Amendment to Protected Areas Network and Micronesia Challenge (RPPL 7-42 of 2008). Country/Territory Palau Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to amend Title 24 of the Palau National Code, Chapter 34 to clarify the intent of the "Protected Areas Network Act"; to endorse the "Micronesia Challenge"; to provide financing provisions for the Protected Areas Network; and to implement an Environmental Protection Arrival Fee ("Green Fee") for the financial sustainability of the Protected Areas Network; and for other related purposes. Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Ecosystem preservation Special fund Environmental fees/charges Environmental planning Sub-national agreement Offences/penalties Policy/planning Basic legislation Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract This Act concerns the Protected Areas Network (PAN) created by RPPL No. 6-39 and inclusion in the network of protected areas created at state level. It sets up the Protected Areas Network Fund, and the assigns management and administration of the PAN to the Minister of Resources and Development, in consultation with the PAN Management Committee. The Fund shall serve as the Finance Trustee Corporation for the PAN. Full text English Website www.paclii.org