28 Apr 2014
The Defra Secretary of State must prepare a report about the conduct and operation of IFCAs every four years, starting from the date when IFCAs were first established in 2010. The report must be laid before Parliament. Defra has, today, started a process to collect evidence that will help us write the first report. We […]
28 Apr 2014
Maureen Gaines Editor, WET News The Cyclicality Working Group has been working away behind the scenes to eradicate the negative side of the five-yearly AMP cycles. Communication and innovation are key to the process going forward. I have been talking to the group’s chair, Richard Coackley, to find out more. The Cyclicality Working Group were […]
28 Apr 2014
MMO ‘This report Review of environmental data associated with post-consent monitoring of licence conditions of offshore wind farms (MMO 1031)examines outcomes and conclusions from monitoring regimes undertaken as a result of statutory requirements imposed on developers of offshore wind farms (OWFs) in UK waters through consent conditions. Consent conditions are typically developed between the regulator […]
28 Apr 2014
EC ‘The European Parliament has endorsed a Directive for Maritime Spatial Planning which should help Member States develop plans to better coordinate the various activities that take place at sea, ensuring they are as efficient and sustainable as possible. In coastal and maritime areas, many activities compete for the same space and resources: fishing […]
28 Apr 2014
Routledge is pleased to publish a range of titles which look at marine and water issues, our most recent titles can be viewed here and a selection of titles are highlighted below. Governing Marine Protected Areas In this innovative volume, the author addresses some important challenges related to the effective and equitable governance of marine […]
18 Apr 2014
In partnership with the Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA), and on behalf of English Heritage, Place Services at Essex County Council have been commissioned to prepare national guidance on ‘SuDS and the Historic Environment.’ The overall aim of the project is to research, compile and produce national guidance on sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) […]
18 Apr 2014
This document provides guidance on best practice for in-situ measurement of underwater sound, This new report has been jointly funded by The Crown Estate, the National Measurement Office (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) and Marine Scotland (The Scottish Government). “This document provides guidance on best practice for in-situ measurement of underwater sound, for processing […]
18 Apr 2014
EAC ‘The report sets out the findings of the Committee’s inquiry, which examined the measures covered in a proposed EU regulation on the management on invasive species, as well as proposals from the Law Commission to change the law on invasive species. The Environmental Audit Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to consider […]
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