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A new report examines conclusions from the Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) Strategic Renewables Unit’s (SRU) project to progress the implementation ...
The report examines conclusions from the Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) Strategic Renewables Unit’s (SRU) project.
The project aims to progress the implementation of post-consent monitoring standards for offshore wind farms in English waters.
The project focuses on receptors where agreed standards already exist and where standardisation would be appropriate.
Underwater noise was identified as one of the six criteria best suited to standardised monitoring.
Other environmental receptors chosen were marine mammals, seabirds, benthic habitats, fish and shellfish and geophysical surveys.
The project team reviewed publications identifying best practice in collecting and reporting offshore wind monitoring data.
The document is titled "Marine licensing: Standardisation of Post-Consent Environmental Monitoring for Wind Farms in English Waters - GOV.UK".
The MMO are inviting input into improving guidance via a short online survey.
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A new report examines conclusions from the Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) Strategic Renewables Unit’s (SRU) project to progress the implementation of post-consent monitoring standards for offshore wind farms in English waters, for receptors where agreed standards already exist and where standardisation would be appropriate. Underwater noise was identified as one of the six criteria best suited to standardised monitoring. The project team reviewed the many publications identifying best practice in collecting and reporting offshore wind monitoring data - other environmental receptors chosen were marine mammals, seabirds, benthic habitats, fish and shellfish and geophysical surveys.
Marine licensing: Standardisation of Post-Consent Environmental Monitoring for Wind Farms in English Waters - GOV.UK
The MMO are inviting input into improving guidance via a short online survey: Complete our short survey.
A new Bill proposing that fireworks noise levels are restricted was introduced by Yasim Qureshi, Labour MP for Bolton South and Walkden, on December 3rd.
The Home Office has issued proposals to relax licensing hours in England and Wales, if England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland reach the semi finals of the world cup in July 2026.
A UK strategy for the conservation of whales and dolphins (cetaceans) - has been published. It acknowledges that underwater noise sits alongside climate change and bycatch is a threat impacting these
The Scottish Government have opened a consultation on proposed changes to the Environmental Noise (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
A report commissioned by the Department for Business and Industrial Strategy to look at assessment of noise from onshore wind farms is now published.
The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to permitted development rights including air source heat pumps(ASHP).
As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.
The Government are seeking views on proposals for changes to the planning process for national infrastructure projects.
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