Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone (Amendment) Act 2006.

Subject

Fisheries, Sea

Keyword

Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Foreign fishing High seas Migratory species International agreement-implementation Maritime zone Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Sovereignty

Geographical area

Oceania, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

This Act amends the Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1996 in section 60 regarding regulation-making powers of the Cabinet. New provisions are added to the section granting powers to make rules: (a) for the implementation of international agreements concerning law of the sea and the conservation of migratory fish stocks; (b) prescribing requirements for fishing by vessels of Niue in jurisdictions of other States or at the High Seas; and (c) implementing decisions of international f

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References - Legislation

Amends

Territorial Sea and Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1996 (Act No. 220 of 1997).

Legislation | Niue (New Zealand) | 1997 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Access right, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Implements treaty

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Montego Bay | Dec 10, 1982

Keyword: Alien species, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Management/conservation, Deep sea bed, Islands, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Risk assessment/management, Fishing licence fee, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Future generations, Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Size, Contract/agreement, Access right, Education, Data collection/reporting, Research, EIA, International organization, Long-range air pollution, Marine mammals, Mining, Business/industry/corporations, High seas, Sovereignty, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Migratory species, Vessel ownership, Court/tribunal, Marine resources management, Jurisdictional competence, Fishing licence, Harbour, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Fishing gear/fishing method, Navigation, Registration, Continental shelf, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Exploration, Seasons, International relations/cooperation, Technology transfer, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sustainable use

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000753)

Implements treaty

Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks

Treaty | Multilateral | New York | Aug 4, 1995

Keyword: Bycatch, Biodiversity, Artisanal fishing, Policy/planning

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001237)

Implements treaty

Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean

Treaty | Multilateral | Honolulu | Sep 5, 2000

Keyword: EIA, Migratory species, Precautionary principle, Institution, Size, Biodiversity, Fishery management and conservation, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Research, Registration, Inspection, Fishing vessel, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine pollution, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Artisanal fishing, Data collection/reporting, Sustainable use, Resource/damage valuation, Authorization/permit

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001400)