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Ålands miljö- och hälsoskyddsmyndighet (ÅMHM) granted Kraftnät Åland Ab an environmental permit under the Environmental Protection Act and Water Act for the laying of the approximately 160 km long cable, which passes through multiple water areas across several municipalities and villages. The decision, dated 5 October 2011, confirms that all legal conditions for the permit are fulfilled and sets detailed conditions to prevent, avoid and limit negative environmental impacts, including noise limits during construction and operation, requirements for marking the cable according to maritime directives, and obligations to inform the relevant VTS station and authorities before and after the works.