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Marine planning in Scotland

Marine planning in Scotland. Rhona Fairgrieve Scottish Coastal Forum rhona.fairgrieve@scotland.gsi.gov.uk 0131 244 1540. Marine planning Licensing regime Marine protection & enhancement Seals conservation Enforcement. Marine (Scotland) Act, 2010. Territorial waters.

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Marine planning in Scotland

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  1. Marine planning in Scotland Rhona Fairgrieve Scottish Coastal Forum rhona.fairgrieve@scotland.gsi.gov.uk0131 244 1540

  2. Marine planning Licensing regime Marine protection & enhancement Seals conservation Enforcement Marine (Scotland) Act, 2010

  3. Territorial waters Scottish fisheries limit (200 nm) Marine (Scotland) Act covers Scottish territorial waters (HWM to 12 nm) UK & Scottish Parliaments have joint responsibility for planning Scottish Ministers have Executive Devolution over planning decisions from 12nm to 200nm

  4. Incorporates: • Scottish Govt. Marine Policy Division • Fisheries Research Service • Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency Responsible for: • Policy – secondary legislation • Science (including licensing) • Enforcement & compliance with legislation

  5. 3 tiers ~ international, national & local National Marine Plan & objectives Ability to consult international partners Regional Marine Plans ICZM Ecosystem management duty Marine planning National Marine Plan Scottish Marine Region Scottish Marine Region Scottish Marine Region Scottish Marine Region Stakeholder & Lead Partner Marine Planning Partnership Stakeholder Regional Marine Plan Stakeholder Stakeholder

  6. Possible SMRs Existing LCPs

  7. Timetable • Scottish Marine Regions consultation paper – November ‘10 • National Marine Plan – pre-consultative draft by spring ’11 • Regional Marine Plans – in due course: first anticipated from April ‘12 • Clarity needed over role of Local Authorities & LCPs in Marine Planning Partnerships

  8. Sound of Mull MSP

  9. 2010-12: A transitional period Transmogrification required

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