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Marine and Coastal Access Bill [HL]

Amendment 63 63: After Clause 13, insert the following new Clause— ““MMO’s power of veto over nationally significant infrastructure projects (1) The MMO shall have the power to veto any development consent for nationally significant infrastructure projects within the UK marine area or Welsh zone granted under Parts 6 and 7 of the Planning Act 2008 (c. 29). (2) The MMO shall have the power to veto any decisions regarding the construction or extension of Welsh offshore generating stations made by orders under section 3 of the Transport and Works Act 1992 (c. 42). (3) In exercising its powers of veto under subsections (1) and (2), the MMO must have regard to— (a) the need to protect the environment, (b) the need to protect human health, (c) the need to prevent interference with legitimate uses of the sea, and such other matters as the MMO thinks relevant.””