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Developing a Ports National Policy Statement consultation document [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Publication details: London DFT 2009Subject(s): LOC classification:
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Foreword -- Introduction and purpose of this document -- Transport and the economy: the essential role of ports -- The need for additional capacity -- An uncertain future -- A successful and competitive market-led sector -- Connecting ports to the rest of the transport network -- Transport that works for everyone: supporting economic growth; reducing greenhouse gases; contributing to better safety, security and health -- Promoting equality of opportunity -- Improving quality of life, and promoting a healthy natural environment -- Key considerations for decision making -- Overarching questions on the NPS -- Appraising the sustainability of the national policy statement -- Appropriate assessment -- Impact assessment -- Summary of consultation questions -- Responding to this consultation: confidentiality; consultation events -- What happens next? -- Annex A: List of consultees -- Annex B: Code of practice on consultation
Summary: Consultation document seeks views on the draft national policy statement (NPS) for ports. Advocates need for additional port capacity. Discusses the balance required between the economic benefits of ports and their adverse impacts on local communities and the environment. Accompanying documents to be consulted along with the consultation document are: the draft National Policy for ports; a consultation stage Appraisal of Sustainability of the draft NPS; a consultation stage Appropriate Assessment of the draft NPS and a consultation stage Impact Assessment for the NPS.Summary: Deadline for comments is 15 February 2010.
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Foreword -- Introduction and purpose of this document -- Transport and the economy: the essential role of ports -- The need for additional capacity -- An uncertain future -- A successful and competitive market-led sector -- Connecting ports to the rest of the transport network -- Transport that works for everyone: supporting economic growth; reducing greenhouse gases; contributing to better safety, security and health -- Promoting equality of opportunity -- Improving quality of life, and promoting a healthy natural environment -- Key considerations for decision making -- Overarching questions on the NPS -- Appraising the sustainability of the national policy statement -- Appropriate assessment -- Impact assessment -- Summary of consultation questions -- Responding to this consultation: confidentiality; consultation events -- What happens next? -- Annex A: List of consultees -- Annex B: Code of practice on consultation

Consultation document seeks views on the draft national policy statement (NPS) for ports. Advocates need for additional port capacity. Discusses the balance required between the economic benefits of ports and their adverse impacts on local communities and the environment. Accompanying documents to be consulted along with the consultation document are: the draft National Policy for ports; a consultation stage Appraisal of Sustainability of the draft NPS; a consultation stage Appropriate Assessment of the draft NPS and a consultation stage Impact Assessment for the NPS.

Deadline for comments is 15 February 2010.