The purpose of this non-statutory guidance is to assist developers in preparing Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Natura Impact Statements (NIS) that may be required for development projects; and to provide competent authorities, consultation bodies and the public with a basis for determining the adequacy of these statements.

This is part of our Good Practice Guidance for Marine Mammals, produced by Claire Lacey, Jon Barnes and Patrick Lynes.

Reference:  Barnes M.D. (2017) Guidance on EIS and NIS Preparation for Offshore Renewable Energy Projects, Report for the Environmental Working Group of the Offshore Renewable Energy Steering Group and the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Dublin: Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment