Appropriate Assessment Screening Determination In accordance with Regulation 42(1) of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 as amended, the Agency has undertaken Appropriate Assessment screening to assess, in view of best scientific knowledge and the conservation objectives of the site, if the proposed activity individually or in combination with other plans or projects is likely to have a significant effect on a European Site. In this context, particular attention was paid to the European Sites listed below. Consent Details: Reg. No. P1078-01 Applicant Name: Shanoon Resources Ltd Type of Consent Sought: IPC Licence Location of Installation Garrylaun, Galmoy, County Kilkenny E41 CH93 Licence Application Date: 24/05/2018 River Barrow and River Nore SAC (Site Code: 002162) River Nore SPA (Site Code: 004233) Galmoy Fen SAC (Site Code: 001858) European Site(s) assessed: Cullahill Mountain SAC (Site Code: 000831) Spahill and Clomantagh Hill SAC (Site Code: 000849) The Loughans SAC (Site Code: 000407) Slieve Bloom Mountains SPA (Site Code: 004160 ) Date of AA Screening 16/11/2018 Determination: AA Screening Determination: That the proposed activity is not directly connected with or necessary to the management of any European site and that it cannot be excluded, on the basis of objective information, that the proposed activity individually or in combination with other plans or projects, will have a significant effect on any European site and accordingly determined that an Appropriate Assessment of the proposed activity is required, and for this reason determined to require the applicant to submit a Natura Impact Statement. This determination is based on the following: 1. It is proposed to discharge treated water from the mine to the local streams/rivers. Water courses in the vicinity of the installation are hydrologically connected with the European Sites, the River Barrow and River Nore SAC and the River Nore SPA. 2. The proposed activities may result in adverse effects and disturbance impacts on qualifying interests at the above listed European Sites. ___________________ Date: 16/11/2018 Pól Ó Seasnáin Inspector Office of Environmental Sustainability .