Resolution No. 1599 of 2006 concerning the protection of Egyptian coasts. Country/Territory Egypt Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 205, 9 September 2006, 4 pp. Subject Sea Keyword Authorization/permit Coastal zone management Concession Institution Marine protected areas Protected area Geographical area Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden Abstract This Resolution aims at the protection of Egyptian coasts by specifying the tasks and competencies of the relevant authorities. The present Resolution is composed of 11 articles. Article 1 defines and delimits the Egyptian coasts. Articles 2 and 4 entrust the General Egyptian Authority for Coast Protection, in cooperation with the Environment Apparatus, to control and protect the coasts. Article 5 deals with the application for obtaining the necessary licences for any tourist or service projects. Article 6 establishes the High Committee for licence’s application. Articles 7-10 provide for the documents to be enclosed with the application and its approval. Full text Arabic