch must not be undertaken during periods in which fish are likely to be spawning in the river, burn or ditch nor in the period between any such spawning and the subsequent emergence of the juvenile fish, | any works in the wetted part of the river, burn or ditch must not be undertaken during periods in which fish are likely to be spawning in the river, burn or ditch nor in the period between any such spawning and the subsequent emergence of the juvenile fish, | any works in the wetted part of the river, burn or ditch must not be undertaken during periods in which fish are likely to be spawning in the river, burn or ditch nor in the period between any such spawning and the subsequent emergence of the juvenile fish, | any works in the wetted part of the river, burn or ditch must not be undertaken during periods in which fish are likely to be spawning in the river, burn or ditch nor in the period between any such spawning and the subsequent emergence of the juvenile fish, |
| 5. | (b) | has been artificially straightened or canalised along the length which is to be worked. | has been artificially straightened or canalised along the length which is to be worked. | (f) | all reasonable steps must be taken to avoid increased erosion of the bed or banks of the river, burn or ditch as a result of the works, | all reasonable steps must be taken to avoid increased erosion of the bed or banks of the river, burn or ditch as a result of the works, | all reasonable steps must be taken to avoid increased erosion of the bed or banks of the river, burn or ditch as a result of the works, | all reasonable steps must be taken to avoid increased erosion of the bed or banks of the river, burn or ditch as a result of the works, | all reasonable steps must be taken to avoid increased erosion of the bed or banks of the river, burn or ditch as a result of the works, | all reasonable steps must be taken to avoid increased erosion of the bed or banks of the river, burn or ditch as a result of the works, | all reasonable steps must be taken to avoid increased erosion of the bed or banks of the river, burn or ditch as a result of the works, |
| 5. | (b) | has been artificially straightened or canalised along the length which is to be worked. | has been artificially straightened or canalised along the length which is to be worked. | (g) | the bed of the worked stretch must be graded at a shallow angle to tie in with the bed level upstream and downstream and there must be no steps or sudden changes in the angle of the bed slope, | the bed of the worked stretch must be graded at a shallow angle to tie in with the bed level upstream and downstream and there must be no steps or sudden changes in the angle of the bed slope, | the bed of the worked stretch must be graded at a shallow angle to tie in with the bed level upstream and downstream and there must be no steps or sudden changes in the angle of the bed slope, | the bed of the worked stretch must be graded at a shallow angle to tie in with the bed level upstream and downstream and there must be no steps or sudden changes in the angle of the bed slope, | the bed of the worked stretch must be graded at a shallow angle to tie in with the bed level upstream and downstream and there must be no steps or sudden changes in the angle of the bed slope, | the bed of the worked stretch must be graded at a shallow angle to tie in with the bed level upstream and downstream and there must be no steps or sudden changes in the angle of the bed slope, | the bed of the worked stretch must be graded at a shallow angle to tie in with the bed level upstream and downstream and there must be no steps or sudden changes in the angle of the bed slope, |
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