PART 7MISCELLANEOUS
Reports to the Commission72
1
In relation to the offshore marine area, the functions of sending to the Commission—
a
a report pursuant to Article 16(2) of the Habitats Directive (reports on derogations applied under Article 16(1) of the Habitats Directive), and
b
a report pursuant to Article 17(1) of the Habitats Directive (reports on the implementation of measures taken under the Habitats Directive),
are functions of the Secretary of State.
2
A report of the kind mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) must be prepared—
a
for the period beginning with the date of the commencement of these Regulations and ending on 31st December 2008; and
b
for every two-year period thereafter.
3
A report of the kind mentioned in paragraph (1)(b) must be prepared—
a
for the period beginning with the date of the commencement of these Regulations and ending on 31st December 2012; and
b
for every six-year period thereafter.
4
The Secretary of State must make such arrangements as he considers appropriate for a copy of any report provided to the Commission under paragraph (1)(b) to be made available for inspection by members of the public.