Consultations

A large number of consultation exercises are conducted by Government and others to inform policy making. JNCC provides information and advice about nature conservation or other matters relating to JNCC through this mechanism to help ensure that decisions are based on sound evidence. Responses to consultations can be accessed through these pages.

DECC: Amendments to the Offshore Chemical Regulations 2002 and the Offshore Petroleum Activities (OPPC) Regulations 2005 (2009)

JNCC Consultation 0932

Enclosed is JNCC's response to a consultation from DECC, written in collaberation with CCW and NE. Submitted on 12th October 2009.

House of Lords: Managing the European Nitrogen Problem (2009)

JNCC Consultation 0931

JNCC's response addressing the consultation from the House of Lords regarding Nitrogen. This response was submitted by Simon Bareham, Chair of the Air Pollution Lead Coordination Network on 29th September 2009.

House of Lords Science and Technology Committee: Setting research funding priorities (2009)

JNCC Consultation 0929

An in-depth document from JNCC in response to the House of Lords querying funding priorities for science and technology research. Submitted by Dr Andrew Stott on 25th September 2009.

Defra: Proposal to require Offshore Transmission Owners to obtain a licence for the deposit of cables (2009)

JNCC Consultation 0928

JNCC's short letter in response to the consultation submitted by Defra. Submitted by Lucy Greenhill on 26th October 2009.

Defra: Secondary legislation for England and Wales under the Marine and Coastal Access Bill: Part 4 Marine Licensing (2009)

JNCC Consultation 0924

Enclosed is a 12-page document from JNCC in response to Defra's consultation pertaining to Part 4 of the Marine and Coastal Access Bill. Submitted by Lucy Greenhill on 22nd September 2009.

Defra: INSPIRE Directive: Transposition Document (2009)

JNCC Consultation 0922

A three-page document sent in by JNCC in response to Defra's consultation regarding the INSPIRE directive. Submitted by Dave Chambers.

Maritime and Coastguard Agency: Proposals to implement, by means of merchant shipping regulations, Council Directive 2005/33/EC as regards the sulphur content of marine fuels (2009)

JNCC Consultation 0918a

JNCC have enclosed both a short letter and reponse in reply to Maritime and Coastguard Agency's consultation - though the vast majority of this was outside of JNCC's remit. Sent in by Marcus Yeo on 2nd July 2009.

Defra: Delivering Marine Conservation Zones and European Marine Sites: (2009)

JNCC Consultation 0917

Enclosed is JNCC's response to Defra's Draft Strategy for handling Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) and European Marine Sites. Drafted and sent by Dr John Goold on 12th July 2009.

Natural England: Invasive Non-Native Species (2009)

JNCC Consultation 0915

Enclosed is the response from JNCC submitted within the form derived from Natural England's consultation

Scottish Government: Inquiry Into Future Fisheries Management (2009)

JNCC Consultation 0909

Enclosed is a written account of answers given by JNCC in response to the Scottish Government's inquiry into the future of fisheries management.

DCMS: World Heritage for the Nation: Identifying, Protecting and Promoting our World Heritage. (2009)

JNCC Consultation 0908

JNCCs response letter, dated 23rd February 2009, in reference to DCMS's consultation regarding World Heritage for the Nation

House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee: Inquiry UK offshore oil and gas (2009)

JNCC Consultation 0905

Memorandum from JNCC in collaberation with the three country agencies (CCW, SNH, NE) in response to the Inquiry from the House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee

Defra: Consultation on an amendment to the Marine Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2007 (2009)

JNCC Consultation 0904

JNCC's short response to Defra's consultation due to the remit of the majority of questions falling outside of JNCC's boundaries.

Industrial Pollution Control: EU Commission’s proposed Directive on Industrial Emissions IPPC (2008)

JNCC Consultation 0826

JNCC's letter and response to the three areas raised within the consultation; Substantive amendments; Combustion plants; Intensive livestock farming.

Defra: National Ecosystem Assessment (2008)

JNCC Consultation 0822

JNCC's submission to Defra after it sent out questions to its stakeholders relating to the collection and collation of data between the various companies and groups.

Scottish Government: Future management of risks from Phytophthora ramorum and Phytopthora kernoviae (2008)

JNCC Consultation 0818

A letter submitted from JNCC to the Scottish Government regarding their consultation on future management of risks from Phytophthora Ramorum and Phytophthora Kernoviae

Defra: Future management of risks from Phytophthora ramorum and Phytopthora kernoviae (2008)

JNCC Consultation 0817

A letter submitted from JNCC to Defra regarding their consultation on future management of risks from Phytophthora Ramorum and Phytophthora Kernoviae

Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution: Study on adapting the UK to Climate Change (2008)

JNCC Consultation 0816

JNCC's memorandum on Climate Change in 2008 and responses to questions which invite formal written evidence

European Commission: Green paper on the future relations between EU and the overseas countries and territories (OCTs) (2008)

JNCC Consultation 0814

JNCCs submission in regards to the green paper which discusses relations between the EU and OCTs, both of which are of great importance to the majority of JNCCs work,

Scottish Government: Sustainable Seas for All: A consultation on Scotland’s first marine bill (2008)

JNCC Consultation 0812

JNCC's response to a consultation supplied by the Scottish Government in relation to the Scottish Marine Bill

House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee: Halting UK Biodiversity Loss (2008)

JNCC Consultation 0810

JNCC has collated and assessed information from a wide range of sources to provide a comprehensive summary of the current status and trends in UK biodiversity

Defra: Draft Soil Strategy for England (2008)

JNCC Consultation 0809

JNCC's letter addressing the question posed by Defra on their intended Soil Stategy for England.

House of Lords European Union Committee: Winesses at a Call for Evidence for the Common Fisheries Policy (2008)

JNCC Consultation 0807

Enclosed is a written transcript given by JNCC and the three country agencies when caled upon by the House of Commons to give evidence regarding progress of the Common Fisheries Policy since 2002.

House of Commons Science and Technology Committee: Investigating the Oceans - Government Response (2008)

JNCC Consultation 0806

A submission by JNCC with regards to the government's response to the House of Commons Inquiry into Investigating the Oceans

House of Commons Science and Technology Committee: Call for evidence - Systematics and Taxonomy (2008)

JNCC Consultation 0805

A transcript of the oral evidence given by JNCC at a House of Commons Inquiry.

Defra: The future priorities for and delivery of the Aggregate Levy Sustainability Fund (ALSF) - April 2008 to March 2011 (2008)

JNCC Consultation 0802

JNCC's letter of response to Defra's Consultation regarding the issue of the Aggregate Levy Sustainability Fund

House of Lords European Union Committee, Sub-Committee D (Environment and Agriculture) inquiry into the Review of the Common Fisheries Policy (2008)

JNCC Consultation 0801

This evidence provided by JNCC is a co-ordinated response from JNCC, CCW, SNH and NE (“the Agencies”) with regarding to inquiry into the Review of the Common Fisheries Policy.

Defra: Towards a Defra Third Sector Strategy (2007)

JNCC Consultation 0730

JNCC's response to the proposal on a Third Sector Strategy

Defra: The Review of Schedule 9 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981; and the Ban on sale of certain non-native species (2007)

JNCC Consultation 0728

Enclosed is a Consultation Response Form in reply to the Defras queries relating to the amendment of Schedule 9 within the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, coupled with the ban on the sale of certain non-native species

Department of Transport: European Commission proposal to amend EU petrol, diesel and gas oil quality requirements (2007)

JNCC Consultation 0727

Enclosed is a Consultation Response Form in reply to the Department of Transport's proposal to amend EU petrol, diesel and gas oil quality requirements

Defra: Consultation on the proposed EU Soil Framework Directive and Initial Regulatory Impact Assessment (2007)

JNCC Consultation 0721

The attached response represents the views of JNCC on UK-related soils issues, in line with the general views of the country conservation agencies.

House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee Inquiry: Are biofuels sustainable? (2007)

JNCC Consultation 0719

JNCC welcomed the opportunity to give written evidence to the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee’s inquiry into the sustainability of biofuels, the consequences of their use and the use of regulations to minimise the impact of their use.

Defra: Environmental Liability Directive – Consultation on options for implementing in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (2007)

JNCC Consultation 0714

Enclosed is JNCC's response to a consultation from Defra, received in 2007.

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee: Inquiry into Defra's Implementation of the Environmental Liability Directive (2007)

JNCC Consultation 0713

Evidence given by JNCC in front of the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee in response to Defra’s implementation of the Environmental Liability Directive

House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee: Inquiry into Overseas Territories (2007)

JNCC Consultation 0711

JNCC welcomed the opportunity to give written evidence to the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee’s inquiry into the Overseas Territories. Our submission was focused on the application of international environmental treaties, conventions and other agreements to the Overseas Territories.

Green Paper on Market-based Instruments (2007)

JNCC Consultation 0709

Enclosed is JNCC's response to a consultation from the EU, based upon the use of Market-based Instruments (MBIs).

European Comission: Great Britain’s nature conservation agencies’ response to the Maritime Green Paper (2007)

JNCC Consultation 0706

This is a joint submission by JNCC, CCW, SNH and NE. JNCC served as the lead organisation for the writing and submission of this response with cooperation, participation and agreement received from the three country agencies.

House of Commons Treasury Committee: Inquiry into climate change and the Stern review: the implications for HM Treasury policy on tax and the environment (2007)

JNCC Consultation 0703

JNCC's written submission in response to the House of Commons Inquiry into Climate Change and the Stern Review.

House of Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committee: Inquiry into the FCO’s strategy, Active diplomacy for a changing world – the UK’s international priorities (2007)

JNCC Consultation 0702

JNCC's written submission in response to the House of Commons Inquiry into FCO's strategy.

House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee: Inquiry into the UN Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (2007)

JNCC Consultation 0701

A memorandum from JNCC in which evidence is provided relating to the House of Commons inquiry on matters relating to those that are relevant to the company's statutory remit.

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