Proposed West Coast of Scotland Nephrops and North Sea Nephrops: Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) - consultation

Footnotes

1 The definition for a “co-ordinating authority” is given in Annex A (p. 55) of the JFS, which is: - “Coordinating Authority: The fisheries policy authority which will coordinate the preparation and management of the plan on behalf of the other fisheries policy authorities acting jointly”.

2 The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017

3 The Marine Strategy Regulations 2010

4 UK marine policy statement - GOV.UK

5 Environment Act 2021

6 Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009

7 Marine (Scotland) Act 2010

8 Weblink to UK sea fisheries annual statistics report 2024

9 The MAP was part of the EU Common Fisheries Policy which was retained and now, as amended, forms part of assimilated law.

10 An explanation of a MSY approach to fishing is provided in Advice published by ICES