9: Next Steps
Consultation
The Scottish Government and their consultants will be undertaking wide ranging consultation to gain the views of all stakeholders on the results of the SEA. Consultation events will provide forums for all interested parties and individuals to express their views on how the development of planning guidance for marine energy development should be progressed. Consultation will focus on the following topics:
Focus of the Consultation:
- The results of the Environmental Report
- How best to avoid, reduce or offset environmental effects
- Issues associated with the preparation and delivery of the Scottish Marine Bill and how these affect the environment
- The monitoring of the Scottish Marine Bill
Comments are to be provided by 23 January 2009.
Future Milestones
Table 9.1 lists future milestones for the next stages of the SEA, with corresponding dates.
Table 9.1: Forthcoming SEA Milestones
Expected Date | Milestone |
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December 2008 | Publication of the Environmental Report. Consultation commences |
January 2009 | Consultation ends |
April 2009 | Introduction of the Scottish Marine Bill to Parliament |
| February 2010 | Commencement of the Scottish Marine Bill |
Spring 2010 | Publication of Post-Adoption SEA Statement, which will: - Highlight how the SEA and consultation responses have influenced the development of the Scottish Marine Bill
- State the framework for monitoring the environmental effects of the Scottish Marine Bill to (a) identify any unforeseen adverse effects at an early stage; and (b) undertake appropriate remedial action
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Further Information
For further information on the SEA please contact:
Jacquelyn McDonald
Marine Strategy
Area 1A (S)
Victoria Quay
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ
Telephone: 0131 244 4079
E-mail: marinebill@scotland.gsi.gov.uk