Marine Act (Northern Ireland) 2013: Chapter 10 explanatory notes

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The United Kingdom Government and devolved Administrations have committed jointly to the introduction of new marine legislation based on sustainable development principles. The Marine Act (Northern Ireland) 2013 builds on the provisions set out in the UK's Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (ISBN 9780105423096 Marine Act (Northern Ireland) 2013 sets out a new framework for Northern Ireland's seas based on: a system of marine planning that will balance conservation, energy and resource needs; improved management for marine nature conservation; and streamlining of marine licensing for some electricity projects. It establishes a strategic system of marine planning in Northern Ireland's inshore region (out to 12 nautical miles) that will be proactive, co-ordinated and responsive; assists in the delivery of a modernised licensing and enforcement regime that is streamlined, consistent and promotes integrated decision making; and contributes to the delivery of the United Kingdom's aim of establishing an "ecologically coherent network of Marine Protected Areas", so that marine biodiversity is protected and international and European commitments are met. The Act consists of 50 sections, five parts and two schedules.