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Environmental Planning and Protection Bill, 2017.

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
A Bill for an Act to provide for environmental planning and protection and for connected purposes.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Basic legislation Capacity building Community management Liability/compensation Enforcement/compliance Data collection/reporting Early warning system/emergency intervention system EIA Environmental planning Environmental security Institution Offences/penalties Policy/planning Precautionary principle Public participation Research Risk assessment/management Sustainable development
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into force on such date as the Minister may appoint by notice published in the Gazette.
Abstract

The objectives of this Act are (i) to protect the environment of the islands of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas in order to provide for development to maintain ecological integrity and the social and economic welfare of the community, (ii) to provide a legal framework for the protection, enhancement, and conservation of the environment in a sustainable manner, (iii) to promote best practices in environmental management to prevent environmental degradation through policies, planning as well as pu

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