THE COAST PROTECTION ACT 1949

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Activities Normally Exempt From CPA Control       View extract of Act

Under Section 35 of the CPA certain operations in tidal waters are excepted from control under Section 34. These include, for example, certain operations already authorised under other legislation; approved coast protection works, works in enclosed docks and mineral extraction more than 50 metres below the surface of the seabed. Certain works and dredging operations (including deposit on the seabed) authorised by local Acts or other harbour provisions are also exempt. The MCEU will offer a view as to whether, in its opinion, Section 34 control applies in cases of doubt.

[ Note: The "excluded waters" listed in Schedule 4 of the Coast Protection Act relate only to Part I of the Act , not to the provisions of Section 34. ]