The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has launched two consultations on the north east, north west, south east and south west marine plans for England.
The consultations focus on the draft Statement of Public Participation for each area and the draft Sustainability Appraisal scoping report.
The Statement of Public Participation sets out whom, when and how the MMO will engage with stakeholders during the marine planning process.
The Sustainability Appraisal provides an independent assessment of the marine plans at each stage of development.
The scoping report is the first stage of the Sustainability Appraisal, setting out what issues the appraisal will include, MMO said.
Both consultations close on 13 May at 11.59pm.
MMO chief planning officer Steve Brooker said: “The launch of these two consultations is a significant step in the development of marine plans for the north east, north west, south east and south west.
“I would encourage anyone with an interest in the marine area, or anyone who relies on it for their business to get involved.
“Stakeholder input has been invaluable in developing marine plans for the east and south areas, especially in identifying and understanding local issues and opportunities.”
Image: sxc
