HC Deb 15 March 2002 vol 381 c1169

'(1) If any part of a marine site of special interest ceases to be included in such a site because it is included in a European marine site, the appropriate nature conservation body must notify—

  1. (a) the confirming authority;
  2. (b) so far as reasonably practicable, each competent marine authority which exercises functions in relation to the site;
  3. (c) any other competent marine authority which in the opinion of the body should be notified;
  4. (d) any other person who the body is directed by the confirming authority to notify.

(2) The body must also publish the notification, on as many occasions as the confirming authority may direct, in—

  1. (a) the London Gazette;
  2. (b) at least one local newspaper circulating in an area near to the site; and
  3. (c) such other publication as the confirming authority may direct.

(3) A notification under this section has effect from the date on which it is published in the London Gazette.'.—[Mr. Meacher.]

Brought up, read the First and Second time, and added to the Bill.

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