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Regulation No. 803 on impact assessment regarding international nature conservation areas and protection of certain species in projects for the establishment, etc., of offshore power generation plants and power supply grids

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Environment gen., Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Risk assessment/management Transboundary effects Ecosystem preservation Marine protected areas EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Territorial sea Protected area Maritime zone Wetlands Protection of habitats Protection of species Birds Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on 1 July 2023.
Abstract

This Regulation, issued by the issued by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities, lays down rules on impact assessments concerning international nature conservation areas and the protection of certain animal species in connection with the following projects: 1. Establishment of water and wind-based electricity generation facilities in the territorial sea and exclusive economic zone; 2. Establishment of new electricity transmission networks in the territorial sea and exclusive economic zone; 3. Dismantling of electricity cables not covered by no. 2 in the territorial sea or Danish continental shelf area. If any of these projects are deemed to have a significant impact on designated international nature conservation areas (habitats, bird protection areas, and Ramsar sites) within or outside Danish territory, authorizations and approvals may only be granted if an assessment of the project's effects on the site is conducted, taking into account the conservation objectives for the area and the considerations laid down in Article 2.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.lovdata.no