Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests regarding coastal zone regulation. Country/Territory India Document type Regulation Date 1991 (2001) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Coastal zone management Sustainable development Bed Wetlands Freshwater resources management Basin/catchment/watershed Geographical area Asia, Southern Asia Abstract The Central Government hereby declares the coastal stretches of seas, bays, estuaries, creeks, rivers and backwaters which are influenced by tidal action (in the landward side) up to 500 metres from the High Tide Line and the land between the Low Tide Line and the High Tidal Line as Coastal Regulation Zone. It also imposes with this Notification restrictions on the setting up and expansion of industries, operations or processes, etc., in the Zone. Article 2 lists activities prohibited in the zon Full text English Website www.moef.nic.in References - Legislation Implements Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986. Legislation | India | 1986 (1996) Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Noise pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Sustainable development Source: FAO, FAOLEX Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (No. 29 of 1986). Legislation | India | 1986 Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards, Framework law, Basic legislation, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous substances, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Notification No. III amending the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification. Legislation | India | 1997 (2000) Keyword: Coastal zone management, Groundwater, Potable water, Saltwater intrusion/siltation, Water shortage/drought, Flood, Sewerage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Notification No. S.O. 1088 of the Ministry of Environment and Forests amending Notification of the Ministry of Environment and Forests regarding coastal zone regulation. Legislation | India | 2006 Keyword: Mining, Coastal zone management, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Coastal Regulation Zone (Amendment) Notification. Legislation | India | 1994 (2000) Keyword: Coastal zone management, Concession, Management/conservation, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Tourism, Use restrictions, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX