Essential Services Act 2002 (No. 13 of 2002). País/Territorio Papua Nueva Guinea Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2002 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoBeing an Act to protect the community’s interest in the supply of essential services during an emergency. Materia Medio ambiente gen., Agua Palabra clave Peligros Abastecimiento de agua Alcantarillado Área geográphica Asia y Pacifico, Melanesia, Oceania, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Pacífico Sur Resumen This Act empowers the Head of State to declare that in prescribed circumstances a period of emergency exists in relation to an essential services. essential services include water supply and sewerage and access to ports and harbours. The Act also sets out powers of Minister (not defined) during period of emergency and provides with respect to delegation of powers and functions by minister and compliance with directions, etc. of the minister. Texto completo Inglés