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Chapter 1 of Title 27 of the Pohnpei State Code - Pohnpei Environmental Protection Act of 1992.

Country/Territory
Micronesia, Fed. States
Territorial subdivision
Pohnpei
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Institution EIA Environmental planning Policy/planning Freshwater pollution Pollution control Management/conservation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act establishes the Environmental Protection Agency, defines powers and duties of the Agency, provides for its internal organization, declares the policy Government of Pohnpei in respect of environmental protection and sustainable development, defines responsibilities of the State regarding the protection of the environment and plant and animal life, provides for judicial review of decisions of the Agency, defines offences and prescribes penalties for such offences.

Full text
English
Website
www.vanuatu.usp.ac.fj