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Decree-Law No. 5/2011 amending the delimitation of the so called "Baia das Gatas" Area of Touristic Development.

Legislation
Cape Verde
Africa
Western Africa

This Decree-Law, consisting of 3 articles and 2 Annexes, establishes new geographical limits and 3 detailed maps of the aforementioned area. It also concerns the protection and valorization of the environmental sector so called "Baia das Gatas" within the island of S. Vicente as an Area of Touristic Development.

Amends: Regulation No. 8/98 declaring "Baia das Gatas", within the island of S. Vicente, as an Area of Touristic Development. (1998-12-31)

Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 2204 (C. 80) of 2011).

Regulations
United Kingdom
Europe
Northern Europe

This Order brings into force provisions of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and contains transitional provisions relating to the amendments to the Coast Protection Act 1949 and the Land Drainage Act 1991.

Implements: Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (Cap. 29). (2010-04-08)

Towns Nuisance Prevention Act.

Legislation
Jamaica
Americas
Caribbean

This Act introduces measures to prevent nuisances in parishes. The Parish Council shall have powers to abate any imminently dangerous nuisances and may declare land to be a public nuisance. If the land in question is not cleaned, the Council may petition to court to have the land sold. The court may issue a condition order for sale. This order initiates to the procedure for sale of the land. The court may also order cleaning of the land. The Act also concerns properties on the seashore.

Fisheries (Berthing) (Amendment) Regulations (S.R.O. 18 of 2005).

Regulations
Dominica
Caribbean
Americas

These Regulations amend the Fisheries (Berthing) Regulations in regulations 5 and 7 and Schedules I and II. Regulation 5 (on use of public structures at landing areas) is amended by defining “public structure or facility” as any structure erected or facility established for fisheries purposes at a designated fish landing site. Regulation 7 (on the payment of fees) of the Principal Regulations is amended in paragraph (a) by inserting after the word “Chief Fisheries Officer” the following: “or the designated authority.”

Fisheries (Berthing) Regulations (S.R.O. 23 of 2001).

Regulations
Dominica
Caribbean
Americas

These Regulations provides rules for the berthing of fishing vessels. The Regulations, among other things: designate landing areas; prohibit hauling or berthing of fishing vessels outside such sites and construction of structures within sites without a permission of the Chief Fisheries Officer; prescribes fees for the use of structures and prohibits damaging of such structures.

Implements: Fisheries Act 1987. (1991)
Amended by: Fisheries (Berthing) (Amendment) Regulations (S.R.O. 18 of 2005). (2005-08-16)

European Communities (Conservation of Wild Birds (Slyne Head to Ardmore Point Islands Special Protection Area 004159)) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 177 of 2012).

Regulations
Ireland
Europe
Northern Europe

These Regulations designate a coastal area as a Special Protection Area in accordance with Article 4 of Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Conservation of Wild Birds. The purpose is to ensure survival and reproduction of all species of birds to which Article 4 relates and in particular those listed in Schedule 3 to these Regulations. Schedule 4 lists activities that require the consent of the Minister and may cause disturbance or damage to birds protected under Schedule 3.

Act on coastal protection (No. 78 of 2017).

Legislation
Denmark
Europe
Northern Europe

The purpose of this Act is to protect national coasts to avoid flooding and degradation of land from the sea, fiords and other territorial sea areas. Coastal protection methods take into consideration the following: economic consideration, coastal protection measures of technical and environmental quality, coastal landscape conservation and restoration, recreational use of the coast, ensure the maintenance of existing access to the coast, and other issues of significant importance for coastal protection.

Regulation No. 335 on governmental planning guidelines for differentiated management of shoreline along lakes.

Regulations
Norway
Europe
Northern Europe

The purpose of this Regulation is to clarify the national land policy in the 100-meter coastal belt. The aim is to safeguard public interests and prevent unfortunate construction along lakes, in accordance to the Planning and Building Act. The Regulation ensures that a stronger geographic differentiation is suggested for the key areas where pressure on land is high.

Presidential Decree No. 31/11 regulating the public coastal zone management in the Province of Luanda.

Regulations
Angola
Africa
Middle Africa

This Presidential Decree, consisting of 2 Chapters, regulates spatial planning for public lands within the coastal area of the Province of Luanda transferring them to the private sector, according to Law No. 9/98. In particular, it regulates the public coastal lands and public territories within the maritime areas destined to the settlement of infrastructures and support equipments, not only limited for beach facilities, but also for the entire marine coastal zones within the Province of Luanda.

Joint Decree No. 477/07 creating the Permanent Technical Committee of Bengo for the coastal zone management (POOC).

Regulations
Angola
Africa
Middle Africa

This Joint Decree creates the Permanent Technical Committee of Bengo for the coastal zone management (POOC). It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned institution entitled to carry out controls and to perform coastal zone management.

Implements: Decree No. 4/01 regulating Coastal Management Plans (POOC). (2001-02-02)