Environment Protection (Alligator Rivers Region) Act 1978.
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Abstract
There shall be a Supervising Scientist for the Alligator Rivers Region (sect. 4). Functions of Supervising Scientist in relation to uranium mining in the Region are described in section 5, whereas section 5A describes functions of Supervising Scientist in relation to general mining in a conservation zone. "Conservation zone" means a conservation zone declared under section 8A of the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1975. An Advisory Committee is established under section 16 and a Technical Committee under section 22. Section 23 provides for the establishment of an Alligator Rivers Region Research Institute. The Institute may undertake, on a commercial basis, research on environmental matters for other persons. (49 sections completed by a Schedule)
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An Act to provide for the appointment of a Supervising Scientist for the purpose of protecting the environment in the Alligator Rivers Region of the Northern Territory from the effects of mining operations, and for other purposes.
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Last amendments up to Statute Update Act No. 61 of 23 September 2016. Reprinted as at 21 October 2016.
Repealed
No
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English
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No