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Timescale
|
Action
Needed |
|
|
3-5
years |
|
Undertake preliminary meeting with DECC re Decommissioning
Programme. Will include requirement to schedule events.
Different options are available for pipelines 
and installations .
|
|
3 years |
|
Describe
and quantify materials on the structure to be decommissioned including
chemical inventory. Identify possible decommissioning options and
disposal routes. |
|
Undertake
comparative environmental assessment of decommissioning options. |
|
Identify
if project is in an area of any designated habitats and whether decommissioning
are likely to have an impact. Consult with JNCC . |
|
If
planning to leave pipeline in-situ undertake study addressing pipeline
exposure and impact on environment |
|
If apply for derogation, prepare Derogation Case |
|
|
Prepare
1st draft of Decommissioning Programme. |
| 24
months |
|
Submit
1st draft of Decommissioning Programme. DECC will undertake consultation
with Government Departments including FRS/CEFAS, DETR, SEPA/EA,
JNCC and HSE. |
| 21
months |
|
Receipt
of DECC feedback on 1st draft of Decommissioning Programme. If applying for derrogation, this may take longer. |
| 18
months |
|
Submit
2nd draft of Decommissioning Programme. DECC will again consider it
in conjunction with Government Departments. |
|
Operator
to circulate copy to all other Statutory Consultees and publicise
proposals in press and on internet. Statutory consultees to be given
30 days to comment. |
|
Consider
need for baseline environmental survey around installation/pipeline
if no survey data already exists. |
| 16
months |
|
Receipt
of DECC feedback on 2nd draft of Decommissioning Programme. |
| 12
months |
|
Submit
final draft of Decommissioning Programme, including outcome of consultation
programme. |
| |
Submit
Application for OPPC Permit
for any potential oily discharges to DECC. |
| |
Submit
Application for Disposal of Material
under FEPA if any seabed deposits anticipated. |
| |
Consultation
and applications to SEPA/EA for any waste disposal licences. |
| 4-6
months |
|
Receipt
of written approval of Decommissioning
Programme from DECC. |
| 4
months |
|
Prepare
and submit PON15E Chemical Permit
application for any chemicals to be used/discharged during
decommissioning. |
| 6
weeks |
|
Provide
Notice of Change of Status of pipeline and/or installation
to UK Hydrographic Office. |
| Decommissioning |
|
Note:
also see Well Abandonment
if applicable |
| |
Where pipeline
or any part of any installation are left in place, locational data
and surveyed depths to be submitted to the Hydrographic Office. Navigational
aids must be installed and maintained for any remains that project
above the sea surface. |
 |
Ensure segregation
of hazardous (e.g. oily waste, asbestos and chemicals) and non-hazardous
wastes. Ensure records kept of all hazardous (special waste) and consignment
notes for transfer completed. |
| |
Ensure compliance
with all waste disposal licences and waste transfer documentation
requirements for scrap metal and non-hazardous waste. Reuse or recycling
is the preferred option. |
| |
Following removal
of debris, independent verification survey is required. |
| |
Undertaken post decommissioning
environmental seabed sampling survey to monitor levels of hydrocarbons,
heavy metals and other contaminants. Survey strategy will have been
agreed with DECC. |
| |
Submit copies of all debris
clearance and survey reports to DECC |
