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Meteorology, Geoscience and Ozone Services Act No. 7 of 2021.

País/Territorio
Samoa
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2021
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
An Act to regulate the management of meteorology (weather and climate), geo-science and ozone services and establish the Multi-Hazard Early Warning System and for related purposes.
Materia
Aire y atmósfera, Medio ambiente gen.
Palabra clave
Cambio climático Recopilación de datos/informes Peligros Sistema de alerta temprana Capa de ozono Principio de cautela Evaluación/manejo de riesgos
Área geográphica
Asia y Pacifico, Oceania, Polinesia, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Pacífico Sur
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the date of assent by the Head of State.
Resumen

This Act lays down rules for: (I) giving recognition and authority to continue the functions of the Meteorology, Geoscience and Ozone Services Division; (II) promoting the development and improvement of meteorological forecasting, geo-science and ozone layer protection and regulatory services for Samoa; (III) establishing and maintaining the Multi-Hazard Early Warning System to enable individuals, communities and organisations threatened by a meteorological geo-science, ozone related event to prepare, and to act appropriately, and in sufficient time to reduce the risk of harm to human life, damage to property and the environment arising from the impact of such events; and (IV) ensuring that functions of the Division contribute to the safety, security and protection of life and property through early detection analysis of available data and notification of all potential natural risks.

Texto completo
Inglés
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