Resolution No. 1599 of 2006 concerning the protection of Egyptian coasts.

This Resolution aims at the protection of Egyptian coasts by specifying the tasks and competencies of the relevant authorities. The present Resolution is composed of 11 articles. Article 1 defines and delimits the Egyptian coasts. Articles 2 and 4 entrust the General Egyptian Authority for Coast Protection, in cooperation with the Environment Apparatus, to control and protect the coasts. Article 5 deals with the application for obtaining the necessary licences for any tourist or service projects. Article 6 establishes the High Committee for licence’s application. Articles 7-10 provide for the documents to be enclosed with the application and its approval.