Transport Scotland

HARBOURS ACT 1964

THE ROSYTH INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL (HARBOUR REVISION) ORDER 2013

Notice is hereby given that, on 9 October 2013 the Scottish Ministers in exercise of the powers conferred on them by the above mentioned Act made the above order with modifications. Following the public notice in the Edinburgh Gazette and local press, objections were made and considered at a public local inquiry. Scottish Ministers have considered the Environmental Statement (ES), the results of the consultations with all interested parties, the report of the public local inquiry which considered the objections made and not withdrawn, representations on additional environmental information provided and on their proposed modifications. The Scottish Ministers are satisfied that this harbour revision order (“the HRO”) meets the objectives of Section 14 of the 1964 Act, being the improvement and maintenance of a harbour in an efficient and economical manner and facilitating the efficient and economic transport of goods and passengers by sea. The modifications made include a schedule of measures to mitigate the impact of the project on the environment, requirements for a Construction Environmental Management Plan and a marine licence under the Marine Scotland Act 2010 before works can commence. The full text of the decision letter issued to the applicant can be found at: http://www.transportscotland.gov.uk/water/ports-harbours/decision-letters.

The order came into effect on 10 October 2013. The decision of the Scottish Ministers is final but any person who desires to question the making of the HRO on the ground that there was no power to make the HRO or that a requirement of the 1964 Act was not complied with in relation to the HRO may, within six weeks from the date on which the HRO came into effect make an application for the purpose to the Court of Session. A person who thinks they may have grounds for challenging the decision to make the HRO is advised to take legal advice before taking any action.