Consultations
Ofgem: Ofgem last week published initial proposals for the price control of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) storage facilities run by National Grid Liquefied Natural Gas (NG LNG). NG LNG owns & operates 3 LNG storage facilities offering a combination of commercial & regulated services. The regulated services are subject to a price cap set by Ofgem that was last reviewed in 2008. Since then, there have been a number of significant changes in the marketplace which have led NG LNG to ask for a review.
Ofgem's initial proposals document considers the operating & capital expenditure submitted by NG LNG and will engage in further discussions with interested parties prior to issuing our final proposals. The deadline for responses to the consultation is 20 December 2010. Ofgem will publish Final Proposals for this control in January 2011.
Press release ~ National Grid Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities price control – Initial Proposals & related docs
ScotGov: Public views are being sought (by 18 February 2011) on how to define Scottish Marine Regions within the Government's Marine Act. Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, Richard Lochhead said the designation of Scottish Marine Regions is a 'key element' of the implementation of the Marine (Scotland) Act. The options presented would result in 10-12 Scottish Marine Regions.
Defra: New proposals to give local communities a greater say in what is done to protect them from the risks of flooding & coastal erosion have been announced. Defra and the Environment Agency have published a consultation (closes on 16 February 2011) on a new national flood & coastal erosion risk management strategy for England, which aims to allow greater local involvement in planning and prioritising flood defences.
At the same time proposals to change the system for allocating money for flood defences are also being published, so that more schemes can get the go ahead. The proposed new funding criteria would mean that more flood defence schemes benefit from some level of Government funding. Those who will directly benefit from the schemes, such as local businesses & community groups, will have the opportunity for further voluntary investment.
Press release ~ National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy ~ Future funding for flood and coastal erosion risk management consultation
NICE: NICE is issuing a second consultation document as part of its appraisal of erlotinib (Tarceva, Roche Products) as a maintenance treatment for people with non-small-cell lung cancer who have had first line treatment and their disease has remained stable.
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