Marine Infrastructure Post Consent Regulations 2026 Consultation

Overview

The Department is in the process of bringing the remaining parts of Marine Infrastructure Management Act 2016 ('MIMA') into operation and the next stage is by way of the preparation of these post consent Regulations.

The Regulations will set out what happens once a consent has been granted but where an applicant determines they wish to request some amendments to that consent, whether they be non-material or material changes, or for the implementation of that consent, as per sections 42 to 49 of MIMA.

The Department will determine which of these Regulations it will introduce and when. Specifically, the Regulations may provide for:

1. The processes and requirements in respect of non-material change (section 42), and material change applications and revocation (section 43)
    
2. Consultation for applications for non-material change and material changes and revocation
    
3. Implementation plans including their form and content (section 45)
    
4. The powers of entry (section 47) that are required as part of the implementation of a consent granted under the Act
    
5. Confirmation of compliance (section 48)
    
6. Remedial works (section 49)

At this time, there is no commitment that all of the relevant provisions of the MIMA to which this consultation relates will be brought forward at the same time, if at all. Further work will likely be required for some of the provisions, however, views are being sought on the current principle proposals. If these change, it will be as a result of this consultation, or advice to the Department from external legal or industry advisors.

Why your views matter

The Department is currently preparing the Regulations as they relate to what happens after a consent is granted under the Marine Infrastructure Management Act 2016. This set of Regulations will specifically relate to non-material and material changes any such consent.

The Regulations may also include some other post consent provisions, but a decision on their inclusion will be made at a later date. The Department welcomes feedback on the overarching principles proposed which are being used to prepare the draft Regulations.

What happens next

It is the intention of this consultation that the principles proposed to be included within the forthcoming Regulations will be outlined and views sought on those. Once all views have been considered, and any required amendments made to the Regulations, the Department will prepare the final version of the Regulations and proceed with making them and laying before a future sitting of Tynwald.

Reasonable adjustments and alternative formats

The Department is committed to equal opportunities and our aim is to make our documents easy to use and accessible to all.

The Department will take steps to accommodate any reasonable adjustments and provide such assistance as may reasonably be required to enable access or reply to this consultation.

If this document is required in another format or assistance is required with accessing or replying to this consultation, please email OffshoreDevelopments.DOI@gov.im

Responding to this consultation and questions

This consultation can be responded to by clicking on the 'Online survey' link below.

Alternatively you can download a paper version of this consultation from the 'Related' section below and email it to OffshoreDevelopments.DOI@gov.im or post it to:

Emma Rowan,
Senior Infrastructure Policy Officer,
Central Support and Change Division,
Department of Infrastructure,
Sea Terminal Building,
Douglas,
Isle of Man,
IM1 2RF