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Regulation 33 - Summary of Packages

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Regulation 33(2) gives NatureScot a statutory responsibility to advise other relevant authorities as to the conservation objectives for marine SACs in Scotland, and any operations which may cause deterioration of natural habitats or the habitats of species or disturbance of species for which the site has been designated.

Ascrib Isay and Dunvegan

Berwickshire & North Northumberland Coast

Dornoch Firth & Morrich More

Eileanan agus Sgeiran Lios Mor – Lismore

Faray and Holm of Faray

Firth of Lorn

Firth of Tay & Eden Estuary

Isle of May

Loch Creran

Loch Laxford

Loch nam Madadh

Lochs Duich Long and Alsh Reefs

Luce Bay

Monach Islands

Moray Firth

Mousa

North Rona

Papa Stour

Sanday

Solway Firth

Sound of Arisaig

South East Islay Skerries

St Kilda

Sullom Voe

Sunart

The Vadills

Treshnish Isles

Yell Sound Coast

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