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Phoenix Islands Protected Area (Amendment) Regulations 2017.

Country/Territory
Kiribati
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine protected areas Protected area Management/conservation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on the day they are published by the Office of the Te Beretitenti.
Abstract

These Regulations make amendments in Regulations 2 and 5 of the Phoenix Islands Protected Area Regulations 2008. Subsection 3 of the Regulation 2 is amended and new subsection 4 is added related to the objectives of the Regulations on the reflection of the inclusion of the Phoenix Islands Protected Area to the UNESCO World Heritage list and the implementation of the Cabinet decision on the inclusion of Winslow reef in the new Phoenix Islands Protected Area boundaries. Furthermore, Subsections 1 and 3 of the Regulation 5 are amended and new subsection 4 is added regarding the prescription of the Phoenix Islands Protected Area and the World Heritage Site Status.

Full text
English
Website
www.mfmrd.gov.ki

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Act 1999 (Act No. 9 of 1999).

Legislation | Kiribati | 2000

Keyword: Framework law, Data collection/reporting, Drainage/land reclamation, Effluent waste water/discharge, EIA, Certification, Environmental audit, Environmental standards, Marine pollution, Pollution control, Monitoring, Protection of environment, Recycling/reuse, Sustainable development, Waste disposal, Waste management, Standards, Fishery management and conservation, Fish products, Fishing authorization, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Marine fishes, Authorization/permit, Agricultural commodities, Processing/handling, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Fruits/edible nuts, Meat, Packaging/labelling, Land-use planning, Cultural heritage, Ecosystem preservation, Oil pollution, Coral, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Irrigation, Water supply, Inland waters, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Phoenix Islands Protected Area Regulations 2008.

Legislation | Kiribati | 2008

Keyword: Management/conservation, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Authorization/permit, Certification, Institution, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX