2. Key Stages in SEA
There are a number of stages in the SEA process. Screening and Scoping were completed by February 2013 and were followed by environmental assessment stage. The process is now at the stage of public consultation on the Environmental Report (June 2013).
Key Stages in SEA
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Screening |
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Preliminary consideration of environmental issues
- Confirm the need for SEA
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Scoping & Scoping Report |
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Baseline data collation
- Review of other Policies, Plans and Strategies
- Establish SEA approach and methodology
- Statutory consultation on Scoping Report
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Environmental Assessment & Report |
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Consider feedback on Scoping Report
- Develop and consider strategic alternatives
- Assess significant environmental effects
- Identify options for mitigation/ enhancement opportunities
- Assess potential cumulative effects
Draft SEA monitoring framework
- Publish Environmental Report (ER)
& Non-Technical Summary (NTS)
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Public Consultation |
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CURRENT STAGE IN A9 DUALLING SEA PROCESS |
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Post Adoption |
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Consider consultation responses
- Update ER findings and recommendations if necessary
- Finalise SEA monitoring framework
- Document how the SEA has influenced the A9 dualling programme
- Publish SEA Post Adoption Statement
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Monitoring |
- Monitor programme implementation against the SEA monitoring framework recommendations
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