Summary
The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public consultation on the draft Fisheries Management Plan for Non-Quota Shellfish in Northern Ireland.
This consultation invites feedback on the proposed Northern Ireland Non-Quota Shellfish Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) for Brown Crab, Velvet Crab, Lobster, King Scallops and Queen Scallops, including its policies, actions, and potential environmental impacts described in the environmental report.
The Non-Quota Shellfish FMP provides a framework for the sustainable management of non-quota shellfish
Documents
- Equality screening assessment
- Nature Conservation Advice Report
- Rural Needs Impact Assessment
- Strategic Environmental Assessment - Environmental Report
- DRAFT FMP for NON QUOTA STOCKS (Crab Lobster Scallops)
- Consultee Letter
- Consultation Questions
Consultation description
The primary method for responses is online via Citizen Space.
Ways to respond
Write to:
Sea Fisheries Policy Branch,DAERA Marine and Fisheries Division,
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Rathkeltair House
Market Street
Downpatrick
BT30 6AJ