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A decision regarding (30/04/2008) regarding: Sea Transport Policy - Harbours (Amendment No. 41) (Jersey) Regulations 2008.

Decision Reference: MD-E-2008-0088
Decision Summary Title :	Sea Transport Policy Notice to Harbour Master		Date of Decision Summary:	30 April 2008
Decision Summary Author:	Colin Gibaut Director Strategic Development		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	Sea Transport Policy Notice to Harbour Master - Harbours (Amendment No. 41) (Jersey) Regulations 2008		Date of Written Report:	30 April 2008
Written Report Author:	Colin Gibaut Director Strategic Development		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject: Sea Transport Policy – Harbours (Amendment No. 41) (Jersey) Regulations 2008
Decision(s): The Minister agreed to issue a notice under Regulation 4(4) to direct the Harbour Master to designate combined passenger and private vehicle ferry services to be services that require a permit. The Minister agreed to issue a notice under Regulation 5(6)(a) to advise the Harbour Master of the policy associated with the granting of permits. The Minister agreed to issue a notice under Regulation 6(10)(a) to advise the Harbour Master of the policy associated with the negotiating of agreements. The Minister agreed to instruct the Harbour Master to comply with the draft understanding with Guernsey concerning passenger car ferry sea transport policy.
Reason(s) for Decision: To ensure a smooth transition from the existing ramp permit legislation, due to expire on 6 May 2008. To ensure that no new combined passenger and private vehicle ferry service commences without being in conformity with States policy on sea transport. To ensure transparency regarding the making of agreements with the harbours of the Island.
Resource Implications: There are no new financial, property, ICT or human resources issues arising.
Action required: Following the Ministerial Decision, the Minister will sign the associated letter. The letter and policy notices will be sent to the Harbour Master.
Signature: Senator P.F.C.Ozouf		Position: Minister
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):