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Seeking views on extending the scope of the Environmental Liability Directive to include marine waters.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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.
Review of progress on the shark, skate and ray conservation plan.
Technical description of the steps undertaken in the assessment process for selecting sites for Marine Conservation Zones.
This strategy outlines an initial assessment of our seas and characteristics, targets and indicators of Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas.
This report sets out the extent to which the marine protected areas network aims have been achieved, and any further steps required.
This review process supports the provision of the highest quality scientific input to the Ministerial decisions on MCZ designations.
Part 4 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 introduced a new licensing system for managing activities in the marine environment.
A joint consultation between Defra, the Northern Ireland Executive, the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government was held between 27 March and 18 June 2012.
Defra is reviewing its operating model and we will ensure that resulting guidance and processes take into consideration the review recommendations.
Report on how the final recommendations on MCZs meets the requirements of the Ecological Network Guidance (ENG).
Review in the robustness and integrity of the process to designate some marine Special Areas of Conservation.
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