The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published a guidance report to support the implementation of marine planning policies for socio-economics, tourism and seascape (Fugro, Amalgam Landscape, Risk & Policy Analysts).

The EC's Directorate General for Enterprise and Industry has commissioned RPA and BiPRO GmbH to undertake a study to support the Commission on the preparation of an impact assessment to identify and develop the most adequate way to increase transparency and ensure regulatory oversight for nanomaterials.