Marine strategy framework directive consultation - UK initial assessment and proposals for good environmental status

Publication Year

2012

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Seeks views on implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive which requires Member States to take measures to achieve or maintain Good Environmental Status (GES) for their seas by 2020. GES involves protecting the marine environment, preventing its deterioration and restoring it where practical, while using marine resources sustainably.

Document History

Superseded by Marine strategy part one: UK initial assessment and good environmental status (HM Government, 2012) and Marine strategy part two: UK marine monitoring programmes (DEFRA, 2014). Consultation closed on 18 June 2012. Joint consultation between DEFRA, the Northern Ireland Executive, the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government. Related to the following: Marine strategy framework directive consultation - UK initial assessment and proposals for good environmental status: impact assessment (HM Government, 2012).

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