Table 5.3: Outline structure of the Environmental Statement

Subject	Description
Non-technical summary (NTS)	A summary of the EIA using non-technical language. The NTS will summarise the scheme description, alternatives considered, the likely significant effects, and the proposed mitigation, monitoring and enhancement requirements.
Chapter 1. Introduction	A brief introduction to the scheme, legislative and policy framework, competent expertise used to undertake the EIA, and the purpose and structure of the Environmental Statement.
Chapter 2. The project	Description of the scheme location, the need for the scheme, scheme objectives, and baseline scenario. A scheme description will be provided comprising information on the site, design, and physical characteristics of the development. The scheme description will describe both the construction and operation of the scheme, as well as long term management and a statement of whether the EIA is to consider decommissioning.
Chapter 3. Assessment of alternatives	Description of the main alternatives considered during the design and development of the scheme, and the justification for the choice of the preferred option, including a comparison of environmental effects.
Chapter 4. Environmental assessment methodology	This chapter will set out the scope of the EIA, including a summary of how this has been influenced by statutory consultation. The general assessment approach will be detailed including the guidance and methodologies to be used, general assessment criteria and terminology to be used, and the approach to mitigation, enhancement, and monitoring.
Chapter 5. Air quality	Chapters 5-14 will assess the potential significant effects from the Proposed Scheme. Each of the specialist chapters will include the following: · competent expert evidence · legislative and policy framework · assessment methodology · assessment assumptions and limitations · study area · baseline conditions · potential impacts · design, mitigation and enhancement measures · assessment of likely significant effects · monitoring requirements
Chapter 6. Cultural heritage
Chapter 7. Landscape
Chapter 8. Biodiversity
Chapter 9. Geology and soils
Chapter 10. Material assets and waste
Chapter 11. Noise and vibration
Chapter 12. Population and human health
Chapter 13. Road drainage and the water environment
Chapter 14. Climate
Chapter 15. Assessment of cumulative effects	This chapter will assess the cumulative effects of other major developments which could overlap with the Proposed Scheme.
Chapter 16. Summary	Summary of the residual effects (highlighting where significant residual effects are predicted), and a summary of mitigation measures and monitoring requirements. This will form the basis of a commitments schedule to be included within the EMP.
Technical appendices and figures (including location, design, and constraints plans).