(This note is not part of the Regulations)
Regulations 5 and 6 of these Regulations amend the Marine Licensing (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (“the principal Regulations”) to increase by one-third certain specified fees payable in respect of applications to the Scottish Ministers for a marine licence in connection with generating stations.
Regulation 7 of these Regulations provides that the fees for applications for a marine licence in connection with generating stations are subject to regulation 6 of the principal Regulations but in a modified way to provide for the annual revision of fees from 1st April 2013 (and subsequent years) by reference to changes in Consumer Price Index figures.
Consequential amendments are made by regulations 3 and 4.
A Business Regulatory Impact Assessment has been prepared and placed in the Scottish Parliament Information Centre. Copies can be obtained from Marine Planning and Policy, 1A South, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ.