Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01022:reg:13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01022
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 13
Character Range: 62482–64157

13  Accreditation of educational or research institutions
 (1) This section applies for the purposes of the definition of accredited educational or research institution in the Zoning Plan.
 (2) The Authority may, in writing, accredit an educational or research institution to conduct one or more of the following:
 (a) limited impact research (extractive);
 (b) limited impact research (non‑extractive);
 (c) a limited educational program;
if the Authority is satisfied that the institution:
 (d) has adopted appropriate environmental practices and standards (including instruction and training of personnel); and
 (e) has an ongoing commitment to improve those practices and standards;
relating to research or education undertaken in the Marine Park by the institution or on its behalf.
Note 1: For limited impact research (extractive) and limited impact research (non‑extractive), see the Dictionary to the Zoning Plan and sections 20 and 21 of this instrument. For limited educational program, see the Dictionary to the Zoning Plan.
Note 2: See Part 15, and sections 64 and 64A of the Act, for reconsideration and review of decisions.
 (3) The Authority may, in writing, revoke an accreditation if:
 (a) it is satisfied that the institution:
 (i) has ceased to hold the practices and standards mentioned in paragraph (2)(d); or
 (ii) no longer has the commitment mentioned in paragraph (2)(e); or
 (b) it is satisfied that:
 (i) damage to, or degradation or disruption of, the physical environment or the living resources of the Marine Park, or of any part of it, has occurred; or
 (ii) there is an imminent threat that such damage, degradation or disruption will occur.