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  • The Offshore Environmental Civil Sanctions Regulations 2018: draft guidance

    We're seeking views on the draft guidance for The Offshore Environmental Civil Sanctions Regulations 2018.

    • From: Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Marine Protected Areas network report (2012 to 2018)

    Report setting out the progress made in using the provisions of the Marine and Coastal Access Act to establish a Marine Protected Area network between 2012 and 2018.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Marine conservation plans

    Consultations now open to help inform marine conservation plans for the future and the views of marine users are urgently sought.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay potential Special Protection Area (pSPA): consultation outcome

    Consultation on Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay as a potential Special Protection Area (pSPA) for overwintering waterbirds.

    • From: Natural England
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  • Banning the use of microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products

    Seeking views on the UK’s proposed ban on the use of plastic microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • North Sea multi-annual plan for demersal stocks and nephrops

    Defra would welcome your views on a proposal for multi-species management plan for demersal fish stocks and nephrops.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Disposal options in South West

    The MMO has asked for people to share their views regarding a potential new marine disposal site in the South West.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Draft South Marine Plan

    Consultation on the Draft South Marine Plans will take place be between 7 November 2016 and 27 January 2017.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Marine plan - Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report

    This consultation asked for feedback on the Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report for the north east, north west, south east and south west marine plans.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Marine Plan - Statement of Public Participation Consultation

    This consultation asks for feedback on the draft Statement of Public Participation for each of the next phase of marine plans.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Marine Conservation Zones: second tranche of designations

    Seeking views on each of the 23 Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) proposed for designation. Also proposing new features to be added to 10 existing MCZs.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Marine conservation zones: January 2016 update

    An update on Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs), covering the approach and timings for the third phase of MCZs.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD): proposals for UK programme of measures

    Seeking views on our proposed programme of measures to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas by 2020.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Marine strategy part three: UK programme of measures

    This strategy outlines the measures that contribute towards Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Marine plans in England: progress report for 2009 to 2015

    Report setting out the progress with marine plans in England, covering the period 2009 to 2015.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Marine licensing: changing how some cases are decided

    Seeking views on proposals to change marine licensing so that the Secretary of State can make certain licence decisions.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2010 to 2015 government policy: marine environment

    What the government is doing to protect the marine environment and biodiversity through planning, regulation, science and research.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 2 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Triennial review of the Marine Management Organisation

    This is a triennial review of the Marine Management Organisation.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Environmental Liability Directive: extending the scope into offshore waters

    Seeking views on extending the scope of the Environmental Liability Directive to include marine waters.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD): proposals for UK monitoring programmes

    We are seeking views on proposed monitoring programmes to ensure we meet Good Environmental Status (GES) in the UK by 2020.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government