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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 NRCA's Mandate

1.2 The Purpose of this Document

1.3 The Specific Types o Facilities Covered by These Guidelines

2. THE COASTAL ZONE

2.1 Definition of the Coastal Zone

2.2 The Importance of the Coastal Zone

2.3 Relevant Ecosystems & Other Resources

3. GUIDELINES FOR PRELIMINARY PLANNING

3.1 The Objective of Preliminary Studies

3.2 Screening of Possible Sites/Routes

3.3 Typical Environmental Impacts

3.4 Sources of Information for Preliminary Studies

3.5 Early Contact With Local Interest Groups

4. PERMITTING PROCEDURES

4.1 Project Sponsors Should Make Early Contact With NRCA

4.2 Project Sponsors May Be Required To Hold Public Meetings

4.3 NRCA’s Environmental Review and Permitting Process

4.4 Schedule of Fees

5. SITE DATA REQUIRED FOR DETAILED DESIGN

5.1 Existing Ecology -Flora & Fauna

5.2 Sea-Currents and Bathymetry

5.3 Meteorology -rainfall, wind, waves, tides

5.4 Seabed Soils

5.5 Geomorphology

6. ENGINEERING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

6.1 Site Selection is Paramount

6.2 Pipeline Materials

6.3 Cable Materials

6.4 Loadings on Submarine Pipelines

7. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

7.1 Description of the Project and its Objectives

7.2 The Existing Environment of the Project Area

7.3 The Relevant Legislative and Regulatory Framework

7.4 The Anticipated Environmental Impacts

7.5 Monitoring and Mitigation Plans

7.6 Contingency Plans

8. THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE

8.1 Monitoring of Construction and Reporting to NRCA

8.2 Methods and Equipment for Installation of Pipelines

8.3 Methods and Equipment for Installation of Cables

8.4 Methods and Equipment for Burying Pipelines and Cables

8.5 Mitigation of Environmental Impacts During Construction

9. THE OPERATIONAL PHASE

9.1 Monitoring Pipelines & Cables During the Operational Phase

9.2 Maintenance and Mitigation of the Operational Impacts from Pipelines in the Coastal Zone

9.3 Maintenance and Mitigation of the Operational Impacts from Cables in the Coastal Zone

10. OPTIONS FOR ABANDONMENT OF PIPELINES AND CABLES

ATTACHMENTS

1). Figure 1 -Typical Form of Underwater Telecommunications Cables.

2). Figure 2 -Typical Form of Underwater Electricity Cables.

3). List of References.



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