Moved by
Baroness McIntosh of Pickering
280: After Clause 133, insert the following new Clause—
“Research into impact of offshore windfarms
(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that before planning permission is granted, research must be undertaken by companies seeking to construct and operate offshore windfarms into the cumulative impact on—
(a) the environment,
(b) marine life, and
(c) sea mammals,
of the construction and operation phase of such windfarms.
(2) Regulations under this section are subject to the affirmative procedure.”