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South West Tobago Fisherman’s Association v. The Environmental Management Authority, EAP no. 4 of 2008/9

Country/Territory
Trinidad and Tobago
Type of court
National - lower court
Date
Dec 31, 2006
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Court name
Environmental Commission
Judge
Gift R.
Reference number
EAP No.4 2008/9
Language
English
Subject
Fisheries, Legal questions, Sea
Abstract

This is an appeal between fishermen and the Environmental Management Authority.

The Environment Management Authority allowed for Seismic Surveys to be conducted without a relevant EIA being conducted. The fishermen claim this has had an adverse impact on fish stocks as it effected the life span of the fish and their nesting grounds.

The original case found that the subcontracted party was responsible for the EIA of the seismic surveys. The environment management authority was also found to have breached their duty under section 16, 36, 37 and 40 of the Environment Management Act 2000. They were found to have acted beyond their legal power.

Full text
South West Tobago Fisherman’s Association v. The Environmental Management Authority, EAP no. 4 of 2008.pdf
SWTFA+v+EMA+-+Notice+of+Appeal.pdf
Website
www.caribbeanenvirolaw.org