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Forth Energy is seeking consent under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 to construct and operate proposed renewable energy plants at the ports of Dundee, Grangemouth and Rosyth. Applications of this nature are made directly to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents and Deployment Unit to be considered by Scottish Ministers.

Scottish Government’s Energy Consents and Deployment Unit.

Section 36 applications are handled by the Energy Consents Unit in the Scottish Government’s Energy Division. Information on this process can be found at: www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Business-Industry/Energy/Infrastructure/Energy-Consents

Statutory consultees to the Section 36 process include the relevant local planning authority, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).

SNH

Information on the role of SNH and approach to renewable energy developments including bioenergy developments can be found at: http://www.snh.gov.uk/planning-and-development/renewable-energy/our-approach-to-renewables/our-approach/

SEPA

Information on SEPA’s role under Section 36 of The Electricity Act and the process involved in granting an operating licence under the PPC regulations for the proposed Forth Energy biomass renewable energy plants can be found at: http://www.sepa.org.uk/air/process_industry_regulation/pollution_prevention__control/forth_energy_biomass_proposals.aspx

In addition to these statutory consultees, a wide range of other organisations, such as Historic Scotland, RSPB, National Air Traffic Services, Association of Salmon Fishery Boards, roads authorities, telecommunications organisations are consulted.

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