Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2026: BRIA
The business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the proposed Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (referred to in this document as Offshore Wind Environmental Assessment Reform Scottish Statutory Instrument (OW EAR SSI)).
Declaration
The Cabinet Secretary or Minister responsible for the policy (or the Chief Executive of non-departmental public bodies and other agencies if appropriate) is required to sign off all BRIAs prior to publication.
The Consumer Duty also requires that the Cabinet Secretary or Minister responsible for the policy (or the Chief Executive of non-departmental public bodies and other agencies if appropriate) to confirm that they are content that officials have considered the impact on consumers as required by the Consumer Scotland Act 2020 in completion of the Consumer Duty section of this BRIA.
I have read the Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment, and I am satisfied that, given the available evidence, it represents a reasonable view of the likely costs, benefits and impact of the leading options. I am satisfied that business impact has been assessed with the support of businesses in Scotland.
I am also satisfied that officials have considered the impact on consumers as required by the Consumer Scotland Act 2020 in completion of the Consumer Duty section of this BRIA.
Signed: Gillian Martin
Date: 06/01/2026
Minister's name: Gillian Martin
Minister's title: Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy
Scottish Government Contact point: Emily MacDonald, Strategic Compensation Policy Team, Offshore Wind Directorate