Finfish Aquaculture Sector Plan
Overview
Scotland’s finfish aquaculture sector relies on Scotland’s high quality environment and abundant freshwater resources. We have unveiled firm, evidence-based proposals for a revised regulatory regime and at its heart, a new sector plan that outlines how we propose to do this.
Implementing a new regulatory regime
Our draft sector plan detailed strengthened monitoring and assessment processes and a more comprehensive approach to ensuring fish farm operators comply with all these requirements.
On 2 May, we met with over 50 of our stakeholders and presented the technical side of our modelling, monitoring and permitting regime. You can view these presentations below:
1. Overview of proposals for a new regulatory regime
3. Baseline surveys and operator monitoring
Consultation launch
SEPA CEO, Terry A'Hearn, introduced our proposals for a revised regulatory regime in November 2018.
The draft plan outlines enhanced standards for organic waste and a strengthened approach for licensing medicines.
Finfish Aquaculture Sector Plan
We published the following documents which provide additional context to support our regulation of the Finfish Aquaculture sector:
- Fish farm survey report - Evaluation of a new seabed monitoring approach to investigate the impacts of marine cage fish farms.
- SEPA position statement to support the implementation of the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011
Our press release explains more about the proposals for a revised regulatory regime.
Why your views matter
In preparing this draft sector plan, we have undertaken more scientific analysis, done more thorough thinking and held more discussions with stakeholders than ever before. We are determined to set the best and most up-to-date framework for regulating this sector.
Recognising the diverse range of views on finfish aquaculture, we were keen to hear directly from individuals, interest groups, NGOs, communities, companies and others with a view on the regulatory proposals.
Across November and December we will gathered feedback to shape the future of how we regulate the finfish aquaculture sector. We wanted our communities to inform and enrich the decisions we take every day to protect and enhance Scotland’s environment.
Community drop in events will gave you the chance to speak with a range of SEPA staff, find out more about the proposals and answer your questions.
Events
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Arran
From 15 Nov 2018 at 14:30 to 15 Nov 2018 at 18:30Auchrannie Resort, Glenhoy Suite, Auchrannie Road, Isle of Arran, KA27 8BZ
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Portree
From 20 Nov 2018 at 14:30 to 20 Nov 2018 at 19:30Skye Gathering Hall, 1934 Bank St, Portree, IV51 9DD
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Tarbert
From 22 Nov 2018 at 14:30 to 22 Nov 2018 at 19:30Harris Hotel, Scott Road, Tarbert, Isle of Harris, HS3 3DL
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Kirkwall
From 27 Nov 2018 at 14:30 to 27 Nov 2018 at 19:30Kirkwall & St Ola Community Centre, Broad Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1DH
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Lerwick
From 28 Nov 2018 at 15:00 to 28 Nov 2018 at 19:30Shetland Museums & Archives, Hay's Dock, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0WP
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Lochgilphead
From 4 Dec 2018 at 14:30 to 4 Dec 2018 at 19:00Lochgilphead Community Education Centre, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, PA31 8XQ
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Mull
From 5 Dec 2018 at 14:30 to 5 Dec 2018 at 19:30Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa, Craignure, Isle of Mull, PA65 6BB
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Mull
From 5 Dec 2018 at 14:30 to 5 Dec 2018 at 19:30Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa, Craignure, Isle of Mull, PA65 6BB
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Fort William
From 6 Dec 2018 at 14:30 to 6 Dec 2018 at 19:30The Nevis Centre, Studio Room, An Aird, Fort William, PH33 6AN
Audiences
- Local Authorities
- Fisheries
- Industry
- Aquaculture
- Public
- Water
- Waste
Interests
- Fisheries
- Water Quality
- Aquaculture
- Regulated activities
- Better regulation
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