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Seabed Minerals Act No. 5 of 2019.

Country/Territory
Cook Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish an effective and responsible regulatory scheme for the management of the seabed minerals of the Cook Islands.
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Deep sea bed Mining Monitoring Enforcement/compliance Institution Certification
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act comes into force on a date appointed by the Queen's Representative by Order in Executive Council.
Abstract

This Act lays down rules for the effective and responsible management of the seabed minerals. This Act establishes the national framework for seabed minerals activities, including in relation to the release of areas of seabed for seabed minerals activities, controls for the issue and regulation of titles, institutional arrangements for administration of the scheme including monitoring and enforcement. Furthermore, this Act sets forth provisions on the establishment of the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority, the Seabed Minerals Advisory Committee and the Seabed Minerals Fund; areas available for seabed mineral activities within Cook Islands national jurisdiction; permits and licences for seabed mineral activities; the duties and responsibilities of permit and title holders and licensees; and seabed mining in international seabed area.

Full text
English
Website
www.sbma.gov.ck

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Act 2003 (No. 23 of 2003).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2003

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, EIA, Environmental planning, Special fund, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Basin/catchment/watershed, Sustainable development, Inland waters, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Wetlands, Coastal zone management, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Protected area, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marae Moana Act 2017 (No. 10 of 2017).

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2017

Keyword: Land-use planning, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protection of species, Offences/penalties, Integrated management, Coastal zone management, Marine protected areas, Sustainable development, Protected area, Marine area, Basic legislation, Marine mammals, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Coral, Protection of habitats, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Seabed Minerals Act 2009.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2009

Keyword: Environmental planning, Hazards, Enforcement/compliance, Marine pollution, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Basic legislation, Mining, Exploration, Minerals, Concession, Deep sea bed, Institution, Authorization/permit, EIA, Offences/penalties, Early warning system, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Seabed Minerals (Exploration) Regulations 2020.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2020

Keyword: Certification, Deep sea bed, Enforcement/compliance, EIA, Exploration, Inspection, Marine area, Mining, Monitoring, Protection of environment, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seabed Minerals (Exploration Fees) Regulations 2020.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2020

Keyword: Certification, Deep sea bed, Exploration, Mining, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Seabed Minerals (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2021.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2021

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Deep sea bed, Exploration, Mining, Procedural matters, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seabed Minerals (Amendment) Act No. 18 of 2020.

Legislation | Cook Islands | 2020

Keyword: Certification, Deep sea bed, Exploration, Minerals, Mining, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Hazards, Marine pollution, Pollution control, Precautionary principle, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX