Explanatory note

These Regulations establish an appeals procedure in relation to decisions taken under section 71 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. They apply in relation to any licensable marine activity for which the Welsh Ministers are the appropriate licensing authority under section 113 of that Act.

Part 1 (regulations 1 to 3) deals with introductory matters.

Part 2 (regulations 4 and 5) contains provisions setting out a right of appeal to the Welsh Ministers against marine licensing decisions and requiring the Welsh Ministers to appoint a person to determine such appeals.

Part 3 (regulations 6 to 8) contains provisions relating to time limits for, and contents of, notices of appeal, and decisions as to appeal procedure.

Part 4 (regulations 9 and 10) contains provisions relating to notices, representations and comments.

Part 5 (regulations 11 to 20) contains provisions relating to hearings and inquiries.

Part 6 (regulations 21 and 22) contains provisions relating to the determination of the appeal.

Part 7 (regulations 23 to 25) contains supplementary provisions relating to failure to take action, supply of documents, extending deadlines and providing additional information.

A full impact assessment of the effect that this instrument will have on the costs of business, the voluntary sector and the public sector is available from the Marine Consents Unit, Welsh Assembly Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ, or at the Welsh Assembly Government website at www.wales.gov.uk.