Ministerial Decree No. 246 validating Fisheries Regulation. Country/Territory Kazakhstan Document type Regulation Date 2005 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Artisanal fishing Non-commercial fishing Fishing area Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Aral Sea, Asia, Caspian Sea, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Abstract The present Ministerial Decree validates the statute of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and establishes its competence. The main tasks of the Ministry shall be: (a) state supervision over environmental protection, observance of environmental legislation and compliance with ecological requirements; (b) state environmental control system development; (c) optimization of environmental protection; (d) international cooperation; (e) dissemination of environmental information and education. The Ministry shall carry out the following functions: (a) policy-making; (b) rate setting for emissions; (c) licensing; (d) environmental monitoring; (e) environmental audit; (f) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); (g) environmental research. Full text Russian Website balychok.kz References - Legislation Implements Law No. 593 of 2004 on protection, reproduction and management of wildlife. Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2004 Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Subsidy/incentive, Aquaculture, Animal welfare, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Protection of species, Trade in species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Ministerial Decree No. 414 of 1995 validating Regulation on protection of fish stocks and regulation of fisheries. Legislation | Kazakhstan | 1995 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Allocation/quota, Aquatic animals, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Fishing vessel, Fishing gear/fishing method, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ministerial Decree No. 1480 of 1996 validating Regulation on fisheries and catch of aquatic animals. Legislation | Kazakhstan | 1996 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Total allowable catch, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Aquatic animals, Allocation/quota, Fishing area, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Fishery management and conservation, Maritime zone Source: FAO, FAOLEX