Decree-Law No. 2/81 establishing the conditions to be satisfied in order to perform scientific research within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1981 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 5/81, Series I, 7 Janaury 1981, pp. 26 and 27. Subject Sea, Environment gen. Keyword Marine pollution EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Research Maritime zone Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force after 30 days from its publication. Abstract The object of this Decree-Law is to establish the conditions to be satisfied in order to perform scientific research to combat marine pollution within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Republic of Portugal. It consists of 9 articles establishing that any national or foreign scientific activity to be performed within the EEZ must be accompanied by an authorization of the competent governmental authority. Full text Portuguese