Executive Regulation for Sustainable Management of the Marine and Coastal Environment.
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Abstract
The provisions of this Executive Regulation for Sustainable Management of the Marine and Coastal Environment, which is made for purposes in and accordance with the Environmental Law, issued by the Royal Decree no. (m/165), dated 19/11/1441 Hijr, shall apply to the marine and coastal environment within the Kingdom, including the internal waters, the territorial sea, the contiguous zone, the exclusive economic zone, and the continental shelf.
Without prejudice to the jurisdiction of the National Center for Environmental Compliance stipulated in its mandate, the Center shall undertake tasks related to control and monitoring of environmental compliance with the aim of protecting the marine and coastal environment from degradation and pollution, in addition to preventing damage thereto within its jurisdiction, including: (1) Developing and implementing a program for periodically monitoring pollution of the marine and coastal environment, monitoring indicators of the quality of the environmental media and protecting it from degradation, pollution, and damage, in coordination with the national environmental centers and other relevant authorities. (2) Publishing reports on indicators of the quality of the environmental media - in accordance with the jurisdiction - on government websites or other appropriate means, as specified by the Ministry. (3) Developing environmental controls and requirements related to anti-fouling systems that resist adhesion of impurities in accordance with Article (5) of this Executive Regulation, in coordination with the relevant authorities. (4) Developing environmental controls for marine vehicles in accordance with Article (5) of this Executive Regulation. (5) Developing the requirements and controls for the issuance and renewal of environmental licenses and permits for activities in the marine and coastal environment. (6) Issuing environmental permits and licenses for activities in the marine and coastal environment - in accordance with the jurisdiction - and renewing them and collecting the dues therefor. (7) Developing and following up the implementation of national and local plans for preparedness and response to emergencies and potential environmental disasters in the marine and coastal environment, including oil pollution and other harmful substances, in coordination with the national environmental centers and relevant authorities, in accordance with the provisions of the Executive Regulation for Preparedness and Response to Environmental Emergencies and Disasters. (8) Reviewing studies of environmental impact assessment of activities in the marine and coastal environment in coordination with the National Center for Wildlife Development and the National Center for Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification, each in accordance with its jurisdiction pursuant to the Executive Regulation for Environmental Permits to Establish and Operate Activities. (9) Inspecting, monitoring, and apprehending violations in accordance with its jurisdiction, and coordinating with the competent authority at the Ministry of Interior whenever necessary to apprehend violators. (10) Contributing to the development of national reports related to the quality of environmental media in the marine and coastal environment, in the field of its competence. (11) Developing and implementing programs for studies and research related to the quality of environmental media, in this field of its competence, in the marine and coastal environment aiming to protect it from pollution and degradation. (12) Regulating environmental guidance activities in relation to the protection of the marine and coastal environment from degradation and pollution, including conducting specialized courses, seminars, working sessions, and media campaigns. (13) Following up on the implementation of the international and regional conventions related to the protection of the marine and coastal environment from degradation and pollution that the Kingdom has ratified, and which have come into force. (14) Issuing accreditation certificates for anti-fouling systems in accordance with the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems in Ships. (15) Coordinating with the Saudi Ports Authority and the Transport General Authority to inspect ships and make the necessary environmental tests and measurements in accordance with international conventions, in addition to coordinating with the competent authority at the Ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs whenever necessary in relation to apprehending violators and violating marine vehicles. Without prejudice to the jurisdiction of the National Center for Wildlife Development stipulated in its mandate, the Center shall undertake the tasks related to the protection and development of wildlife in the marine and coastal environment within its jurisdiction (The National Center for Wildlife Development shall take the necessary measures to return locally extinct or endangered species to their natural habitats and levels). Without prejudice to the jurisdiction of the Center stipulated in its mandate, the National Center for Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification shall undertake the tasks related to the lands of vegetation cover in coastal areas in accordance with the Executive Regulation for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification.
This text also regulates issues regarding the controls for the tools and equipment of hunting marine animal wildlife species; special controls for interaction with marine wildlife species in their natural environment; areas of high environmental importance in the marine and coastal environment; controls for marine vehicles with regard to the protection of the marine and coastal environment; environmental licenses and permits for activities in the marine and coastal environment; special provisions for licensing the hunting of marine wildlife species that are allowed to be hunted; special provisions for licensing scientific and research activities and collecting resources in the marine and coastal environment; special provisions for licensing marine sports activities; special provisions for tourism activities related to interaction with marine wildlife species in their natural environment; violations apprehension and penalties imposition. This Regulation further provides for: Table (1) - violations and penalties; and Table (2) - penalties for hunting or extracting marine wildlife species (see pages 19-29 of this publication).
Without prejudice to the jurisdiction of the National Center for Environmental Compliance stipulated in its mandate, the Center shall undertake tasks related to control and monitoring of environmental compliance with the aim of protecting the marine and coastal environment from degradation and pollution, in addition to preventing damage thereto within its jurisdiction, including: (1) Developing and implementing a program for periodically monitoring pollution of the marine and coastal environment, monitoring indicators of the quality of the environmental media and protecting it from degradation, pollution, and damage, in coordination with the national environmental centers and other relevant authorities. (2) Publishing reports on indicators of the quality of the environmental media - in accordance with the jurisdiction - on government websites or other appropriate means, as specified by the Ministry. (3) Developing environmental controls and requirements related to anti-fouling systems that resist adhesion of impurities in accordance with Article (5) of this Executive Regulation, in coordination with the relevant authorities. (4) Developing environmental controls for marine vehicles in accordance with Article (5) of this Executive Regulation. (5) Developing the requirements and controls for the issuance and renewal of environmental licenses and permits for activities in the marine and coastal environment. (6) Issuing environmental permits and licenses for activities in the marine and coastal environment - in accordance with the jurisdiction - and renewing them and collecting the dues therefor. (7) Developing and following up the implementation of national and local plans for preparedness and response to emergencies and potential environmental disasters in the marine and coastal environment, including oil pollution and other harmful substances, in coordination with the national environmental centers and relevant authorities, in accordance with the provisions of the Executive Regulation for Preparedness and Response to Environmental Emergencies and Disasters. (8) Reviewing studies of environmental impact assessment of activities in the marine and coastal environment in coordination with the National Center for Wildlife Development and the National Center for Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification, each in accordance with its jurisdiction pursuant to the Executive Regulation for Environmental Permits to Establish and Operate Activities. (9) Inspecting, monitoring, and apprehending violations in accordance with its jurisdiction, and coordinating with the competent authority at the Ministry of Interior whenever necessary to apprehend violators. (10) Contributing to the development of national reports related to the quality of environmental media in the marine and coastal environment, in the field of its competence. (11) Developing and implementing programs for studies and research related to the quality of environmental media, in this field of its competence, in the marine and coastal environment aiming to protect it from pollution and degradation. (12) Regulating environmental guidance activities in relation to the protection of the marine and coastal environment from degradation and pollution, including conducting specialized courses, seminars, working sessions, and media campaigns. (13) Following up on the implementation of the international and regional conventions related to the protection of the marine and coastal environment from degradation and pollution that the Kingdom has ratified, and which have come into force. (14) Issuing accreditation certificates for anti-fouling systems in accordance with the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems in Ships. (15) Coordinating with the Saudi Ports Authority and the Transport General Authority to inspect ships and make the necessary environmental tests and measurements in accordance with international conventions, in addition to coordinating with the competent authority at the Ministries of Interior and Foreign Affairs whenever necessary in relation to apprehending violators and violating marine vehicles. Without prejudice to the jurisdiction of the National Center for Wildlife Development stipulated in its mandate, the Center shall undertake the tasks related to the protection and development of wildlife in the marine and coastal environment within its jurisdiction (The National Center for Wildlife Development shall take the necessary measures to return locally extinct or endangered species to their natural habitats and levels). Without prejudice to the jurisdiction of the Center stipulated in its mandate, the National Center for Vegetation Cover and Combating Desertification shall undertake the tasks related to the lands of vegetation cover in coastal areas in accordance with the Executive Regulation for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification.
This text also regulates issues regarding the controls for the tools and equipment of hunting marine animal wildlife species; special controls for interaction with marine wildlife species in their natural environment; areas of high environmental importance in the marine and coastal environment; controls for marine vehicles with regard to the protection of the marine and coastal environment; environmental licenses and permits for activities in the marine and coastal environment; special provisions for licensing the hunting of marine wildlife species that are allowed to be hunted; special provisions for licensing scientific and research activities and collecting resources in the marine and coastal environment; special provisions for licensing marine sports activities; special provisions for tourism activities related to interaction with marine wildlife species in their natural environment; violations apprehension and penalties imposition. This Regulation further provides for: Table (1) - violations and penalties; and Table (2) - penalties for hunting or extracting marine wildlife species (see pages 19-29 of this publication).
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