PART 2The right of several fishery

Welsh Ministers’ consent to cancellation of a designation made under article 4(1)7

1

A request for the Welsh Ministers’ consent to a cancellation of a designation made under article 4(1) must be made in writing and—

a

include a statement from the Grantee in support of the request;

b

confirm it is made under this article;

c

confirm the date upon which it takes effect; and

d

be signed by the Grantee.

2

The Welsh Ministers may require the Grantee to provide them with any further information as they reasonably require to consider the request.

3

When considering whether to consent to a cancellation the Welsh Ministers must have regard to—

a

the impact of the cancellation on the European marine sites; and

b

the impact of the cancellation on the marine environment.

4

The Welsh Ministers’ consent must be given in writing.