Environment Protection (Alligator Rivers Region) Act 1978.

Subject

Land & soil, Mineral resources

Keyword

Institution Research Policy/planning

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific

Abstract

There shall be a Supervising Scientist for the Alligator Rivers Region (sect. 4). Functions of Supervising Scientist in relation to uranium mining in the Region are described in section 5, whereas section 5A describes functions of Supervising Scientist in relation to general mining in a conservation zone. "Conservation zone" means a conservation zone declared under section 8A of the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1975. An Advisory Committee is established under section 16 and a Technical Committee under section 22. Section 23 provides for the establishment of an Alligator Rivers Region Research Institute. The Institute may undertake, on a commercial basis, research on environmental matters for other persons. (49 sections completed by a Schedule)

Full text

English

Website

www.legislation.gov.au

References - Legislation

Amended by

Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment Act (No. 1) 2006 (No. 165 of 2006).

Legislation | Australia | 2006

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Marine fisheries, Biodiversity, Endangered species, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Reform (Consequential Provisions) Act 1999 (Act No. 92 of 1999).

Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2010)

Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, EIA, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Wetlands, Migratory species, Alien species, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Biodiversity, Marine mammals, Endangered species, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX