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Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment (the 'SEA Directive')
Annex I - Information referred to in Article
5(1) |
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ANNEX II
Criteria for determining the likely significance
of effects referred to in Article
3(5)
1. The characteristics of plans and programmes,
having regard, in particular, to
- the degree to which the plan or programme sets
a framework for projects and other activities,
either with regard to the location, nature, size
and operating conditions or by allocating resources;
- the degree to which the plan or programme influences
other plans and programmes including those in
a hierarchy;
- the relevance of the plan or programme for
the integration of environmental considerations
in particular with a view to promoting sustainable
development;
- environmental problems relevant to the plan
or programme;
- the relevance of the plan or programme for
the implementation of Community legislation on
the environment (e.g. plans and programmes linked
to waste-management or water protection).
2. Characteristics of the effects and of the area
likely to be affected, having regard, in particular,
to
- the probability, duration, frequency and reversibility
of the effects;
- the cumulative nature of the effects;
- the transboundary nature of the effects;
- the risks to human health or the environment
(e.g. due to accidents);
- the magnitude and spatial extent of the effects
(geographical area and size of the population
likely to be affected);
- the value and vulnerability of the area likely
to be affected due to:
- special natural characteristics or cultural
heritage;
- exceeded environmental quality standards
or limit values;
- intensive land-use;
- the effects on areas or landscapes which have
a recognised national, Community or international
protection status.