D11

11.1

11.2

D11

D11C1

D11C2

• Dutch part of the North Sea (ANS-NL-MS-1)

• Dutch part of the North Sea (ANS-NL-MS-1)

• Dutch part of the North Sea (ANS-NL-MS-1)

The approach used by the Netherlands for setting targets and indicators is described in Annex 3 of the Common Understanding document (Approach 3). Targets are set at the level of, and structured along the 29 criteria from the Commission decision 2010/477. Basic principle in drafting the targets is to keep them as surveyable and straightforward as possible, focussing on the, as far as known, main pressures and impacts as identified in the initial assessment. The targets for 2020 are realistic targets. Starting from the present situation described in the initial assessment and aiming for GES, realistic targets for 2020 are set, taking into account attainability and affordability, social and economic considerations and the response time of the ecosystem. Where GES cannot be attained in 2020 interim targets are formulated. Indicators are structured along the criteria of the commission decision ,making use of the list of indicators presented in the commission decision. Basic principle in drafting the indicators is to keep the set as concise as possible with a focus on making the achievement of targets measurable, making use of existing indicators, as much as possible, in order to make the monitoring both effective and efficient and as much as possible within the existing budgets. Indicators have to link up with indicators of neighbouring countries in the North Sea. Advices from EU and OSPAR working groups, ICES and national institutes as well as insights from other studies have been used.

The approach used by the Netherlands for setting targets and indicators is described in Annex 3 of the Common Understanding document (Approach 3). Targets are set at the level of, and structured along the 29 criteria from the Commission decision 2010/477. Basic principle in drafting the targets is to keep them as surveyable and straightforward as possible, focussing on the, as far as known, main pressures and impacts as identified in the initial assessment. The targets for 2020 are realistic targets. Starting from the present situation described in the initial assessment and aiming for GES, realistic targets for 2020 are set, taking into account attainability and affordability, social and economic considerations and the response time of the ecosystem. Where GES cannot be attained in 2020 interim targets are formulated. Indicators are structured along the criteria of the commission decision ,making use of the list of indicators presented in the commission decision. Basic principle in drafting the indicators is to keep the set as concise as possible with a focus on making the achievement of targets measurable, making use of existing indicators, as much as possible, in order to make the monitoring both effective and efficient and as much as possible within the existing budgets. Indicators have to link up with indicators of neighbouring countries in the North Sea. Advices from EU and OSPAR working groups, ICES and national institutes as well as insights from other studies have been used.

The approach used by the Netherlands for setting targets and indicators is described in Annex 3 of the Common Understanding document (Approach 3). Targets are set at the level of, and structured along the 29 criteria from the Commission decision 2010/477. Basic principle in drafting the targets is to keep them as surveyable and straightforward as possible, focussing on the, as far as known, main pressures and impacts as identified in the initial assessment. The targets for 2020 are realistic targets. Starting from the present situation described in the initial assessment and aiming for GES, realistic targets for 2020 are set, taking into account attainability and affordability, social and economic considerations and the response time of the ecosystem. Where GES cannot be attained in 2020 interim targets are formulated. Indicators are structured along the criteria of the commission decision ,making use of the list of indicators presented in the commission decision. Basic principle in drafting the indicators is to keep the set as concise as possible with a focus on making the achievement of targets measurable, making use of existing indicators, as much as possible, in order to make the monitoring both effective and efficient and as much as possible within the existing budgets. Indicators have to link up with indicators of neighbouring countries in the North Sea. Advices from EU and OSPAR working groups, ICES and national institutes as well as insights from other studies have been used.

Individual cases: preventing harmful effects on the ecosystem, particularly on marine fauna, resulting from specific activities such as pile-driving and seismic surveys

not relevant for targets

not relevant for targets

not relevant for targets

-7777

-7777

-7777

not relevant for targets

not relevant for targets

not relevant for targets

Impact

Impact

NotReported

2020-06

2020-06

9999-01

GES

GES

Interim

Overview of current and initiated policy
•Individual production of impulse noise by pile-driving activities for the construction of wind farms is subject to licensing under the Water Act and the Nature Conservation Act.
•The Ministry of Defence applies a code of conduct for clearing explosives.
•The Ministry of Defence also applies rules to control sonar system emissions.
•Rules for seismic surveys, in part because of the Conservation Plan for Harbour Porpoises, will be adjusted (in consultation with concerned stakeholders if appropriate),also taking into account prevailing regulations from neighbouring countries.
•The Ministry of Defence is exploring the effects of clearing explosives and looking at the possibilities of introducing alternative techniques or mitigating measures.

Overview of current and initiated policy
•Individual production of impulse noise by pile-driving activities for the construction of wind farms is subject to licensing under the Water Act and the Nature Conservation Act.
•The Ministry of Defence applies a code of conduct for clearing explosives.
•The Ministry of Defence also applies rules to control sonar system emissions.
•Rules for seismic surveys, in part because of the Conservation Plan for Harbour Porpoises, will be adjusted (in consultation with concerned stakeholders if appropriate),also taking into account prevailing regulations from neighbouring countries.
•The Ministry of Defence is exploring the effects of clearing explosives and looking at the possibilities of introducing alternative techniques or mitigating measures.

See under Target 11a for the overview of current and initiated policy.

• Noise

• Noise

• Noise