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Government Regulation No. 61/2009 regarding port affairs
This Government Regulation provides for: guidelines and procedures for the stipulation of port master plans, port work areas and port interest areas by, among other things, assuring and preserving environmental conservation, and supervising and controlling the use of coastal areas; the establishment of a port authority and port administrator units; port business activities and port business entities; procedures and requirements to apply for permits on the development and operation of ports, and port expansion; establishment of special terminals opened to overseas trade; etc.
Decree of the Minister of Agriculture on the amendment of the Decree of the Minister of Agriculture No. 144/KPTS/IK.410/2/1993 (No. 57/KPTS/IK.410/1/95).
The Decree lists the base ports for foreign fishing vessels hired by Indonesian fishery companies for the following areas of the Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone: (a) South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean; (b) Sulawesi Sea; (c) Indian Ocean and Arafura Sea.
Decree of the Minister of Agriculture on appointing a port as a fishing base for chartered foreign flag fishing vessels for fishing in the eez (No. 144 of 1993).
The port appointed as a base for a chartered foreign flag fishing vessel for fishing in the EEZ before and after carrying out fishing is called a fishing base: article 1 specifies ports for each fishing area of the Indonesian waters. Article 2 further prescribes requirements for licensed foreign fishing vessels, including rules on reporting. Other provisions concern powers of authorized officers. The Schedule specifies marking requirements.
Law No. 32/2009 on Environmental Protection and Management.
The purpose of this Law is to create an environmentally sustainable development through means of an environmental planning policy, and the rational exploitation, development, maintenance, restoration, supervision and control of the environment.
Law No. 45/2009 amending Law No. 31/2004 concerning Fishery.
This Law amends the Fisheries Law No. 31/2004 by making changes to several articles of the Law and by inserting new provisions. Amendments to the Law cover various issues regarding the development, management and conservation of fisheries including: management and conservation of fish resources; fishing gear and fishing methods; aquaculture; fishing vessels and fishing ports; provisions to favour minor fishermen and minor fish cultivators; control and law enforcement in the handling of criminal acts in the fishery field; application of sanctions; etc.
Environmental Management Act 1997 (No. 23 of 1997)
This Act aims at creating an environmentally sustainable development through means of an environmental planning policy, and the rational exploitation, development, maintenance, restoration, supervision and control of the environment.
Environmental Management Act 1997 (No. 23 of 1997)
This Act aims at creating an environmentally sustainable development through means of an environmental planning policy, and the rational exploitation, development, maintenance, restoration, supervision and control of the environment.
Decree of the Minister of Agriculture on the use of charter of foreign flag fishing vessels for fishing in the Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone (No. 816 of 1990).
This Decree further specifies the qualifications that foreign fishing vessels must posses in order to be allowed to fish in the Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone and contains rules regarding Indonesian companies using foreign vessels. Article 2 specifies the types of fishing gear that may be used by foreign vessels in the EEZ and the Malaka Straits. DGF shall specify a fishing port as the base of the chartered foreign flag fishing vessel as mentioned in Article 1 (art. 3) Article 4 prescribes that the Indonesian fishing company as mentioned in Article 1 must export or sell locally the catch. Other provisions specify requirements of the Indonesian fishing companies including payment of fees and regarding local crew. The DGF may limit the number of chartered foreign flag fishing vessels and their fishing grounds. (9 articles)
Act No. 4 of 1982 on the basic provisions for the management of the living environment.
This Act aims at creating an environmentally sound ecosystem through means of an environmental planning policy, and the rational exploitation, development, maintenance, restoration, supervision and control of the environment, the proper exploitation and use of natural resources, education, research and awareness programs, community intervention.
Law on the basic provisions of mining (Law 11/67).
According to this Law the mineral resources of Indonesia are divided in strategic, vital or other and the exploration and exploitation of them is conceded to State, Regional or private enterprises or on a family basis if the mining area is a small one. Mining authorization shall be accordingly granted to the bodies in charge of operations by the competent authorities and shall include:general survey of the mining site,exploration, exploitation,processing and refining, transportation and ultimately sales. Compensation damages shall be paid to the landowner in case of accident or collateral damage. Royalties and levvies must be paid off for the mining operations to the State Authority.