Energy Efficient Scotland: strategic environmental assessment
This Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) investigates the likely significant effects on the environment by the implementation of the Energy Efficient Scotland programme.
Appendix F - Compliance Checklist
Environmental Report Requirements |
Section(s) of This Report |
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Relevant Sections of the Environmental Assessment Act |
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14 (2) The report shall identify, describe and evaluate the likely significant effects on the environment of implementing— |
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(a) the proposals in the plan or programme; and |
Appendices C and D |
(b) reasonable alternatives to the plan or programme. |
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14 (3) The report shall include such of the information specified in schedule 3 as may reasonably be required. |
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Information referred to in schedule 3 |
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1. An outline of the contents and main objectives of the plan or programme, and of its relationship (if any) with other qualifying plans and programmes. |
Sections 2 – 4, 6 |
2. The relevant aspects of the current state of the environment; and the likely evolution thereof without implementation of the plan or programme. |
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3. The environmental characteristics of areas likely to be significantly affected. |
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4. Any existing environmental problems which are relevant to the plan or programme including, in particular, those relating to any areas of a particular environmental importance, such as areas designated pursuant to Council Directive 79/409/ EEC on the conservation of wild birds and Council Directive 92/43/ EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna (as last amended by Council Directive 97/62/ EC). |
Sections 5 - 6 |
5. The environmental protection objectives, established at international, Community or Member State level, which are relevant; and the way those objectives and any environmental considerations have been taken into account during its preparation. |
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6. The likely significant effects on the environment, including— a) on issues such as - i. biodiversity and natural heritage; b) short, medium and long-term effects. c) permanent and temporary effects. d) positive and negative effects. e) secondary, cumulative and synergistic effects. |
Appendices C and D |
7. The measures envisaged to prevent, reduce and as fully as possible offset any significant adverse effects on the environment of implementing the marine spatial plan or programme. |
Appendices C and D |
8. An outline of the reasons for selecting the alternatives dealt with, and a description of how the assessment was undertaken including any difficulties (such as technical deficiencies or lack of expertise) encountered in compiling the required information. |
Sections 5 and 7 |
9. A description of the measures envisaged concerning monitoring in accordance with section 19. |
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10. A non-technical summary |
See accompanying Non-Technical Summary |
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