Commission for EIA gives positive review
12-06-2007The independent Commission for EIA has concluded that the Environmental Impact Assessment of the Maasvlakte 2 project gives a good picture of the environmental effects of the construction and operation of the port expansion.
In the Commission's assessment, the operation of Maasvlakte 2 will not result in a decline in air quality, as sufficient compensatory measures will be taken to prevent this. The Commission for EIA presented this positive review to the competent authorities: the Dutch Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management and the Rotterdam municipal council.
The Port of Rotterdam Authority is pleased with the advisory review. The competent authorities now have sufficient information at their disposal to proceed with the procedures concerning the approval of the zoning plans and the issue of permits.
The public inquiry procedure regarding the draft versions of these documents can commence on 4 January 2008. Construction activities are scheduled to start after the summer of 2008.
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