Consultation on Guidance for developers of storage and pump storage hydropower schemes - Page 1 of 4 - Scottish Environment Protection Agency

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Consultation questions

1. Have we identified the key environmental impacts associated with storage and pumped storage hydropower schemes that should be considered?

Please explain your answer. If you think any impacts are missing, tell us what they are and why they are important.

2. Do you think the mitigation measures described in the guidance are practical and achievable for developers to implement?

Please explain your answer and identify any measures that may be difficult to deliver.

3. Are there any additional practicable mitigation measures, emerging technologies or approaches that we should require applicants to consider to reduce environmental impacts?

Please provide examples and explain how they would improve environmental outcomes.

4. What else should be included in this guidance?