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Presidential Decree No. 2/2017 redefining the competences of the Ministry of Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries.

Country/Territory
Mozambique
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República, I Série, 4th Supplement, No. 107.
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Marine pollution Pollution control Monitoring Inland waters Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
This Presidential Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Presidential Decree amends competences of the Ministry of Sea, Inland waters and Fisheries. Amendments deal, namely with regard to search and rescue activities for people and goods in maritime, river and lake areas carried out in coordination with other competent entities; to carrying out and coordinating activities to prevent and combat marine, river, lake and related pollution ecosystems, from sources likely to cause damage to the marine and coastal environment and the inspection, licensing and certification of infrastructures, any kind of platforms, including: floating platforms, artificial islands, cables and submarine pipes, material for waterway transport and respective maritime equipment and the maritime transport activity, with new competences in the management and conservation of marine resources.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.legis-palop.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Presidential Decree No. 17/2015 establishing competences of the Ministry of Sea, Inland Waters and Fisheries.

Legislation | Mozambique | 2015

Keyword: Marine pollution, Institution, Classification/declassification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Concession, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Freshwater fishes, Governance, Marine fisheries, Navigation, Sustainable use, Research, Harbour, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX