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Liability of company}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 25. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Company liability in case of bankruptcy \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Division 3 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 Additional Penalties for Enviro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 nmental Officers \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 \par 26. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Additional Penalties \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 27. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Community Service Orders}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 Part 4 - }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 MISCELLANEOUS}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 \par 28. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Application \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 29. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 E}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6640293 ffect of this Act on other Acts}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 30. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Non-exemption from environmental management responsibilities \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 31. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Environment Officers not personally liable}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 \par 32. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Regulations.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 SCHEDULE 1}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2359446\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 [Section 16]}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 \par 1. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6640293 Terms of office of members}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 2. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6640293 Remuneration}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 3. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Di}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6640293 sclosure of financial interests}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 \par 4. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 General procedures \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 5. Quorum \par 6. Presiding member}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 7. Voting \par 8. Transaction of business outside meetings or by telephone \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6640293 -------------------------------------------------}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14945041\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 AN ACT \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16203254 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 to allow for the development of environmental policy and law, to establish an Environment Department and to provide enforcement powers to environment officers. \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par 1. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Short title and commencement \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) This Act may be cited as the Environment Act 2003. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (2) This Act enters into force on the date it is passed by the Niue Assembly. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Part 1 - PRELIMINARY \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 2}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 . }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Interpretation \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 In this Act unle}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 ss a contrary intention appears-}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 "Act" includes its regulations; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 "approval" includes any permit, consent or}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 licence issued under this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 "Department" means the Environment Depart}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6640293 ment established under Part II;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 "development" means any project, undertaking or other activity proposed by any public authority or any other body or person which may significantly affect human health or society, the enviro}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ment, or use of natural resources; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 "Director" mean}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16203254\charrsid14767257 s}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 the Director for Environment appointed und}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 er this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3687588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 "environment" includes all natural and social systems and their constituent parts, including people, communities, and economic, aestheti}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16203254\charrsid14767257 c, cultural and social factors;}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3687588\charrsid14767257 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 OR: ALL ASPECTS OF THE SURROUNDINGS OF HUMANS WHETHER AFFECTING THEM AS INDIVIDUALS OR IN THEIR SOCIAL GROUPINGS} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 "High Court" means the High Court of Niue; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 "judicial officer" means the Chief}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Justice, a Judge, a Commissioner, or two High Court Justices of the Peace sitting together; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6833039\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 "land" includes:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16203254\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16203254\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 all things growing on land; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4092181\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 buildings and other things permanently fixed to land; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4092181\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 land covered by water, such as reefs and the se}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4092181\charrsid14767257 abed of the territorial sea; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4092181\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4092181\charrsid14767257 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Minister" means the Minister responsible for environmental matters; }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16203254\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16203254\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16203254\charrsid14767257 N}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 EMS" means the Niue Environment Management Strategy; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4092181\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 "occupier" in relation to any land or premises means any lessee, }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16203254\charrsid14767257 licensee or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 other occupant of the land and includes the owner or the agent; or representative of the owner where there is no apparent occupier; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4092181\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 "public authority" means any}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16203254\charrsid14767257 Ministry, Department, Division}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 , Board, agency, authority, statutory body, statutory corporation, or administrative office and includes a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16203254\charrsid14767257 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10444070\charrsid14767257 m}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10444070\charrsid14767257 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ber of staff or other person who exercises functions on behalf of a public authority; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4092181\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 "rules" includes standards, guidelines, measures, codes of practice, operational procedures and technical specifications; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14165588 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 "sustainable development" means development that meets the needs of the present generation}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 without compromising the ability o f future generation to meet their own needs and involves using resources to improve the quality of human life while living within the carrying capacity of supporting ecological systems.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 3. Objectives \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 \par (1) The objectives of this Act are to: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 (a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ) }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 provide a mechanism for the development of environmental policy and law; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 (b) establish an Environment Department; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 (c) provide enforcement powers e}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 nvir}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 onment officers.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 4}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Matters to}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 be taken into account}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 \par (1) All persons exercising functions and powers under this Act shall take into account the following matters: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 (a) the maintenance and enhancement of the quality of the environment; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 (b) the efficient use and development of natural and physical resources; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 (c) the concept of sustainable development; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 (d) the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 p}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 ro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 tection of the water lens from contamination; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6892736\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 (e) the p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 rotection of indigenous flora and indigenous fauna and their habitats; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 (f) the pro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 tection of the coastal zone from ina}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 ppropriate use and development; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 (g) the pr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 otection of historic areas from inappropriate use and development; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 (h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ) the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 rel}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ationship of Niueans and their culture and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 traditions to their lands and historic areas;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 (i) the c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 onservation and sustainable use of biological resources; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 (j}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ) the }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13518987\charrsid14767257 compliance }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 to multilateral environment agreements Niue}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 is a party to.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 Part 2 - ADMINISTRATION \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid752621 Division 1- The Environment Department \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 5. Establish}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ment of the Department \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par (1) The }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Environment Department is established by thi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 s Act.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 6. Functions of the Department \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par (1) The Dep}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 artment, in addition to any function specified elsewhere in this Act, has }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 the following functions}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 : \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 (a) To administer and implement this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 b) to for}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 mulate environmental and resource management objectives; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 (c) to facilitate in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 the formulation on environmental policies and legislation; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 (d) to design and implement }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 programmes with line agencies for: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (i) environmental planning}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13576584\charrsid14767257 and natural resources management;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (ii) environ}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 m}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ental impact assessment; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (iii) waste ma}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 nagement and pollution control; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (iv) nature conservation; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (v) protection of historic areas; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (vi) such other sectors as ma}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 y be designated by the Council. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 (e) to p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ro}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ote environmental awareness, public information campaign}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 , and e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 n}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 vironmental education; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (f)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 t}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 o review}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 environmental legislation, including this Act, and where necessary}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 propose amendments and regulations; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 (g) to monitor, and enforce env}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ironmental laws }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 and policies; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3698677\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (h) to act as a }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14028888\charrsid14767257 secretariat to}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 the Council; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql 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environmenta}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 l matters and to advise on, prom}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ote, and assist in imple}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 menting}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 these policies and programmes; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (j) to promote the study of the environment through research and surveys, listings, classifications and compilation of databases; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 (k}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ) to undertake studies and reports; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6640293 (l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ) to promote community involvement in environmental decision making; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (m) to encoura ge and foster knowledge, innovations and practices embodying traditional lifestyles that promote the protection, conservation, improvement and management of the environment; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (n) to facilitate compliance to and implementation of multilateral environmen t agreements relating to the environment. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (2) The Director shall set priorities for the work of the Department. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 7. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Staff of the Department \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) The Department shall consist of a Director and such other officers to be appointed by the Niue Public Service Commission as may be necessary for the administration of this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 8. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Annual Report of the Department \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) The Director for Enviro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 n}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ment shall furnish to the Minister a report each financial year regarding the operations of the Department and the discharge of its functions and shall include a copy of the accounts of the Department for that financial year. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid752621 Division 2 - Director for Environment \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 9. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Functions }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 of the Director for Environment \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) The Director is to: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3485012\charrsid14767257 (a) oversee the efficient, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 effective and economical management of the Department; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3808658\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) give advice to such person as he or she is accountable to on matters concerning any aspect of the environment and concerning any function of the Department; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3485012\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3485012\charrsid14767257 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 c) carry out any other acts necessary to properly discharge his or her functions. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3485012\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 10}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6492594 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Power of Director to delegate functions \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3485012\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) The Director may delegate any of his or her functions and powers, other than this power of delegation, to any authorised person. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3485012\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (2) In this section, an "authorised person" means a member of staff of any g}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 overnment department or statutor}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 y authority. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid8084139 Division 3 - Environ}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid8084139 m}{ \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid8084139 ent Officers \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 11. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Environment Officers \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 The Minister may appoint in writing any appropriately qualified person }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 to be an Environment Officer, i}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ncluding police officers, qua}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 rantine officers, fisheries offi}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 cers and pub}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 l}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ic health inspectors. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 12}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Identification of Environment Officers \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) Each Environment Officer shall be furnished with an identification card which shall be produced: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (a) if practicable, on each occasion before the Officer proceeds to act pursuant to this Act; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) on demand. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 13. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Power of Environment Officer to inspect \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 It is a condition of every approval issued under this Act that the holder must permit an Environment Officer to carry out inspections authorised pursuant to this, or any other Act, of any place, other than a private residential premises, to which the approval relates. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (2) The owner or occupier of any place in respect of which an Environment Officer is exercising powers or carrying out duties pursuant t}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 o this or any other Act, shall: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (a) give the Officer all reasonable assistance to enable him or her to exercise those powers and carry out those duties; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) furnish all information i n relation to the exercise of those powers and the carrying out of those duties that the Officer may reasonable require; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (c) not be required to answer a question or give information tending to incriminate himself or herself and the Officer shall caution such person accordingly. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (3) For the purpose of the administration of this Act, an Environment Officer may at any reasonable time: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (a) enter and inspect any place to which an approval has been issued under this Act to determine whether any activity is being undertaken in violation of that approval; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) enter and inspect any place where the Officer has reasonable grounds to believe that documents pertaining to any offence under this Act may be found; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (c) stop an d inspect any aircraft, vessel or vehicle to ascertain whether it, or the mariner in which it is being operated, complies with this Act; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (d) require the production of any documents that are required to be kept pursuant to this Act or any other documents that are related to the purpose for which the Officer is exercising any power or performing any duty under this Act. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (4) where a judicial officer of the High Court is satisfied on evidence in writing made under oath by an Environment Officer that: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (a) there are reasonable grounds to believe that it is appropriate for the administration of this Act for the Officer to do anything set out in subsection (3); and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) the Officer may not be able to carry out duties under this Act effectively without a search warrant issued under this subsection because: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (i) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 n}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 o person is present to grant access to a place that is lo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 cked or is otherwise inaccessible}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 , \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (ii) a person has denied the Officer access to a place or there is reasonable ground }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 for believing that a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 person m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 y deny the Officer access to a place}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (iii) a person has prevented the Officer from doing anything set out in subsection (3); \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10582345\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (iv) there are reasonable grounds to believe that an attempt by the Officer to do anything set out in subsection (3) without the order might defeat the purpose of the inspection or cause an adverse effect,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7030722\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7030722\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 the judicial officer may issue an order authorising the Officer to do anything set out in subsection (3) that is set out in the order, and the order must be exercised within 14 days of the date of issue. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7030722\charrsid14767257 \par (5) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 An Environment Officer may not enter a priva}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7030722\charrsid14767257 te residential premises except: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (a) with the consent of the owner or occupier; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7030722\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) pursuant to the authority of any search warrant issued under subsection (4). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7030722\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 14}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7030722\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Power of Environment Officer to seize \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7030722\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) An Environment Officer may, without a court order or a search warrant, seize any thing that is produced to the Officer, or that is in plain view during an inspection under this section, if the Officer, has reason able grounds to believe that there has been an offence committed under this Act and that the thing to be seized will afford evidence as to the commission of the offence. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7030722\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (2) An Environment Officer seizing any thing pursuant to the provisions of subsection (1) shall: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7030722\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (a) Inform the person of the reason for the seizure; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7030722\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) Give the person a receipt for the article that has been seized; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7030722\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (c) Remove the seized article to a place of safekeeping and deal with the seized article in the same manner as if it were seized pursuant to the authority of a search warrant. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7030722\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid8084139 Division 4 - The National Council for Sustainable Development \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7030722\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 15}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Establish}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 ment of the Environment Council \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) This section establishes the Environment Council \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 2) The Council shall be selected by Cabinet and comprise of}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 (a) one member from each}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 of the follo}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5901298\charrsid14767257 wing public authorities: Health,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Planning, Police, Public Works, Community Affairs and the Tourism Office; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) two members from Agriculture, Forests and Fisheries; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (c) a member to be selected by the Chamber of Commerce to represent private sector commercial interest; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (d) two members to represent interest group s or the community generally, not effectively represented by members in the preceding paragraphs; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (e) the Director. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 16}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Functions of the Council \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) The functions of the Council are to: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (a) advise the Minister on environmental, planning, developmental and resource }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 management policies and on ways of resolving conflicts between these policies}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 b}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ) advise the Minister on draft laws and draft rules; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (c) advise the Minister on how to resolve conflicts }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 in the implementation of the N}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 EMS; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (d) review the work of the Department. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (2) Schedule 1 applies concerning the appointment of members and the procedures of the Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Part 3 - ENFORCEMENT \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 17}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Civil and criminal jurisdiction of High Court \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 The High Court has criminal jurisdiction for all offences committed under this Act and civil jurisdiction for all applications and proceedings brought under this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 18. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Proceedings for restraint of breaches of Act \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Without prejudice to the power of the Court to strike out vexatious proceedings, any person may bring proceedings in the High Court for an order to remedy or stop a breach of this Act, whether or not any right has been, or may be, infringed as a result of that breach. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 19}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Orders of the High Court \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) Where the High Court is satisfied that a breach of this Act has occurred, or that a breach is likely to occur unless stopped by an order of the High Court, it may make any order it thinks fit to remedy or stop the breach including enforcement orders, dec larations, and injunctions. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (2) Where an injunction or other remedy is sought concerning any development, the High Court must order that no person is required to give an undertaking as to damages or to provide security for costs. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (3) The High Court must n ot award costs against a person who brings proceedings to stop any development or who asks for any other requiring compliance with this Act unless the High Court is satisfied that the person has acted maliciously in bringing the proceedings and that the p roceedings have no merit. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 20}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10251631 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Civil claims for environmental damage \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Notwithstanding the results of any criminal proceedings arising under this Act, a person who}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 has suffered loss as a result of any environmental incident may bring civil proceedings which may include a claim for: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (a) economic loss resulting from a pollution incident or from activities undertaken to prevent, mitigate, manage, clean up or remediate any pollution incident; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) loss of earnings arising from damage to any natural resource}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 ; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (c) loss of any natural environment or resource. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 21}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Common law causes of action \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Common law causes of action are preserved under this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid1514288 Division 2 -Env}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid1514288 iro}{ \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid1514288 nm}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid1514288 enta}{\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid1514288 l}{ \b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid1514288 Offences \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 22}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Li}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 m}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 itatio}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 n}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 period for- offences \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5721842\charrsid14767257 (1) A prosecution for an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 offence under }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 this }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Act }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ay}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 not be commenced more than 3 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ye}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 rs after: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (a) the date on which the offence was committed; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) the date on which the e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5721842\charrsid14767257 vidence of the offence first cam}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 e to the attention of the prosecuting body, \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 whichever is later. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 23}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Offences \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) Any person who: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (a) provides false or misleading information pursuant to a requirement under this Act to provide information; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) does not submit any report or provide information as required pursuant to this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (c) submit any false or misleading report in respect of any tests or inspections required pursuant to this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (d) hinders or obstructs an Officer who is exercising powers or ca rrying out duties, or attempting to do so, pursuant to the requirements of this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (e) fails to give all reasonable assistance to an Officer who is exercising powers or carrying out duties, or attempting to do so, pursuant to the requirements of this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (f) offers or gives any inducement to any person exercising functions and powers tinder this Act which might reasonably be considered to have the purpose of influencing a decision of that person under this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (g) fails to comply with any approval, requirement or condition imposed under this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (h) fails to comply with any approval, requirement or condition imposed by any public authority pursuant to the provisions of this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (i) does not comply with the t erms of any order of the High Court made under this Act and served on that person; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (j) is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding $10,000.00 or to a tern of imprisonment not exceeding 12 months, or both such fine and imprisonment. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par (2) Where an offence under this Act is committed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 or continued on more than one day, the person who committed the offence is liable to be convicted for a separate offence for each day on which the offence is committed or continued. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 24}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Liability of company \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par (1) If a company fails to com}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ply with any provision of this Act, each person who is a director of the company or who is concerned in managing the company, is taken to have failed to comply with that provision, unless the person satisfied the High Court that: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ( a) he or she has no actual, imputed or constructive knowledge of the failure by the company to comply with the provision; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) he or she was not in a position to influence the conduct of the company concerning its failure to comply with the provision, or, if in such a position,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5721842\charrsid14767257 he}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 or she used all due diligence to prevent the failure to comply by the company. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par (2) If }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 a company fails to comply with any provision of this Act, each }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 person who is a director of the company or w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ho}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 is concerned in managing it m}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ay be proceeded against and conv}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 icted whether or not the compan}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 y has been proceeded against and whether or not it has been convicted. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (3) The company remains liable for any offence committed by it whether or not proceedings are commenced against the directors or those concerned with managing the company. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 25}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Company liability in case of bankruptcy \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Where any company commits an offence under thus Act, any penalty or award of environmental damages against that company shall take precedence over any secured o r preferred claim lodged in any action for bankruptcy against that company. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\b\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid9574187 Division 3 -Additional Penalties for Environmental Officers \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 26}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Additional Penalties \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16544423\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) The High Court may, in addition to any other punishment that may be imposed under this Act and having regard to the nature of the offence and the circumstances surrounding its commission, make an order: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557955\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (a) for temporary or permanent closure or suspen sion of any activity or facility or cancellation or modification of any approval if the activity pollutes or damages human health or the environment beyond the limits set forth by this Act; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557955\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) for indemnification of the Government, occupiers, or any pers on whose interest is affected by the damage caused to the environment or to human health; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557955\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (c) for replacement and restitution to their natural state of things affected; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557955\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (d) for rehabilitation of the environment affected at the cost of the parry responsib le for the offences; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557955\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (e) directing the offender to compensate any affected party, in whole or in part, for any environmental damage or the cost of any remedial or preventative action taken or caused to be taken as a result of the act or omission that constituted the offence; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557955\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (f) prohibiting the offender from doing any act or engaging in any activity that may result in the continuation or repetition of the offence; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557955\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557955\charrsid14767257 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 g) directing the offender to take such action as the High Court considers appropriate to remedy or avoid any harm to the environment that results or may result from the act or commission that constituted the offence; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557955\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (h) directing the offender to post such bond or pay such amount of money to the Unit or into Court as will ensure compliance with any order made pursuant to this section; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557955\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (i) directing the seizure and forfeiture of any vessel, aircraft, or vehicle used in the commission of any offence; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557955\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (j) requiring the offender to comply with such other reasonable conditions as the High Court co nsiders appropriate and just in the circumstances. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557955\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (2) Where an offender has been convicted of an offence under this Act, the High Court may, at the time the sentence is imposed and on the application of the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557955\charrsid14767257 person ag}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 grieved, order the offender to pay to that person an amount by way of satisfaction or compe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5125621\charrsid14767257 n}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 satio}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5125621\charrsid14767257 n for loss of or damage to property or income suffered }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 by that person as a result of the co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11940857\charrsid14767257 mmi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ssion of the offence. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6557955\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (3) Where an a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ount that is ordered }{ 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{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 of Niu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 e, and that judgement is enforceable against the offender in the same mariner as if it were a judgement rendered agai}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 nst}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 the offender in the High Court of Niue in civil proceedings. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (4) The High Court may in addition to arty other punishment that may be imposed under this Act impose a fine for each day the offence continues until compliance is fulfilled. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 27}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Community Service Orders \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) Upon the conviction of any person, the prosecution may make submissions to the High Court on the appropriateness of a Community Service Order and of the availability of any community service }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5721842\charrsid14767257 w}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ork. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (2) The High Court may sentence a person to a Community Service Order instead of or in addition to a fine. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (3) The High Court may order a person sentenced to a Community Service Order to work under appropriate supervision a specified number of hours for a charitable or community cause or organisation, and where possible, the work shou ld relate to environmental matters. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (4) The High Court may specify whether the Director, a police officer or some other person is to supervise the Community Service Order work. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Part 4 - MISCELLANEOUS \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 28}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Application \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) This Act applies to all areas under the jurisdiction of Niue. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (2) This Act applies to all persons, whether }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 incorporated or unincorporated. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (3) This Act binds the Crown. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 29}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Effect of this Act on other Acts \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) The provisions of this Act apply even if they are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (2) Compliance with the requirements of this Act does not relieve a person from separate compliance with any other law of Niue. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (3) This Act overrides any approval given under any other law or public authority. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (4) Law, for the purposes of this section, does not include the Constitution. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 30}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Non-exemption from environmental management responsibilities }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 This Act does not exempt other public authorities from the execution of their environmental management responsibilities. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 31}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Environment Officers not personally liable \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 The Director, Environment Officers, staff o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 f the Environment Department m}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 bers of the Council and authorised persons are not personally lia}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 ble for anything done or omitt}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ed to be, clone in p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 resc}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ribing their- functions in good faith under this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 32}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Regulations \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) Cabinet may froze time to time make all such regulations as may be necessary or expedient for giving effect to the provisions of this Act and for its due administration. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), regulations may be made: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (a) prescribing the procedures and requirements for an environmental impact assessment; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) providing for planning and natural resource management; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (c) prescribing waste management }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13571900 and pollution control measures; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13571900 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13571900 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (d) providing for the regulation of hazardous substances; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8861186\charrsid14767257 e) providing for the regulation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 of hazardous wastes; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (f) prescribing for the identification of species to b}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12406153\charrsid14767257 e protected and their habitats; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (g) prescribing rules for the introduction or control of alien or non-native species; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (h) providing for the protection, preservation and management of historic areas; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (i) providing for the rehabilitation of any contaminated or polluted land. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14164102 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14164102\charrsid10251631 This Act is administered by the Environment Department. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14164102\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \qc \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7170310\charrsid14767257 _________}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 _______ \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 SCHEDULE 1 [Section 16] \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 Membership and Procedures of the Environment Council \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 1. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Ter}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 m}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 s of` office of members \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Members representing the co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 mm}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ercial sector and the community hold office for no longer than 2 years but are eligible for re-appointment. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 2}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Remuneration \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) Members may be paid allowances including travell}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 ing and subsistence allowances. \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (2) The Cabinet is to decide the amount of the allowances. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 3. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Disclosure of financial interests \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) A member must, as soon as possible after the relevant facts have come to the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 member's knowledge, disclose the nature of the interest at a meeting of the Council if: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (a) a member has a direct or indirect financial interest in a matter being considered or about to be considered at a meeting of the Council; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) the interest appears to raise a conflict with the proper performance of the member's duties. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (2) A member makes sufficient disclosure of the nature of the interest in any matter if the member discloses at a meeting of the Council that the member: \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (a) is a member of, or is employed by a spec}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 ified company or other body; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) is a partner of, or is employed by a specified person; or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (c) has some other specified interest concerning a specified company, or other body, or a specified person. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (3) A member must, as soon as possible: after the relevant facts have come to the member's knowledge, disclose the nature of the interest at a meeting of the Council if. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (a) a matter being considered or about to be considered at a council meeting concerns bringing criminal or civil proceeding against a person; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) the member has any personal or financial interest in the matter. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (4) The Council must record particulars of any disclosure made under subsections (1), (2) and (3) in a book kept for that purpose. The book must be available for inspection by any person at all reasonable hours. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (5) After a member has disclosed the nature of an interest in any matter, the member must not be present during any Council deliberation concerning the matter, or take part i n any Council decision concerning the matter, unless the Minister or the Council decide otherwise. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (6) A contravention of this section does not invalidate any decision of the Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 4. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 General procedures \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 The Council may determine procedures for Council meetings and the conduct of business at those meetings subject to this Act. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 5. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Quorum \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) The quorum for a meeting of the Council is five members. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (2) The Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson of the Council must be one of the quorum. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 6}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 . }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Presiding member \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6423102\charrsid14767257 (1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ) The Minister }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 mu}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 st ap}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 point the Chairperson and the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Dep}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 ut}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 y Chairperson fro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 m the members}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 of the Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (2) The Chairperson and the Dep}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 uty Chairperson}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 must hold those positions for no longer than 2 years. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6423102\charrsid14767257 (3) The }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Chairperson of the Council or, if absent, the Deputy Chairperson of the Council presides at Council meetings. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (4) The person presiding at any Council meeting has the decisive vote and, if the votes are equal, has a second or casting vote. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 7}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 .}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Voting \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 A decision supported by a majority of the votes cast at a Council meeting where a quorum is present is the decision of the Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 8. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 Transaction of business outside meetings or by telephone \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (1) The Council may carry out its business by circulating papers a mong all the members of the Council and a resolution in writing approved in writing by a majority of those members is taken to be a decision of the Council. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (2) The Council may carry out any of its business by a meeting at whi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 ch members (or some members) par}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ticipate by telephone or other means, but only if a member who speaks on a matter can be heard by all the other members constituting the quo}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 um. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (3) The Chairperson and each member have the same voting rights as they have at an ordinary Council meeting for the purpose of}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (a) a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 resolution under subsection (1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 ); or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (b) a meeting held in accordance with subsection (2). \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14028888 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 (4) A resolution approved under subsection (1) must be recorded in the minutes of the Council meetings. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 The Ni}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16214172 ue Assembly passed this Act on }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10045334\charrsid14767257 the 19th day of December 2003. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7170310 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6640293 ------------------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12452697\charrsid14767257 \par }}