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Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP) Act of 2009 (Republic Act No. 10067).

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act establishing the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in the province of Palawan as a protected area under the NIPAS Act (R.A. 7586) and the Strategic Environmental Plan (SEP) for Palawan Act (R.A. 7611), providing for its management and for other purposes.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Management/conservation Institution Authorization/permit Special fund Endangered species Protection of habitats Zoning Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the day its complete publication in 2 newspapers of general circulation.
Abstract

This Act declares the Tubbataha Reefs and the Jessie Beazley Reef in the Province of Palawan to be a protected area. The Act defines its boundaries and establishes a ten nautical mile buffer zone from the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park (TRNP).

Full text
English
Website
www.glin.gov