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  • Consultation on proposals to ban the distribution and/or sale of plastic straws, plastic - stemmed cotton buds and plastic drink stirrers in England.

    The purpose of this consultation is to gather views from stakeholders on the proposals to ban the distribution and/or sale of plastic straws, plastic - stemmed cotton buds and plastic drink stirrers in England. The proposed ban aims to further protect the environment from plastic pollution. More
    Closed 3 December 2018

  • Consultation on the Introduction of Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems for all licensed British fishing boats under 12 metres in length operating in English waters

    Defra are seeking your views on the introduction of Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems for all licensed British fishing boats under 12 metres in length operating in English waters. This consultation seeks to gain public views on the proposal to introduce Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) for all licensed British fishing boats under 12 metres in length operating in English waters (with English boats also covered outside of English waters). Defra proposes to make this a legislative... More
    Closed 14 November 2018

  • Call for Evidence: Non-Road Mobile Machinery and Red Diesel

    Non-road mobile machinery and red diesel Excluding use for agriculture, fishing vessels, home heating and static generators At Spring Statement 2018, the government announced a call for evidence on the use of rebated gas oil (often called red diesel) by non-road mobile machinery (NRMM - a class of portable, engine-operated machinery), in order to improve its understanding of what is preventing users from switching to cleaner technologies. Red diesel for agricultural use is outside the... More
    Closed 24 July 2018

  • Consultation on the Introduction of the Sea Fishing (Enforcement) Regulations 2018

    Defra are seeking your views on the introduction of the Sea Fishing (Enforcement) Regulations 2018. The proposed regulation has three purposes: it will reinstate enforcement powers to Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Officers (IFCOs) relating to EU technical and other conservation measures that were removed in error in 2015; it will extend IFCO powers so they can directly enforce other EU fisheries conservation measures such as new rules for bass and existing rules for blue fin tuna and... More
    Closed 18 April 2018

  • West of Walney Marine Conservation Zone

    The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is seeking views on draft proposals for potential management of commercial fishing in the part of West of Walney Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) inshore of 12 nautical miles. Three management options are being considered and the MMO would like feedback from all interested parties on the proposed management measures. The MMO would like any information you feel could be relevant to inform our decision for management at this site. In particular we... More
    Closed 12 January 2018

  • Banning the landing of egg-bearing lobsters and crawfish in England

    Defra is seeking views on the proposal to ban the landing of egg-bearing (also known as ‘berried’) lobsters and crawfish in England. More
    Closed 15 May 2017

  • Consultation on changes to the UK Fisheries Concordat

    The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in England, Welsh Government (Wales) and The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Northern Ireland) are seeking your views on proposed changes to the existing Fisheries Concordat that has been in place between England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales since 2012. The Concordat sets out the licensing of fishing vessels and the allocation of fish quota received through the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy. It... More
    Closed 28 February 2017

  • Establishing a multi-annual plan for demersal stocks and nephrops in the North Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks

    Defra would welcome your views on a proposal for multi-species management land for demersal fish stocks and nephrops. More
    Closed 1 February 2017

  • Formal consultation of MMO Margate and Long Sands European Marine Site (Specified Areas) Bottom Towed Fishing Gear Byelaw 2016

    The byelaw will help protect sensitive areas of the Margate and Long Sands sandbanks, and the MMO would like feedback from all interested parties on the proposed management measures. More
    Closed 12 December 2016

  • Marine Management Organisation call for evidence on marine protected area assessments

    The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is carrying out site assessments for those marine protected areas (MPA) in English inshore waters that we are the lead regulator for. These assessments will help ensure current and potential fishing activities do not have a negative impact on habitats and species in these MPAs. We are seeking your views on these draft assessments. More
    Closed 12 December 2016

  • Reducing unused licences (latent capacity) in the English 10 metre and under fishing sector

    We want to know what you think about current levels of latent capacity in the English 10 metre and under finfish and shellfish sectors. We would also like your views on how to reduce latent capacity to help to solve any problems. Latent capacity means the number of licences issued to allow fishing for quota species, which are not used. It also describes licences issued and used to catch 300kg quota species or less a year. The term is also used for rights (entitlements) to catch shellfish,... More
    Closed 31 March 2015

  • Common Fisheries Policy: Implementation of the demersal landing obligation (discard ban) in England

    We are seeking your views on our proposals to implement the landing obligation in England for demersal fisheries. The landing obligation puts an end to the wasteful practise of discarding, thus preventing fish being thrown back into the sea, dead, after being caught. The phased introduction of a landing obligation, also known as a “discard ban”, was one of the key successes the UK Government secured in reforming the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The reform is designed to deliver... More
    Closed 31 March 2015

  • Introduction of a Points System for Fishing Vessel Masters

    The purpose of the consultation is to seek views on our proposals to introduce a new system of points against masters of fishing vessels who are found guilty of serious fisheries offences. The points system would see masters convicted in court of fisheries offences awarded a number of points, in addition to any penalties applied by the court. These points would work in a similar fashion to the points scheme that has operated for many years in the driving licence system. A series of... More
    Closed 19 November 2014

  • IFCAs: Report to Parliament about Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities' conduct and operation

    This is a Call for Evidence. Every four years, the Defra Secretary of State must prepare a report about the conduct and operation of Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs). The report must be laid before Parliament. This first report will cover the period to the end of August 2014. More
    Closed 1 August 2014

  • Triennial Review of the Marine Management Organisation

    The Triennial Review of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) launched on 10 September 2013. As an executive non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB), the MMO is required to undergo a Triennial Review to ensure that it is still needed as an individual NDPB and that it is operating in compliance with the principles of good corporate governance. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) was established on 1 April 2010 with a remit to make a significant contribution to sustainable development... More
    Closed 11 October 2013
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