Public Law 18-42. Country/Territory Northern Mariana Is. (USA) Document type Legislation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish by law the preservation, protection, and maintenance of public access of Managaha pursuant to Article XIV, section 3 of the CNMI Constitution by amending 1 CMC § 2653(c) and also establish by law the disposition and management of submerged lands by amending § 2653(k);and for other purposes. Subject Environment gen., Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Ecosystem preservation Protected area Zoning Marine area Marine protected areas Institution Cultural heritage Endangered species Protection of species Geographical area Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract The purpose of this Act is to establish by law the protection, preservation, and maintenance of public access of Managaha island. It amends 1 CMC § 2653 so as to redefine the powers and duties of the Department of Lands and Natural Resources in respect of environment, fisheries and wildlife of the Island. The Department shall be responsible, among other things for the preservation, protection, and maintenance of public access of Managaha pursuant to Article XIV, section 15 3 of the CNMI Constitution and for the management, use and disposition of three miles of the submerged lands off the coast of the Commonwealth, pursuant to the Submerged Lands Act, as amended [2 CMC 1201 et seq.] and in conjunction with the U.S. Public Law 113-34. The Secretary of the Department of Lands and Natural Resources may promulgate 13 necessary regulations to carry out its duties Full text English Website www.cnmileg.gov.mp