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Coast Conservation Regulations, No. I of 1982

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Regulation
Date
1983
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Authorization/permit Coastal zone management EIA Governance
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

These Regulations are made pursuant to Coast Conservation Act, No. 57 of 1981. Regulation No. 2 lays down the criteria to determine granting of permit for any development activity. Regulation No. 3 exempts cultivation of crops and planting of trees and other vegetation from the permit requirements. Regulation No. 6 provides the particulars to be furnished for an environment impact assessment.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Coast Conservation Act, No. 57 of 1981.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1981 (2011)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Coastal zone management, Environmental planning, Erosion, Authorization/permit, EIA, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX