Notice is hereby given that Neven Point Wind Limited, registered under company registration SC612288 at The e-Centre, Cooperage Way, Alloa, FK10 3LP, has applied to the Scottish Ministers for a marine licence under section 20 of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 to construct Neven Point Pier, east of and adjacent to Eday Ferry Terminal at Backaland Pier with a total area of approximately 16,000 m² (central latitude and longitude co-ordinate: 59°09.325, -2°44.808 (WGS84)). The proposed works are subject to an environmental impact assessment (“EIA”) under the above EIA Regulations.

Copies of the application including plans detailing the location, together with a copy of the EIA report discussing Neven Point Wind Limited’s proposed works in more detail and presenting an analysis of the environmental implications, are available for inspection, free of charge at:

• Orkney Library & Archive, 44 Junction Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1EG. Opening times: Monday to Thursday 10am to 6pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm; and

• Eday Heritage Centre, Eday, Orkney, KW17 2AB by prior arrangement for access if required. Please telephone 07717 817939 to arrange a viewing of the documents at this address.

The EIA report can also be viewed online at https://marine.gov.scot/?q=node/26996 and https://greenpowerinternational.com/current-projects/neven-point-wind-farm. Copies of the EIA report can be obtained from Neven Point Wind Limited (tel: 01259 272 158) at a charge of £350.25 + VAT for a hard copy and £10.00 on USB stick (including post and packaging). Copies of a short non-technical summary are available free of charge.

Any representations should be made in writing to the Scottish Ministers by email to: MD.MarineLicensing@gov.scot or by post to Marine Directorate - Licensing Operations Team, Scottish Government, 375 Victoria Road, Aberdeen, AB11 9DB, identifying the proposed works and specifying grounds for the representation, not later than Saturday 27th December. The Scottish Ministers may however consider representations received after this date. Representations should be dated and clearly state the name (in block capitals) and the email or postal address of those making the representation.

Subsequent submission by Neven Point Wind Limited of additional information (as defined in the above EIA Regulations) to the Scottish Ministers will be publicised in a similar manner to the current application including publication on the above websites. Representations relative to additional information should be made on the same basis as detailed above.

Having considered the application and the above legislation together with any representations received the Scottish Ministers may:-

• grant a marine licence with or without conditions attached; or

• refuse the application.

Fair Processing Notice

The Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate - Licensing Operations Team (“MD-LOT”) determines applications for marine licences under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010. During the consultation process any person having an interest in the outcome of the application may make a representation to MD-LOT. The representation may contain personal information, for example a name or address. This representation will only be used for the purpose of determining an application and will be stored securely in the Scottish Government’s official corporate record. Representations will be shared with the applicant and/or agent acting on behalf of the applicant, any people or organisations that we consult in relation to the application and, where necessary, be published online, however personal information will be removed before sharing or publishing.

A full privacy notice can be found at: https://www.gov.scot/publications/marine-licensing-and-consenting-privacy-notice/. If you are unable to access this, or you have any queries or concerns about how your personal information will be handled, contact MD-LOT at: MD.MarineLicensing@gov.scot or Marine Directorate – Licensing Operations Team, Scottish Government, 375 Victoria Road, Aberdeen, AB11 9DB.