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Environmentally Sensitive Species (Leatherback Turtle) Notice, 2014 (LN No. 88 of 2014).

Country/Territory
Trinidad and Tobago
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Legal Supplement Part B–Vol. 53, No. 37–28th March, 2014.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Biodiversity Management/conservation Protection of species Ecosystem preservation Endangered species Turtles
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Notice, made under section 41 of the Environmental Management Act, designates as an environmentally sensitive species (ESS) the leatherback turtle (described in Part I of the Schedule). This species is considered to be critically endangered. The reason for the designation of the ESS is to meet the objectives set out in Part II. The limitations on use of and activities with regard to the ESS with which compliance is required are as specified in Part III, whereas the wise use of the ESS is permitted and the mitigating measures to be undertaken are as specified in Part IV. Limitations on use and prohibited activities include, amongst others, any action that results in habitat alteration, disturbance or destruction, or agricultural and industrial development that will cause any undue disturbance to the habitat or ecosystems upon which the ESS depends at any phase of its lifecycle and deliberate or reckless capture of the ESS in commercial shrimp trawler nets.

Full text
English
Website
www.ema.co.tt

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Management Act (Cap. 35:05).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Framework law, Institution, EIA, Environmental planning, Special fund, Inspection, Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, Cultural heritage, Protection of environment, Policy/planning, Waste management, Waste disposal, Freshwater pollution, Protected area, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX