The suggestion of adopting the deemed (rather than separate) marine licence approach for harbour orders as well as for DCOs is also noted, as a point separate (at least for the time being) from the drafting of the NPSP. This is a matter for DEFRA to consider further, but in the meantime we do again note that the dual role of the MMO in harbour order casework renders this proposal perhaps less compelling or pressing than it might otherwise have been. Having considered this point, we intend to keep a separate section on dredging in the final proposed NPSP. Dredging is a unique feature of port applications across the range of NSIP and DCO development, and does involve regulatory features not present elsewhere. On balance we still think highlighting it in this way is justified in order to draw out its potential importance, but the overall regulation of dredging will indeed continue including in the context of wider marine licensing requirements and the dredge disposal levy, as noted above.