Publication - Impact assessment
West of Scotland Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area (NCMPA) site boundary amendment: final business and regulatory impact assessment
This assessment is undertaken to estimate the costs, benefits and risks of the proposed boundary amendment for the West of Scotland MPA that may impact the public, private or third sector. It has been updated following public consultation.
Declaration and publication
I have read the partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment and I am satisfied that (a) it represents a fair and reasonable view of the expected costs, benefits and impact of the policy, and (b) that the benefits justify the costs. I am satisfied that business impact has been assessed with the support of businesses in Scotland.
Signed:
Ms Martin, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy.
Date: 28 July 2025
Scottish Government Contact Point:
Marine Directorate
Contact
Email: Marine_biodiversity@gov.scot