Earthmoving Regulations.

These Regulations regulate earthmoving operations, i.e. any construction or other activity which disturbs or alters the surface of the land, coral reef or bottom of lagoons (reg. 1.3). All earthmoving operations in Micronesia shall be conducted in accordance with these Regulations and in such a way as to prevent accelerated erosion or accelerated sedimentation (reg. 2.1). Erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be set forth in a plan to be prepared by qualified persons in accordance with requirements laid down in reg. 2.2 and presented by an applicant to the Federated States of Micronesia Department of Human Resources. Regulation 2.3 lists erosion and sedimentation control measures control facilities to be incorporated in all earthmoving operations. Any person who engages in an earthmoving activity within the Federated States of Micronesia shall first obtain a permit from the Secretary for the proposed activity.