Resource Management Regulations.

These Regulations, promulgated and issued by the Development Review Commission pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 4 of the Kosrae Code, provide for environmental impact assessment procedures so as to assist the general public and government officials to make decisions with the understanding of the environmental consequences of their decisions, and take actions consistent with the goal of protecting, restoring, and enhancing the environment. In addition, these Regulations are intended to: (a) integrate the EIA process into the early planning of projects to insure timely consideration of environmental factors in order to avoid delays; and (b) identify at an early stage the significant environmental issues requiring further study, defining the scope of the Environmental Impact Statement. The Regulations shall apply to all development projects as defined in paragraph 1.3. A Development Review Permit shall be required for development projects that fall within the parameters of section 7.402 of Title 7 of the Kosrae Code or for development projects satisfying criteria as specified by these Regulations. The Regulations also provide with respect to earthmoving activities within Kosrae State, which shall be conducted in accordance with these Regulations and in such a way as to prevent accelerated erosion and accelerated sedimentation.