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Seeking views on our proposed programme of measures to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas by 2020.
This strategy outlines the measures that contribute towards Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Report setting out the progress with marine plans in England, covering the period 2009 to 2015.
Seeking views on proposals to change marine licensing so that the Secretary of State can make certain licence decisions.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
What the government is doing to protect the marine environment and biodiversity through planning, regulation, science and research.
This is a triennial review of the Marine Management Organisation.
Seeking views on extending the scope of the Environmental Liability Directive to include marine waters.
We are seeking views on proposed monitoring programmes to ensure we meet Good Environmental Status (GES) in the UK by 2020.
Details on the implementation and monitoring of the East Marine Plan
We are reviewing the advice packages for 3 Special Protection Areas in the sea around Liverpool and guidance on how to use this information.
Inviting views on proposals to revise the fees structure for marine licensing as operated by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
An update on Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs), covering the designated MCZs, and plans for the second tranche of MCZs.
Opportunity to comment on plans to change the Marine Management Organisation’s charging powers.
This consultation sought views on proposals for the designation of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs).
Inviting comments on a new MPA Conservation Advice Operational Standard and its use on three pilot sites.
The draft South Plans Analytical Report summarises the evidence and issues for the South marine plan areas.
Our proposals to deal with the marine element of the Red Tape Challenge.
Our plan to deal with the 235 water and marine regulations that we are looking to improve or scrap.
Review of progress on the shark, skate and ray conservation plan.
The consultation seeks the views of all those with an interest in the East marine plan areas as these are vital to the plan-making process.
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