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Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007 

The Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007 transpose the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive, as last amended by the Public Participation Directive, for various marine works regulated under existing legislation. They were publicly consulted on between 15 December 2006 and 16 March 2007, and a consultation summary has now been published.

The Regulations will commence on 24 June 2007, and can be viewed at www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2007/20071518.htm. An Explanatory Memorandum, which includes a full Regulatory Impact Assessment, can be viewed at www.opsi.gov.uk/si/em2007/uksiem_20071518_en.pdf.

Increase to disposal licence charges under Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 Part ll

Following a public consultation which started on 8 February 2006 (with a further clarification being issued on 7 April 2006), Defra will be increasing licence charges for maintenance as well as capital disposal licences from 24 July 2006.

Page last modified: 31 March 2009
Page published: 31 March 2009