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Seabed Minerals (Amendment) Act (No. 1 of 2015).

Country/Territory
Cook Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Seabed Mineral Act 2009 to- (a) make provision for approved exploration licences and related matters; and (b) to clarify and harmonise the operation of the Seabed Mineral Act 2009 with the provisions of the Environment Act 2003.
Subject
Environment gen., Mineral resources, Sea
Keyword
Liability/compensation Mining Exploration Authorization/permit Ecosystem preservation Deep sea bed
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act amends the Seabed Mineral Act 2009 by; adding in section 7 the definition of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea; repealing subsection (3) of section 51; modifying provisions regarding tiles, fees and insuranace against harm to the environment and other matters.

Full text
English
Website
www.seabedmineralsauthority.gov.ck

References - Legislation

Amends

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