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ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT & IMPACT REGISTER

Ashe - ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT and IMPACT RegisterEN_2015_408_AGuidance NotesThe rating given will be calculated following a chart score of severity of the IMPACT rated low, moderate, high and the likelihood of the IMPACT occurring rated negligible, unlikely, likely and certain where low/negligible will not result in a significant IMPACT to high/certain leading to critical damage to the environment. The two ratings are plotted on the chart below and the subsequent rating shown in the chart, The items will be determined as follows; Green = low ENVIRONMENTAL impactYellow medium ENVIRONMENTAL impactRed = high ENVIRONMENTAL impactEnsure that information for any substance brought onto site/ premises is taken from the Material Safety Data Sheet and the specific risks to the environment, including fire water runoff or atmospheric damage control and spillage requirements are noted on the Manager: Date:ActivityEnvironmental ASPECT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT LikelihoodSeveritySignificance RatingControl MeasuresLegislationRevised RatingSite set upDestruction of habitat, damage to vegetation, injury to fauna.

Giant Hogweed Pollution to ground and harmful to wildlife • Immediately stop all work near the suspect plant and inform the Environmental Agnecy . • Seek medical advice if you have been in contact with the sap. • Wear protective clothing before touching the plant. • Do not handle the plant. • Do not move soil that may contain seeds ...

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1 Ashe - ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT and IMPACT RegisterEN_2015_408_AGuidance NotesThe rating given will be calculated following a chart score of severity of the IMPACT rated low, moderate, high and the likelihood of the IMPACT occurring rated negligible, unlikely, likely and certain where low/negligible will not result in a significant IMPACT to high/certain leading to critical damage to the environment. The two ratings are plotted on the chart below and the subsequent rating shown in the chart, The items will be determined as follows; Green = low ENVIRONMENTAL impactYellow medium ENVIRONMENTAL impactRed = high ENVIRONMENTAL impactEnsure that information for any substance brought onto site/ premises is taken from the Material Safety Data Sheet and the specific risks to the environment, including fire water runoff or atmospheric damage control and spillage requirements are noted on the Manager: Date:ActivityEnvironmental ASPECT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT LikelihoodSeveritySignificance RatingControl MeasuresLegislationRevised RatingSite set upDestruction of habitat, damage to vegetation, injury to fauna.

2 Loss of Biodiversity Pollution of surface water, storm water drains and Minimize vegetation clearance. Avoid all contact with fauna and threatened flora. Avoid parking or storing construction materials and fuel under trees where practical. Avoid creating stockpiles under trees, in order to avoid compaction within the root zone. Do not undertake tree felling or hedgerow clearance during the bird nesting season. Comply with Tree Preservation Order if applicable. Do not try to touch or otherwise disturb any Great Crested Resources Act 1991 ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Act 1990 Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 LowLand Clearance / Ground StripJapanese KnotweedPollution to ground and harmful to wildlife Immediately stop all work within 7 metres of the suspect plant and inform the ENVIRONMENTAL Agnecy. Do not stockpile potentially contaminated material within 10 metres of a watercourse or a drain.

3 Do not excavate or move any soil from within 7 metres of a Japanese Knotweed plant without instruction. Do not track plant or vehicles over the area. ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Act 1990 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 giant HogweedPollution to ground and harmful to wildlife Immediately stop all work near the suspect plant and inform the ENVIRONMENTAL Agnecy. Seek medical advice if you have been in contact with the sap. Wear protective clothing before touching the plant. Do not handle the plant. Do not move soil that may contain seeds without specific instructions. ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Act 1990 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Discovery of Badger setts /BadgersHarmful to wildlife Immediately stop work if you discover a badger sett or see a badger on the site.

4 Close off the area to all activities with an exclusion zone of at least 20m via a Nelton fence or barriers or rope line. Do not use heavy machinery or plant with 30m of the sett. Do not use light machinery (dumpers etc.) within 20m of the sett. Do not clear land scrub or use hand tools within 10m of the sett. Contact the local ENVIRONMENTAL Department or the local council for further of Badgers Act 1992 Contract Name:Contract Number: ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT & IMPACT REGISTERAshe - ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT and IMPACT RegisterEN_2015_408_ADiscovery of BatsHarmful to wildlife Immediately stop work if you discover a bat or see a bat on the site. Close off the area to all activities with an exclusion zone of at least 20m via a Nelton fence or barriers or rope line. Contact the local ENVIRONMENTAL Department or the local council for further and Countryside Act (1981) (as amended) Countryside and Rights of Way Act, 2000 Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (NERC, 2006) Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2010).

5 ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Act 1990 Excavation / Intrusive Works Destruction of habitat, damage to vegetation, injury to fauna Loss of Biodiversity Minimize vegetation clearance. Avoid all contact with fauna and threatened flora. Avoid parking or storing construction materials under trees where practical. Avoid creating stockpiles under trees, in order to avoid compaction within the root zone. Dispose of all food scraps from work sites. Cover or fence off all trenches and excavations overnight to prevent animal trapping, where practical. Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) (as amended) Countryside and Rights of Way Act, 2000 Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act (NERC, 2006) Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations (2010).Air Emissions Air pollution Minimize vehicle movement and speed on unsealed tracks and paths. Consider conducting dust-emitting works with water sprays, where not prevented by water restrictions or if risk of water pollution is likely.

6 During high wind periods, consider covering stockpiles when not in use. During high wind periods, consider using water sprays on stockpiles, where this is not prevented by water restrictions. Cover vehicles transporting bulk materials such as soils and wastes to prevent loss of load or dust Prevention and Control Act 1999 ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Act 1990 The ENVIRONMENTAL Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991 Discovery of Archaeological structures and finds Loss on Natural Resources Damage to heritage items Do not assume that any artefacts or findings are not important. Do not remove any items from site such as bones, coins etc. as this illegal. Stop work if you find any archaeological features. Cordon off the area and ensure no person enters the area until authorised to do so by the local authority. Inform the local authority immediately. Follow the instructions of any appointed representative or archaeologist is assigned to the find.

7 Do not allow any operations close by such as dewatering or vibration operations to continue that are in your control as this may damage further unknown Heritage Act 1983 Free running silts within rain / surface waters on sitePollution to Ground. Pollution to controlled waters. Unauthorised discharge to sewer or land drains. Harmful to wildlife. Do not dewater any excavation without checking where the silt is going to be discharged to. Only discharge silted water into settlement systems such as holding ponds, baffle tanks or authorised grassed area. Do not allow silty waters to be pumped directly into any rivers, steams, ditches or surface water drains. Minimize disturbance to vegetation cover for any activities. Do not store soils, stones or other aggregates close to water courses. Rainwater will cause wash off into these water courses.

8 Do not cut ditches / cuts to relieve standing waters from heavy rain. Ensure hard standing and roads swept regularly to reduce mud / silt build up which can be washed away in rain. Protect surface water drains. Combined drains and water courses by using sand bags, bail filters or Terram / Geotextile bunds. Do not dewater any excavation without checking where the silt is going to be discharged to. Only discharge silted water into settlement systems such as holding ponds, baffle tanks or authorised grassed area. Do not allow silty waters to be pumped directly into any rivers, steams, ditches or surface water drains. Minimize disturbance to vegetation cover for any activities. Do not store soils, stones or other aggregates close to water courses. Rainwater will cause wash off into these water ENVIRONMENTAL Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991 ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Act 1990 Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 Ashe - ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT and IMPACT RegisterEN_2015_408_ADiscovery of building mterial that contain respiratory health hazard caused by airborne particles.

9 Pollution to Ground. Pollution to controlled waters. Use of qualified and disposal contractors. Asbestos awareness of Asbestos Regulations activities involving excavation near water course, activities requiring surface or groundwater removal from excavations or drilling activities Inappropriate disposal of liquid waste Pollution of watercourses Construct temporary drainage devices to control soil and water movement from the site. These may include, diversion drains, silt fences, bunds and booms; Potentially contaminated water must be stored in an appropriate container in a bounded area on-site, for subsequent appropriate disposal. Obtain consent from the appropriate authority if potentially contaminated water is to be discharged to the sewer system. Locate stockpiles of construction materials a suitable distance from watercourses and drains to prevent IMPACT . Ensure any concrete washout is suitably collected and disposed of. Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Act 1990 Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 The Controlled Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 Field activities using plant and machinery drill rigs, generators etc.

10 Noise Disturbance of local community/ neighbours Keep noise to a minimu and adhere to the noise levels as set out by the authority. Adhere to site working hours. Noise mitigation measures to be incorporated. Adhere to site working hours. ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Act - Noise Regulations Cement / Gypsum based productsCement, M ortar, Concrete and Plaster WashoutHarmful to wildlife. Pollution to controlled water. Unauthorised discharge to sewer or land drains Identify all water watercourses, gullies and drains prior to commencing work. Undertake mixing / batching works well away from watercourses and drains. Use only designated areas for concrete washout. Where necessary pratect nearby drains against washout water running into them. Do not wash off any tools or plant in watercourses. Store bulk and bagged cment and concrete additives at least 10m away from watercourses, gullies and drains.