Environment Act 2003 (No. 23 of 2003).

Subject

Environment gen., Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Framework law Basic legislation Institution EIA Environmental planning Special fund Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Marine pollution Policy/planning Pollution control Waste disposal Waste prevention Waste management Freshwater pollution Basin/catchment/watershed Sustainable development Inland waters Biodiversity Management/conservation Wetlands Coastal zone management Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Protected area Protection of species

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific

Abstract

The Act provides for the establishment, powers, functions etc. of the National Environment Service, and Island Environment Authorities, the convening the National Environment Council and the Cook Islands Environment Forum, the appointment of (National) Environment Officers and their powers, environmental impact assessment and environmental planning, protected areas, use of the monies of the Environment Protection Fund, pollution control and other matters relating to the environment as defined in section 2.

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Rarotonga Environment Act 1994-1995 (Act No. 39 of 1995).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 1995

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, EIA, Marine area, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Marine pollution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Rarotonga Environment Amendment Act 1998 (Act No. 16 of 1998).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 1998

Keyword: Institution, Offences/penalties, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Rarotonga Environment Amendment Act 1999 (Act No. 18 of 1999).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 1999

Keyword: Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Environment (Atiu and Takutea) Regulations 2008.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2008

Keyword: Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Coastal zone management, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Water supply, Potable water, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Wetlands, Traditional rights/customary rights, Protection of habitats, Protected area, Alien species, International trade, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment (Mitiaro) Regulations 2008 (No. 5 of 2008).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2008

Keyword: Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Coastal zone management, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Crustaceans, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Water supply, Sewerage, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable use, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Wetlands, Traditional rights/customary rights, Protection of habitats, Protected area, Alien species, International trade, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Act (Ozone Layer Protection) Regulations 2008 (No. 23 of 2008).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2008

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, International trade, Authorization/permit, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seabed Minerals Act No. 5 of 2019.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2019

Keyword: Deep sea bed, Mining, Monitoring, Enforcement/compliance, Institution, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment (Montreal Protocol) Regulations 2021.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2021

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Certification, Climate change, Hazardous substances, International trade, Offences/penalties, Ozone layer, Pollution control, Public health, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Maritime Zones Act No. 1 of 2018.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2018

Keyword: Basic legislation, Coastal zone management, Continental shelf, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Maritime zone, Sovereignty, Territorial sea

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marae Moana Act 2017 (No. 10 of 2017).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2017

Keyword: Land-use planning, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protection of species, Offences/penalties, Integrated management, Coastal zone management, Marine protected areas, Sustainable development, Protected area, Marine area, Basic legislation, Marine mammals, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Coral, Protection of habitats, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX