The bill lays out measures to overhaul the planning system for the seas around Scotland, including implementing a simpler licensing system that will reduce the administrative burden and reduce business costs in key growth areas such as renewable energy. It would also give the Scottish government the ability to establish conservation zones.
“Our seas support tens of thousands of jobs, generate billions of pounds for our economy, put food on our tables and are set to play an increasing role in powering our nation through wind and wave power,” says Richard Lochhead, Scotland’s rural affairs and environment secretary.
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