Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012
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The Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 is a New Zealand law that regulates environmental impacts of activities such as mining, drilling, and marine construction in the country’s offshore waters and seabed.
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| Label | Occurrences |
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| Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 Context triple: [New Zealand Exclusive Economic Zone, governedBy, Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012]
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Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act is a U.S. federal law that governs the exploration and development of offshore oil, gas, and other mineral resources on the outer continental shelf.
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Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 is an Australian federal law that establishes the framework for protecting and managing the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, including creating the authority responsible for its conservation.
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Annex VI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Annex VI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is the section of the treaty that establishes and governs the structure, jurisdiction, and procedures of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.
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D.
Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000
The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000 is New Zealand legislation that establishes and protects the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, setting out its management framework and conservation objectives.
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E.
Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound Glass Sponge Reefs Marine Protected Area
The Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound Glass Sponge Reefs Marine Protected Area is a federally designated conservation zone off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, established to protect rare and ancient glass sponge reef ecosystems and their associated marine biodiversity.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 Target entity description: The Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 is a New Zealand law that regulates environmental impacts of activities such as mining, drilling, and marine construction in the country’s offshore waters and seabed.
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A.
Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act is a U.S. federal law that governs the exploration and development of offshore oil, gas, and other mineral resources on the outer continental shelf.
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B.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 is an Australian federal law that establishes the framework for protecting and managing the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, including creating the authority responsible for its conservation.
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C.
Annex VI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Annex VI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is the section of the treaty that establishes and governs the structure, jurisdiction, and procedures of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.
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D.
Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000
The Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000 is New Zealand legislation that establishes and protects the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, setting out its management framework and conservation objectives.
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E.
Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound Glass Sponge Reefs Marine Protected Area
The Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound Glass Sponge Reefs Marine Protected Area is a federally designated conservation zone off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, established to protect rare and ancient glass sponge reef ecosystems and their associated marine biodiversity.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | New Zealand Act of Parliament ⓘ |
| administeredBy | Environmental Protection Authority of New Zealand NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
marine energy generation structures
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offshore oil and gas exploration ⓘ offshore oil and gas production ⓘ seabed mineral extraction ⓘ submarine cable installation and operation ⓘ |
| complements | Resource Management Act 1991 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contains |
offence provisions for unauthorised activities
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provisions for marine pollution control related to activities it regulates ⓘ |
| country | New Zealand ⓘ |
| defines |
discretionary activities in the exclusive economic zone
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permitted activities in the exclusive economic zone ⓘ prohibited activities in the exclusive economic zone ⓘ |
| enactedBy | New Zealand Parliament NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| establishes |
a marine consenting regime for activities in the exclusive economic zone
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a marine consenting regime for activities on the continental shelf ⓘ |
| focusesOn | environmental effects rather than allocation of resources ⓘ |
| governs |
activities in New Zealand exclusive economic zone beyond the territorial sea
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activities on the seabed and subsoil of the continental shelf ⓘ |
| implements | New Zealand obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea ⓘ |
| jurisdiction |
New Zealand continental shelf
NERFINISHED
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New Zealand exclusive economic zone NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalStatus | in force ⓘ |
| policyBasis |
protection of marine environment
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sustainable management of natural resources ⓘ |
| providesFor |
enforcement powers for non-compliance
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monitoring of environmental effects of offshore activities ⓘ public notification of certain consent applications ⓘ submissions by interested parties on notified applications ⓘ |
| purpose |
to promote sustainable management of natural resources in the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf
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to protect the environment from adverse effects of activities in the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf ⓘ |
| region | Pacific Ocean surrounding New Zealand NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| regulates |
environmental effects of activities in the exclusive economic zone
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environmental effects of activities on the continental shelf ⓘ marine construction activities ⓘ offshore drilling activities ⓘ offshore mining activities ⓘ |
| requires |
environmental impact assessments for certain offshore activities
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marine consents for specified restricted activities ⓘ |
| scope |
applies to the area from 12 to 200 nautical miles offshore
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applies to the seabed and subsoil of the continental shelf beyond the territorial sea ⓘ |
| shortName | EEZ Act 2012 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
marine environment protection
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offshore resource development regulation ⓘ |
| typeOfLaw | environmental law ⓘ |
| yearEnacted | 2012 ⓘ |
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Subject: Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 Description of subject: The Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 is a New Zealand law that regulates environmental impacts of activities such as mining, drilling, and marine construction in the country’s offshore waters and seabed.
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