UK Statutory Instrument
2001
United Kingdom
The Offshore Petroleum Activities (Conservation of Habitats) Regulations 2001
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What this Act requires
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Interpretation
Application of the Directives
Consent for geological surveys
Appropriate assessments
Projects which should be carried out for imperative reasons of overriding public interest
Control of activities under licence
Review of directions given by the Secretary of State
Review of existing decisions
Consideration on review
Appeal to High Court, High Court of Northern Ireland or Court of Session
Protection of certain creatures
Protection of certain birds
Protection of certain plants
Lawful activities
Activities affecting creatures or plants which are necessary for imperative reasons of overriding public interest
Activities affecting birds which are necessary for imperative reasons of overriding public interest
Prohibition of certain methods of capturing or killing species listed under Annex IV(a) of the Habitats Directive
Prohibition of certain methods of capturing or killing birds
Prohibition of certain methods of capturing or killing species listed under Annex V of the Habitats Directive
Offences
Service of notices and other documents
Fees
Use of electronic communication
Review
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
NSTA
PrimaryNorth Sea Transition Authority
Licenses and regulates the UK oil and gas, offshore hydrogen, and carbon storage industries. Issues petroleum production licences and CO2 storage licences. …
Marine Management Organisation
Licenses marine activities in English waters, including construction, dredging, and deposits at sea. Issues marine licences for offshore renewable energy projects below …
Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning
Regulates environmental aspects of offshore oil and gas, carbon storage, and gas unloading/storage. Issues environmental permits, approves oil spill response plans, and …
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