Pipeline Construction Authorisations under the Pipelines Act 1962

1. Pipeline Construction Authorisations under the Pipelines Act 1962

2. Legislation and Regulations Considerations made under: The Pipelines Act 1962 The Pipe-line Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2000 The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 The Pipelines Safety Regulations 1996 (enforced by the Health & Safety Executive) Can all be found in full on Office of Public Service Information website (http://www.opsi.gov.uk/)

3. Applications for PCA Early informal consultation • Application • PL2 • Maps • Book of Reference • Publicity • Advertisement • Limits of deviation Consultation – 28 days Consideration and Decision

4. Public Local Inquiry An objection from the Local Planning Authority automatically triggers a Public Inquiry Scottish Ministers also reserve the power to call a Public Inquiry or hearing where there is no objection from the LPA but they consider it appropriate to do so.

5. Access to land Ideally achieved by voluntary agreement (easements) If not, open to applicant to use powers of compulsory purchase or compulsory rights orders (as set out in Part 1 of Second Schedule to 1962 Act) Provision for inquiry or hearing Decision made by Scottish Ministers

6. Pressure Points Quality of Environmental Statement – longer consultation period? Landowner agreements – delays? Public awareness/opinion Perceived expertise – limited experience with onshore pipeline authorisations

7. Contact Details Mark Christie Energy Consents and Deployment Unit 0300 244 1239 Mark.christie@scotland.gsi.gov.uk http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Business-Industry/Energy/Infrastructure/Energy-Consents