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.