Projects subject to Article 5(1) of the European Community Directive 85/337/EEC - Environmental Assessment

1. Description of the project, including in particular;
   • a description of the physical characteristics of the whole project and the land-use requirements during the construction and operational phases,
   • a description of the main characteristics of the production processes, for instance, nature and quantity of the materials used,
   • an estimate, by type and quality, of expected residues and emissions (water, air and soil pollution, noise, vibration, light, heat radiation, etc.) resulting from the operation of the proposed project.
2. Where appropriate, an outline of the main alternatives studied by the developer and an indication of the main reasons for his choice, taking into account the environmental effects.
3. A description of the aspects of the environment likelyto be significantly affected by the proposed project, including, in particular, population, fauna, flora, soil, water, air, climatic factors, material assets, including the architectural and archaeological heritage, landscape and the inter-relationship between the above factors.
4. A description of the likely significant effects of the proposed project on the environment resulting from:
   • the existence of the project,
   • the use of natural resources,
   • the emission of pollutants, the creation of nuisancees and the elimination of waste; and the description by the developer of the forecasting methods used to assess the effects on the environment.
5. A description of the measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and where possible offset any significant adverse effects on the environment.
6. A non-technical summary of the information provided under the above headings.
7. An indication of any difficulties (technical deficiencies or lack of knowledge) encountered by the developer in compiling the required information.

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