PART 2The right of several fishery
Welsh Ministers’ consent to a designation made under article 4(1)5
1
A request for the Welsh Ministers’ consent to a designation under article 4(1) must be made in writing and —
a
identify the area of the proposed several fishery area in accordance with article 4(2)(a);
b
include an illustrative map of the Order area with proposed boundaries between the regulated fishery area and the several fishery area marked on it;
c
include a statement from the Grantee in support of the request; and
d
where the Grantee has made regulations under article 20, confirm that the Grantee has given consideration to whether amendment of those regulations is necessary.
2
The Grantee must not seek the Welsh Ministers’ consent to a designation under article 4(1) that includes a part of the Order area in relation to which there are licences in force.
3
The Welsh Ministers may require the Grantee to provide them with any further information as they reasonably require to consider the request.
4
When considering whether to consent to a designation the Welsh Ministers must have regard to—
a
the impact of the designation on the European marine sites; and
b
the impact of the designation on the marine environment.
5
The Welsh Ministers’ consent must be given in writing.