Regional marine spatial planning the data collection and. Marine scotland act 2010 delegation of regional marine planning functions to the clyde marine planning partnership notice is hereby given of the intention by scottish ministers to nominate the newly constituted clyde marine planning partnership as the delegate responsible for certain regional marine planning functions. Marine scotland act 2010 asp 5 part 3 marine planning document generated. Under the conservation of seals act 1970 and the marine scotland act 2010, the natural environment research council has a duty to provide scientific advice to government on matters related to the management of seal populations. Marine scotland simple guide to the mpa management measures. Living seas scottish wildlife trust scotlands leading.
Marine scotland act 2010 the marine works environmental impact assessment scotland regulations 2017 as amended note. Sc023557, trust kinburn castle, st andrews, fife, ky16 9dr plans to hold a preapplication consultation event regarding a proposed licensable marine activity. Order 1999, the conservation of seals scotland order 2004, the conservation of seals scotland order 2007, the agreement on the conservation of small cetaceans of the baltic and north seas ascobans, and the marine scotland act, 2010. This is the original pdf of the as enacted version that was used to publish the official printed copy.
Marine scotland act 2010 the marine licensing preapplication consultation scotland regulations 20 notice is hereby given that fife council, fife house, north st, glenrothes, fife, ky7 5lt plans to hold a preapplication consultation event regarding a proposed licensable marine activity at north queensferry harbour grid reference 96 e. Marine scotland web portal the business challenge marine scotland, a directorate of the scottish government, has responsibilities under the marine scotland act 2010 to consult the public on the development of the national marine plan. The development and implementation of the strategy will be led by marine scotland, in taking the strategy forward. Improving protection given to priority marine features. Marine scotland act 2010, section 168 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 05 may 2020. Marine renewable energy projects in the territorial sea and. Thames marine mammal sightings survey ten year report 20042014. Clyde waterfront and renfrew riverside marine scotland act 2010. Living seas 3 the drive for marine renewables delivery and report on those targets. Marine conservation zones mczs and nature conservation mpas in scottish waters, are uk designations under the marine and coastal access act 2009, the marine scotland act 2010, and the marine act northern ireland 20, and include nationally important marine wildlife, habitats, geology and geomorphology. The road to this point has not been straightforward. Under the marine scotland act 2010 scottish ministers must prepare and adopt a national marine plan covering scottish inshore waters. The insurance act 2015 received royal assent on 12 february 2015 and is due to come into force on 12 august 2016.
The following numbered paragraphs correspon d to the. Priority marine features in scotlands seas scottish. In line with eu legislation, suitable management measures must be implemented at each site to conserve the protected features and the 17 inshore mpas and 22 special areas of conservation sacs were split into two groups to allow. Our seas are six times the landmass of scotland, over 460,000 square kilometres of some of the most productive and diverse resource in the world. A consultation on proposals to designate four marine.
Thirty marine protected areas mpas were designated in scotlands seas on 24 july 2014, of which 17 fall under the marine scotland act 2010 in inshore waters. Scotlands marine protected area mpa network is being developed to help safeguard our most important natural and cultural heritage features on the principle of. It therefore does not include any changes made by correction. Marine scotland act 2010 asp 5 65 part 6conservation of seals 3 it is the duty of a person who kills, injures or takes a seal in a manner which is lawful by virtue of this section to report the matter to the scottish ministers as soon as reasonably practical after doing so. The water environment controlled activities scotland regulations 2011.
It applies to england, wales, scotland and northern ireland. Its purpose is to manage scotland s seas for prosperity and environmental sustainability, working closely with our key delivery partners and others. Pmfs range from flame shell beds in our coastal waters to the coldwater coral reefs of our deeper seas and mobile species such as minke whale and basking shark. The marine scotland act 2010 applies to the scottish inshore region between 0 nautical miles and 12 nautical miles and provides the framework for a marine planning system that balances the need for resources with the need to protect the marine environment. Clyde waterfront and renfrew riverside marine scotland. Nature conservation mpas is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 18 february 2020. In the uk, a legal framework for the development of marine spatial plans has been initiated under the marine and coastal access act 2009, marine scotland act 2010 and marine act northern ireland 20. Under section 54 of the marine scotland act 2010, all information contained within and provided in support of this application will be placed on a public register.
This pdf does not include any changes made by correction slips. Marine scotland act 2010 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 29 july 2019. Notice is hereby given that st andrews harbour, charity registration no. Whilst we have been planning for land use for decades, marine planning is a relatively new concept, introduced in scotland through the marine scotland act 2010. The protection of military remains act 1986 designation of vessels and controlled sites order 2017. Marine scotland act 2010 the marine licensing preapplication consultation scotland regulations 20 notice is hereby given that scottish hydro electric power distribution plc a company registered in scotland under number sc2460 having its registered office at inveralmond. Marine geoconservation in the united kingdom sciencedirect. Marine scotland bill as passed an act of the scottish parliament to make provision in relation to functions and activities in the scottish marine area, including provision about marine plans, licensing of marine activities, the protection of the area and its wildlife including seals and regulation of sea fisheries. Marine scotland has responsibility for marine science, planning, policy development, management.
The provisions made for conserving biodiversity in the marine and coastal access act 2009 and marine scotland act 2010 provide for the conservation of geological and geomorphological features, whilst similar provisions are currently going through the northern ireland assembly in. Historic mpas were introduced in the marine scotland act 2010 and may be designated in scottish territorial waters up to 12 nautical miles. On 10 march 2010, scotland s marine bill received royal assent, making it the marine scotland act 2010 the marine scotland act is an act of the scottish parliament which provides a framework which will help balance competing demands on scotland s seas. It is recognised that responsibility for delivery is.
Aberdeen offshore wind farm limited 3rd floor, the tun building 4 jacksons entry. Marine scotland was established on 1 april 2009, merging two executive agencies fisheries research services and the scottish fisheries protection agency and the scottish government marine and fishery policy divisions. One of the first tasks is the development of a national marine plan. Whilst we have been planning for land use for decades, marine planning is a relatively new concept, introduced in. The provisions made for conserving biodiversity in the marine and coastal access act 2009 and marine scotland act 2010 provide for the conservation of geological and geomorphological features, whilst similar provisions are currently going through the northern ireland assembly in the northern ireland marine bill. On 10 march 2010, scotlands marine bill received royal assent, making it the marine scotland act 2010 the marine scotland act is an act of the scottish parliament which provides a framework which will help balance competing demands on scotlands seas. Grant a marine licences with or without conditions attached. Marine scotland is responsible for the integrated management of scotlands seas. Nature conservation mpa ncmpa scotland marine scotland act 2010 marine and coastal access act 2009 marine scotland are the lead authority regarding the implementation of, and compliance with, any.
Marine renewable energy projects in the territorial sea and uk controlled waters adjacent to scotland marine scotland act 2010 important. The scottish government is also bound by the provisions of the eu marine strategy framework directive msfd and the marine scotland act 2010, which include adopting an ecosystem approach, sustainable development, marine planning, a network of marine. Review of the operation of the seal licensing system under. Marine scotland is responsible for the integrated management of scotland s seas. Having considered an application for a marine licence under section 20 of the marine scotland act 2010 and the eia regulations the scottish ministers may. Marine scotland act 2010 delegation of regional marine. Scotland is developing marine planning to implement the marine scotland act 2010. Renfrewshire council marine scotland act 2010 the marine. Thames marine mammal sightings survey ten year report.
The uk parliament legislates for scotlands offshore waters, but certain matters in this area have been executively devolved. Marine scotland act 2010 asp 5 1 part 1the scottish marine area marine scotland act 2010 2010 asp 5 the bill for this act of the scottish parliament was passed by the parliament on 4th february 2010 and received royal assent on 10th march 2010 an act of the scottish parliament to make provision in relation to functions and activities. The following numbered paragraphs correspon d to the questions on the application form and are intended to. Scottish hydro electric power distribution plc marine. The following numbered paragraphs correspond to the questions on the application form and are intended to. It identified that the provision of a public web site would help to improve this process. In july 2014, scottish ministers adopted a list of 81 priority marine features pmfs many of which are features characteristic of the scottish marine environment. Marine scotland act 2010 the marine licensing preapplication consultation scotland regulations 20 notice is hereby given that renfrewshire council, having its registered office at renfrewshire council, cotton street, paisley, pa1 1jd, plans to hold a preapplication. Marine construction projects in the territorial sea and uk. Marine construction projects in the territorial sea and uk controlled waters adjacent to scotland. Marine energy action plan 2010 amazon web services. Marine scotland act 2010 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 05 may 2020. Marine planning matters in scotlands inshore waters are governed by the marine scotland act 2010, an act of the scottish parliament, and in its offshore waters by the marine and coastal access act 2009, an act of the uk parliament. Its purpose is to manage scotlands seas for prosperity and environmental sustainability, working closely with our key delivery partners and others.
Countryterritory united kingdom territorial subdivision scotland document type legislation date 2010 source fao, faolex long title an act of the scottish parliament to make provision in relation to functions and activities in the scottish marine area, including provision about marine plans, licensing of marine activities, the protection of the area and its wildlife including seals and. In addition, the marine and coastal access act 2009 requires scottish ministers to seek to ensure that a marine plan is in place in the offshore region when a marine policy statement 3 is in effect. Historic marine protected areas scapa flow and the queen of sweden in 2019, we invited feedback on our advice to scottish government on the designation of historic marine protected areas hmpa under the marine scotland act 2010. Equally, measures taken as a result of existing eu legislation, such as the water framework directive wfd, the birds and habitats directives and the newly reformed common. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Marine scotland act 2010, part 4 marine licensing licence for marine scientific survey in the scottish marine area licence number. Before completing this form, please read these notes carefully.
Marine scotland act 2010 and the marine act northern ireland 20. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Nerc has appointed the special committee on seals scos to formulate this advice. This paper presents an analysis of marine and coastal policy in scotland from the period of the 1990s with the launch of voluntary partnerships, through the devolution of the 2000s up to the development of a marine act in 2010. Scotlands marine atlas, published in march 2011 hard copy, html and pdf is the information for the national marine plan. Marine harvest marine scotland act 2010 the marine works environmental impact assessment regulations 2017 as amended further to the notice that marine harvest scotland limited, registered under company registration sc8843 at 1st floor admiralty park, admiralty road, rosyth, fife, ky11 2yw. Furthermore the marine scotland act 2010 requires that decision makers should act in the way best calculated to further the achievement of sustainable development and use, including the protection and, where appropriate, enhancement of the health of the scottish marine area. Notice is hereby given that renfrewshire council, at renfrewshire house, cotton street, paisley pa1 1an, has applied to the scottish ministers for a marine licence under. Download making the most of scotlands seas pdf, 461kb historic marine protected areas mpas aim to preserve marine historic assets of national importance. In scotland, under the marine scotland act, there is a provision for the development of both a national marine plan and regional marine plans.
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