Project or alternatively are highly susceptible to the type of effects likely to occur. Criteria for the determination of sensitivity or value of receptors are established based on approved guidance, legislation, statutory designation and/or professional judgment.
4.6.5 Table 4-3 provides general definitions of the sensitivity criteria used within the assessment. In each specialist chapter of the PEIR, criteria will be explained with reference to that particular discipline.
Table 4-3: Generic Guidelines for the assessment of value/ sensitivity
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| Very High | The receptor has little or no ability to absorb change without fundamentally altering its present character, is of very high environmental value, or of international importance. |
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| High | The receptor has low ability to absorb change without fundamentally altering its present character, is of high environmental value, or of national importance. |
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| Medium | The receptor has moderate capacity to absorb change without significantly altering its present character, has some environmental value, or is of regional importance. |
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| Low | The receptor is tolerant of change without detriment to its character, is low environmental value, or local importance. |
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| Negligible | The receptor is resistant to change and is of little environmental value. |
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4.6.6 The magnitude of potential effects on environmental baseline conditions is identified through consideration of the Project taking into account the scale or degree of change from the existing situation as a result of the effect; and the duration and reversibility of the effect, as well as consideration of relevant legislative or policy standards or guidelines.
4.6.7 Table 4-4 provides general definitions of effect magnitude criteria. In each specialist chapter of the PEIR, effect magnitude criteria will be explained with reference to that particular discipline.