Since the Report was published (above link) we have been working on the following core tasks in readiness for a public consultation: The Management Handbook which provides a general approach and principles to the potential management is nearly complete and has been consulted upon with stakeholders; Management Options, as well as a suite of site documentation, are being developed by SNH and JNCC for each proposal in conjunction with Marine Scotland to inform discussions with marine interests on management of individual sites and form part of the consultation documentation; A Sustainability Appraisal has begun, and we are currently gathering data and evidence to generate strategic environmental and socioeconomic impact assessments for each MPA proposal as well as an overall cumulative assessment; Further analysis of Harbour Porpoise data is ongoing, and results are expected in late 2013 and, if appropriate the Scottish Government expects to receive Special Area of Conservation proposals under the EU Habitats Directive from the Statutory Nature Conservation Bodies in late 2014.