Designation of four Marine Protected Areas in Scottish waters: consultation analysis
Summary of the analysis of responses submitted on the designation of the four possible Marine Protected Areas; North-east Lewis, Sea of the Hebrides, Shiant East Bank and Southern Trench.
Annex D: Acronyms
ADD
Acoustic Deterrent Device
BRIA
Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment
CMA
Conservation and Management Advice
DCA
Data Confidence Assessment
Defra
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
EPG(M)
Environmental Protection Guidelines (Maritime)
EPS
European Protected Species
GES
Good Environmental Status
HVDC
High-voltage direct current
ICIA
Island Communities Impact Assessment
MarPAMM
Marine Protected Areas Management and Monitoring
MESAT
Maritime Environmental and Sustainability Assessment Tool
MLWS
Mean Low Water Springs
MOD
Ministry of Defence
MPA
Marine Protected Area
NGO
Non-Governmental Organisation
NMP
National Marine Plan
OSCP
Oil Spill Contingency Response
pMPA
Possible Marine Protected Area
SEA
Strategic Environmental Assessment
SEIA
Socio-Economic Impact Assessment
SMWWC
Scottish Marine Wildlife Watching Code
SNCB
Statutory Nature Conservation Body
VMS
Vessel Monitoring System
Contact
Email: marine_conservation@gov.scot
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