General Question · S2O-08748 · Session 2
Whether it is satisfied that ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Firth of Forth will not have an adverse affect on the conservation status of…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is satisfied that ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Firth of Forth will not have an adverse affect on the conservation status of European Protected Species in the area.
The answer
Consideration of the implicationsfor nature conservation arising from the proposal for ship to ship transfer in theFirth of Forth has not yet been completed.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency(MCA) will shortly be co-ordinating a publicconsultation to assess the implications for relevant nature conservation sites ofForth Ports’ revised and amplified oil spill contingency plan. The consultationis designed to establish whether the revised and amplified plan will adversely affectthe integrity of those nature conservation sites.
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)will provide further advice on the nature conservation implications of the proposalunder the Habitats Directive. Their advice will also cover European Protected Species.
The Executive will respond tothe MCA consultation when it has had the opportunity to consider SNH’s full advice.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency(MCA) will shortly be co-ordinating a publicconsultation to assess the implications for relevant nature conservation sites ofForth Ports’ revised and amplified oil spill contingency plan. The consultationis designed to establish whether the revised and amplified plan will adversely affectthe integrity of those nature conservation sites.
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)will provide further advice on the nature conservation implications of the proposalunder the Habitats Directive. Their advice will also cover European Protected Species.
The Executive will respond tothe MCA consultation when it has had the opportunity to consider SNH’s full advice.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2O-08748 by reference.