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  • Marine Protected Areas network report (2019 to 2024)

    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 2019 and 2024.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Blue Planet Fund

    The UK’s £500 million Blue Planet Fund supports developing countries to protect the marine environment and reduce poverty.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • 33rd Seaward Licensing Round Appropriate Assessment

    Consultation on the Appropriate Assessments (AA) of Blocks applied for in the 33rd Seaward Licensing Round

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
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    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Consultation on the principles of marine net gain

    The consultation sets out our proposals and seeks views on the principles of marine net gain. This will inform the policy and approaches to marine net gain implementation.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Highly Protected Marine Areas: policy information

    The paper outlines the rationale for Highly Protected Marine Areas, gives an overview of the sites intended for designation and provides details of the selection process.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Highly Protected Marine Areas pilot sites

    The UK government is consulting on pilot Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in English waters for biodiversity recovery.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Marine strategy part two: UK marine monitoring programmes

    This strategy outlines the monitoring programmes for measuring progress towards Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • December 2022 catch limit consultation

    There are no catch limit changes proposed for December but if you have any concerns or suggested changes please contact us using the details below

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Marine environment: unexploded ordnance clearance joint interim position statement

    This is a joint interim position statement about the clearance of unexploded ordnances in the marine environment.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 9 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Offshore Energy Strategic Environmental Assessment 4 Scoping

    SEA scoping consultation on the draft plan/programme to enable future offshore energy leasing and licensing

    • From: Closed organisation: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Marine strategy part two: monitoring programmes

    Seeking views on the updated marine monitoring programmes.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Amendments to the Environmental Impact Assessment regime for offshore oil and gas projects

    We're seeking views on draft Regulations to amend the offshore oil and gas Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regime to make the processes for challenging decisions clearer and enhance other aspects.

    • From: Closed organisation: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Review of consents for major energy infrastructure projects and Special Protection Areas

    We're seeking views on a draft Screening of Likely Significant Effects report for a review of consents for major energy infrastructure projects in light of new Special Protection Area nature conservation designations.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Single use plastic: banning the distribution and/or sale of plastic straws, stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds in England

    Seeking views on plans to ban the distribution and/or sale of plastic straws, stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds in England.

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

  • Updating the UK marine strategy part one (2019)

    Seeking views on our updated UK marine strategy and the targets to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) in UK seas.

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

  • Marine strategy part one: UK updated assessment and Good Environmental Status

    This strategy provides an updated assessment of our seas and sets objectives, targets and indicators for achieving Good Environmental Status.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • National FCERM strategy: Strategic Environmental Assessment scoping report

    We want your views on the extent and level of information to be included as part of the assessment process.

    • From: Environment Agency
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  • Consultation on revision to Harbour Order fees

    Have your say on proposed options to revise the fee structure for HO applications

    • From: Department for Transport and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Marine Management Organisation (MMO) Business Impact Target (BIT) assessments

    Under the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015, the MMO has a duty to produce and publish Business Impact Target (BIT) assessments.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • June 2019 catch limit consultation

    The following are the proposed catch limits to be set for quota stocks in June 2019.

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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