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2. Outline of the Principles

These guidance principles provide a first step in developing an appropriate approach for defining the impact area on land for large industrial developments (such as offshore windfarms) at sea. The principles are based on a review of literature and

Publication type: Research and analysis
Date: 30 June 2022

Part of:: Defining 'local area' for assessing impact of offshore renewables and other marine developments: guidance principles

2. How environmental considerations have been integrated into the market restrictions on problematic single-use plastic items

A report on how we have taken environmental considerations, the Environmental Report and consultation findings into account when finalising the The Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Scotland) Regulations 2021.

Publication type: Impact assessment
Date: 11 November 2021

Part of:: Environmental Protection (Single-use Plastic Products) (Scotland) Regulations 2021: strategic environmental assessment - post adoption statement

Summary and recommendation

Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) of classifying the Ythan Estuary, Sands of Forvie and Meikle Loch (extension) Special Protection Area.

Publication type: Impact assessment
Date: 03 December 2020

Part of:: Ythan Estuary, Sands of Forvie and Meikle Loch (extension) Special Protection Area: BRIA

FGN2022/01 SPFM amendments: February 2022

The Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM) is issued by the Scottish Ministers to provide guidance on the proper handling and reporting of public funds.

Date: 27 January 2023

Part of:: Scottish Public Finance Manual

Part 3: The status of the juvenile salmon stock

Report of a three year project carried out by Marine Scotland to investigate the spring component of the River South Esk salmon stock.

Publication type: Progress report
Date: 22 March 2016

Part of:: Spring salmon on the River South Esk, Scotland: Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Vol 7 No 10

Introduction

Information on smolt sizes is required to plan acoustic tagging studies aiming to improve understanding of fish movement and behaviour in the coastal zone, to aid planning for marine renewables. This report assessed pre-existing information on smolt

Publication type: Progress report
Date: 06 March 2015

Part of:: Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Volume 6 Number 2: Spatio-temporal variability in Scottish smolt emigration times and sizes

1 Non-Technical Summary

This report summarises the findings of the Sustainability Appraisal undertaken on the draft pilot Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan incorporating a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) required under Directive 2001/42/EC and

Publication type: Corporate report
Date: 15 June 2015

Part of:: Pilot Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan - Sustainability Appraisal

Summary

This report explores the potential need for acoustic deterrent devices at high energy sites to warn marine mammals to the presence of tidal devices.

Publication type: Research and analysis
Date: 16 October 2013

Part of:: The use of acoustic devices to warn marine mammals of tidal-stream energy devices

3 The Approach to the Assessment

This Environmental Report documents the results of the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) which is an assessment of the effects of the plans on relevant environmental receptors. In this assessment the effects of the plan on the following have

Publication type: Impact assessment
Date: 25 July 2013

Part of:: Draft Sectoral Marine Plans for Offshore Renewable Energy in Scottish Waters- Strategic Environmental Assessment: Environmental Report and Appendix A

1. Introduction

This document provides guidance on applying for consents and marine licences for offshore renewable energy projects within both Scottish Territorial Waters (out to 12 nautical miles (“nm”)) and Scottish Offshore Waters (12-200 nm). It updates

Publication type: Consultation paper
Date: 15 October 2018

Part of:: Offshore wind, wave and tidal energy applications: consenting and licensing manual

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