Earthmoving Regulations (Chapter 2401-1). Country/Territory Palau Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Coastal zone management Soil conservation/soil improvement Erosion Authorization/permit Coral Geographical area Oceania, Small Island Developing States Abstract Regulations promulgated by the Republic of Palau Environmental Quality Board (“the Board”). They regulate earthmoving operations, i.e. any construction or other activity which disturbs or alters the surface of the land, coral reef or bottom of lagoons (reg. 3). All earthmoving operations in Palau shall be conducted in accordance with these Regulations and in such a way as to prevent accelerated erosion or accelerated sedimentation (reg. 4). Erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be set Full text English References - Legislation Amended by Amendment to the Earthmoving Regulations (Chapter 2401-1). Legislation | Palau | 1999 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX