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<p>The UK has a comprehensive legal framework for development proposals for offshore
oil and gas fields under existing licences. All activities that may impact the environment
are subject to rigorous assessment as part of the environmental application process.</p><p>
</p><p>Regulatory decisions by the Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and
Decommissioning are made within the timeline set out in the relevant regulations.
For new developments, the time taken to reach a decision depends on the complexity
and nature of the project. The time taken to reach those decisions are regularly monitored
and reviewed as necessary.</p>
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