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CONSTITUTION: Palau’s Constitution of 1981 with Amendments through 1992
PALAU MASTER PLAN: National Master Development Plan 2020 (Full document, 600+ pages)
SDG VNR: Palau's 1st Voluntary National Report (VNR) on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Review of Natural Resources and Environment Related Legislation (2018). Provides brief overview of relevant laws.
National Planning Law: OEK House Version of Title 31 - Transmitted to Senate (May 2022) - HB 11-31-3
Land Use, Pollution
Laws and Regulations**
OEK House Version of Title 31 - Transmitted to Senate (May 2022) - HB 11-31-3
EQPB EA/EIS Regulations (2020)
Chapter 2401-Marine and Fresh Water Quality Regulations (2020)
Palau Marine and Freshwater Water Quality Regulations - Implementation Guidance Manual
National Policies and Plans
National Action Program to Combat Land Degradation (UNCCD NAP) 2005
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants National Implementation Plan 2007
Standard Operating Procedures for Land-Based Hazardous Materials (2016)
DRAFT National Spill Contingency Plan (2010) ("NATPLAN" for all pollutants into marine or coastal waters)
Invasive Species, Biosecurity
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Draft Aquatic Biosecurity Regulations (FAO, 2017)
National Policies and Plans
Regional Biosecurity Plan for Micronesia and Hawaii - Volume I
MNRET GEF6 Native and Non-native Plant Policy (June 2020 Version)
Climate Change, Disasters
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National Policies and Plans
Society, Economy, Tourism
Laws and Regulations**
RPPL No. 10-30: The Responsible Tourism Education Act of 2018
Palau National Pandemic Safety Regulations for Tourism (2020)
Sunscreen Regulations / Regulations Prohibiting Reef-Toxic Sunscreens (2020)
National Policies and Plans
Food & Water Security
Laws and Regulations**
Executive Order 401 (Establishing water use and conservation policies)
Chapter 2401-Marine and Fresh Water Quality Regulations (2020)
Palau Marine and Freshwater Water Quality Regulations - Implementation Guidance Manual
National Policies and Plans
Energy
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National Policies and Plans
Other
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National Policies and Plans
