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Earthmoving Regulations.

Regulations
Micronesia
Oceania

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.

Decree No. 11/91 regulating the Regional Management Plan for Algarve (PROT-Algarve).

Regulations
Portugal
Southern Europe
Europe

This Decree regulates the Regional Management Plan for Algarve (PROT-Algarve). It consists of 6 chapters and 1 table establishing the objectives of the said Plan, which shall be drawn-up in order to: a) establish a strategy for the natural resource development and explotation within this area; b) protect and valorize the Region of Algarve; c) regulate soil use and transformation in order to develop the potentialities of this coastal area; d) preserve natural heritage; e) enforce regional plans for land management; f) enforce regional projects, etc.

Decree No. 11.376 creating the Commitee for Coastal Zone Protection - CODEL within the State of Rio de Janeiro.

Regulations
Brazil
Americas
South America

This Decree creates the Commitee for Coastal Zone Protection - CODEL within the State of Rio de Janeiro. It consists of 8 articles concerning composition, competencies and duties of the aforementioned environmental Institution, uder the Ministry of Environment, entitled to carry out controls and to manage coastal zones within the State of Rio de Janeiro.

Décret nº 86-516 portant définition des responsabilités en matière de gestion du littoral.

Regulations
Benin
Africa
Western Africa

Ce décret porte définition des responsabilités en matière de gestion du littoral. La gestion du littoral s'entend des mesures de surveillance régulière, de l'évolution morphologique des côtes, de la programmation des actions nécessaires pour leur protection, de l'exploitation rationnelle de l'espace côtier. Cette gestion comporte deux volets, l'un technique et hydrographique, l'autre administratif.

Town and Country Planning (Public Beaches Planning Area) Regulations, 1992 (G.N. No. 76 of 1992).

Regulations
Tanzania
Africa
Eastern Africa

The areas of land described in the Schedule are hereby declared to be planning areas for purposes of the Town and Country Planning Ordinance (para. 4). Subject to paragraphs 6 and 7 no development other than conservation and water-related activities shall be carried out within such area without a planning consent or contrary to a planning scheme prepared by the Minister (para. 5). "Water-related activities" includes tourism, aquarecreation, luxury beach hotels, boat and ship building, harbours, mining, security structures, and fishing (para. 3).

Foreshore Licence Regulations (Cap. 46.10.1).

Regulations
Tuvalu
Oceania

These Regulations implement provisions of the Foreshore and Land Reclamation Act in relation with an application for a licence to the removal substances from the foreshore of any island or islet. The Regulations specify procedures for application, provide the form of licence and require fees to be paid for a licence application.

Implements: Foreshore and Land Reclamation Act (Cap. 46.01). (2008-12-31)

Ministerial Decision No. 20 of 1990 regarding the Rules Regulating and Specifying Coastal Setbacks.

Regulations
Oman
Western Asia

This Ministerial Decision is composed of 10 articles. Coastal setbacks are defined as verges free of construction development along the Omani Coast (art. 1). Setback limits along the coasts are measured from the mean high water mark (art. 5). These limits vary according to the coastal environment: natural coasts characterized by scenic views including high cliffs and rocky peaks have a setback of 300m; sandy beaches and coves have a setback of 150m; and beaches where construction developments have limited environmental impact have a setback of 50m (art. 7).

Decreto Nº 1.541- Reglamenta el Decreto Ley Nº 2.811 de 1974 y, parcialmente, la Ley Nº 23 de 1973.

Regulations
Colombia
Americas
South America

El Reglamento consta de 288 artículos y reglamenta las normas relacionadas con el recurso agua en todos sus estados. Declara, a tenor del artículo 1º del Decreto Nº 2811/74, de 18 de diciembre de 1974, que la preservación y manejo de las aguas son de utilidad pública. La administración y manejo del recurso hídrico corresponde al Instituto Nacional de los Recursos Naturales Renovables y del Ambiente (INDERENA), salvo cuando haya sido adscrita a otras entidades.

After the tsunami disaster. Rehabilitating fisheries and coastal areas.

Journal Articles & Books
Global

The devastating tsunami has shown in a tragic way the great vulnerability and exposed nature of coastal communities to natural calamities. It also has drawn global attention to the poor living conditions of fishing communities and the many threats to the sustainable use of fishery resources and coastal ecosystems. Post-tsunami rehabilitation offers the opportunity to build back better, improve and make more secure the lives of disadvantaged sections of the population and set fisheries and coastal resource use on a sustainable footing.