Guidance Documents: EU MSFD Process
You can access here guidance documents relevant for dredging. Documents are listed in revised chronological order.
MSFD: The first phase of implementation of the MSFD. The EC’s assessment and guidance
20 February 2014
MSFD: The first phase of implementation of the MSFD. Supporting Reports
20 February 2014
MSFD: Monitoring guidance for underwater noise in European seas – Part III
1 November 2013
MSFD: Monitoring guidance for underwater noise in European seas – Part II
1 November 2013
MSFD: Monitoring guidance for underwater noise in European seas – Part I
1 November 2013
MSFD: Monitoring for the MSFD - requirements and options
31 December 2012
MSFD: Marine knowledge 2020 - from seabed mapping to ocean forecasting
15 December 2012
MSFD: Report of the Technical Subgroup on onderwater noise
1 February 2012
MSFD: Common understanding of initial assessment, determination of GES
22 November 2011
MSFD: Marine Litter - Technical recommendations for the implementation of MSFD requirements
1 February 2011
MSFD: Seas for life
1 January 2011
MSFD: WG ESA - Guidance document
21 December 2010
MSFD: COM decision on criteria and methodological standards on GES
1 September 2010
MSFD: Scoping study on the requirements for economic assessment in the MSFD
1 June 2010
Overarching nature
EU Biodiversity Strategy
December 2011