Prior to commencing with a specialist assessment, the current use of the land and the potential environmental sensitivity of the site under consideration as identified by the screening tool must be confirmed by undertaking a site sensitivity verification.
| 2.1 |
The site sensitivity verification must be undertaken by an environmental assessment practitioner or a specialist. |
| 2.2. |
The site sensitivity verification must be undertaken through the use of: |
| (a) |
a desk top analysis, using satellite imagery; |
| (b) |
a preliminary on-site inspection; and |
| (c) |
any other available and relevant information. |
| 2.3. |
The outcome of the site sensitivity verification must be recorded in the form of a report that: |
| (a) |
confirms or disputes the current use of the land and environmental sensitivity as identified by the screening tool; |
| (b) |
contains a motivation and evidence (e.g. photographs) of either the verified or different use of the land and environmental sensitivity; and |
| (c) |
is submitted together with the relevant assessment report prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations. |
Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, 1996
