Marine Licensing
The new Marine Licensing legislation comes into operation on the 6th April 2011. It replaces licensing under the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (FEPA). The full suite of legislation and accompanying documents are available to download below:
New Marine Licensing Legislation:
The Marine Licensing (Application Fees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011. (54KB) 
The Marine licensing (Exempted Activities) Order (Northern Ireland) 2011. (96KB)
The Marine Licensing (Register of Licensing Information) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011. (58KB)
The Marine Licensing (Appeals) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011. (38KB)
The Marine Licensing (Civil Sanctions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2011. (81KB)
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Explanatory Memorandum's to the legislation:
Explanatory Memorandum to the Marine Licensing (Application Fees) Regulations (Northern Iireland) 2011 (23KB)
Explanatory Memorandum to the Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) Order (Northern Ireland) 2011 (26KB)
Explanatory Memorandum to the Marine Licensing (Register of Information) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (22KB)
Explanatory Memorandum to the Marine Licensing (Appeals) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011. (23KB)
Explanatory Memorandum to the Marine Licensing (Civil Sanctions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2011. (26KB)
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Regulatory Impact Assessment:
Regulatory Impact Assessment for Marine Licensing. (71KB)
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Marine Licensing Consultation Responses
The Department would like to thank stakeholders and key organisations which have contributed to the development of the marine licensing proposals, both prior to and during the consultation period.
During the consultation period, the Department presented to and discussed the proposed policy and legislation with a variety of stakeholder groups
The summary of consultation responses is available to download by clicking here.(185KB)
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New Legislation under Marine & Coastal Access Act 2009
From early 2011, a new marine licensing regime will regulate development in the marine environment, replacing the current FEPA licence, permission for extraction of minerals by marine dredging and marine works Environmental Impact Assessment requirements.
We are currently consulting on our proposals for legislation to introduce the new marine licensing system. The key features for this system include:
- registration of information on marine licensable activities;
- proposals for exempt activities;
- proposed fees and charges;
- sanctions and enforcement; and
- making appeals against licensing decisions, statutory notices and monetary penalties.
You can access the full consultation paper below:
Marine Licensing under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (1.12MB)
The consultation closes on the 3rd November 2010. The Department welcomes your comments. Details of how to respond are provided in the consultation document.
Our address and phone number has changed, so please address all correspondence to:
Marine Policy Team,
3rd Floor, Millennium House,
17-25 Great Victoria Street,
Belfast.
BT2 7AD
02890 416933
If you would like to be added to our list of stakeholders, or you have any questions about Marine Licensing, please email us at marineteam@doeni.gov.uk
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Stakeholder Workshop
We are hosting a stakeholder workshop on Tuesday 12th October in Belfast. Spaces are limited so please contact us if you wish to attend. Email: marineteam@doeni.gov.uk or telephone (028) 90 416933
Please visit the marine licensing archive page to view the presentations given on that day.
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Current system – “FEPA”
At present, the Department is responsible for controlling all deposits into the sea up to the High Water Mean Spring (HWMS) tidemark under Part II of the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (FEPA). The licensing system under FEPA regulates the deposit of substances or articles in Northern Ireland's territorial waters (from HWMS out to 12 nautical miles), or under the seabed. This includes the disposal of dredged material, construction work such as the building of jetties, and the reclamation of land.
Further information on the current FEPA system is available at: www.ni-environment.gov.uk/marine-license
Further information on marine issues:
UK Marine Bill
FEPA Licence (Food and Environmental Protection Act)
Marine Aggregates
Marine Strategy Framework Directive
EU Integrated Maritime Policy
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