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MSFD Descriptor 9 Requirements: Targets and Indicators

Descriptor 9 (contaminants in food) is one of eleven Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) qualitative Descriptors to be used in determining whether Good Environmental Status (GES) has been achieved for European regional seas (Directive

Publication type: Progress report
Date: 03 November 2014

Part of:: Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Volume 5 Number 15: Development of a Sampling Programme and Measurement of Contaminants in Food for Marine Strategy Framework Directive Descriptor 9

6. MORE EFFICIENT RESOURCING

Provides advice on how the requirements of the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 can be met within the development planning process.

Publication type: Advice and guidance
Date: 19 March 2010

Part of:: Planning Advice Note 1/2010: strategic environmental assessment of development plans

SECTION 2

Consultation seeking comments on the proposals for a Water Resources Bill.

Publication type: Consultation paper
Date: 01 February 2012

Part of:: Scotland the Hydro Nation: prospectus and proposals for legislation consultation

2 Technical background

This report presents modelling of the acoustic output of operational off-shore wind turbines and its dependence on the type of foundation structure used.

Publication type: Progress report
Date: 11 September 2013

Part of:: Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Volume 4 Number 5: Modelling of Noise Effects of Operational Offshore Wind Turbines including noise transmission through various foundation types

Annex A - List of Consultees

Outcome report on a consultation seeking views on new controls in the Scottish creel fisheries and on increasing the minimum landing size for West of Scotland Nephrops.

Publication type: Consultation analysis
Date: 03 October 2013

Part of:: Consultation on new controls in the Nephrops and Crabs and Lobster Fisheries - Outcome Report

Appendix B. Assumptions on MPA Feature Extents

This report provides Marine Scotland with evidence on economic and social effects to inform a Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) for each possible NC MPA, and a Sustainability Appraisal for the suite of proposals as a whole.

Publication type: Progress report
Date: 19 August 2013