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.