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  • Nuclear Test Ban 2014 (No. 327 of 2014).

    Legislation | Nauru | 2014

    Keyword: Nuclear energy, Radiation, International agreement-implementation

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990.

    Legislation | United States of America | 1990

    Keyword: Alien species, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Policy/planning, Aquatic animals

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (revised edition).

    Legislation | United States of America | 1976

    Keyword: Marine fisheries, Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, Total allowable catch, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Cartilaginous fishes, Indigenous peoples, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty, Protection of species

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Lands, Surveys and Environment Act 1989.

    Legislation | Samoa | 1990

    Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, Coastal zone management, Fishery management and conservation, Land reform, Land tenure, Expropriation, Public land, Lease, Survey/mapping, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Protected area, Management/conservation

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Fishery Management Plan for U.S. West Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species.

    Legislation | United States of America | 2003

    Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Climate change, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Diadromous fish, Migratory species, Cartilaginous fishes, Landing, Bycatch, Total allowable catch, High seas, Fishing gear/fishing method, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Artisanal fishing, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Non-commercial fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Marine mammals

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Constitution of Kiribati.

    Legislation | Kiribati | 1979

    Keyword: Codified constitution, Local government, Right to property, Unitary state, Human rights, Expropriation, Traditional rights/customary rights, Agricultural land, Soil conservation/soil improvement

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Marine Mammal Protection Act.

    Legislation | United States of America | 1972

    Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Marine area, Data collection/reporting, Research, Endangered species, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Oil Pollution Act (33 U.S.C. 1001).

    Legislation | United States of America | 1990

    Keyword: Liability/compensation, Marine pollution, Special fund, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Ecosystem preservation

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act).

    Legislation | United States of America | 1972

    Keyword: Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Marine pollution, Freshwater resources management, Water supply, Institution, Water quality standards, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Groundwater, Wetlands, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Monitoring, Surface water, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Aquaculture

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (P.L. 104–303).

    Legislation | United States of America | 1996

    Keyword: Coastal zone management, Ecosystem preservation, Inland fisheries, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Fishery management and conservation, Freshwater resources management, Flood, Wetlands, Water supply, Waterworks

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011-2036a)

    Legislation | United States of America | 2008

    Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Indigenous peoples, Food security, Nutrition, Breastfeeding/infant food

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN Act).

    Legislation | United States of America | 2016

    Keyword: Water supply, Waterworks, Community management, Flood, Disasters, Water shortage/drought, Traditional rights/customary rights, Water rights, Wetlands, Sustainable development, Indigenous peoples

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Agricultural Act of 2014.

    Legislation | United States of America | 2014

    Keyword: Agricultural development, Farming, Policy/planning, Sustainable development, Financial agricultural measures, Environmental standards, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Inland fisheries, Food security, Food quality control/food safety, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, Packaging/labelling, Forest management/forest conservation, Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Animal welfare, Plant production, Sustainable use, Irrigation, Water conservation zone, Wetlands, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Animal Welfare Regulations (9 CFR, Subchapter A of Chapter 1).

    Legislation | United States of America | 2013

    Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Research, Offences/penalties

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Clean Air Act.

    Legislation | United States of America | 1990

    Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Ozone layer, Climate change, Emissions, Monitoring, Environmental planning, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Environmental standards

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Amendment No. 22 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico.

    Legislation | United States of America | 2004

    Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Marine fishes, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Bycatch

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) (42 U.S.C.).

    Legislation | United States of America | 2011

    Keyword: Waste management, Pollution control, Environmental security, Public health, Research, Basic legislation, Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Recycling/reuse, Drugs, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX