Seafish response to Consultation on a Northern Ireland Marine Bill - Policy Proposals

Summary

The Northern Ireland Marine Bill will contain provisions for marine planning and marine nature conservation within Northern Ireland's territorial waters (within the 12 nautical mile limit). The consultation contains proposals a framework for Northern Ireland’s seas based on: a new system of marine planning that will balance conservation, energy and other resource needs; a further streamlining of marine licensing above that already provided for in the UK Act; and improved processes for marine nature conservation. Original consultation documents are available here: http://www.doeni.gov.uk/index/protect_the_environment/water/marine_bill_.htm

Publication date

01 July 2010