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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 title
An 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