Matters of National Environmental Significance Sample Clauses

Matters of National Environmental Significance. (general) 29A. The State agrees that its Forest Management System will take into account relevant Commonwealth plans and principles, as amended from time to time, in order to protect Matters of National Environmental Significance.
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Matters of National Environmental Significance. 25A. Victoria will maintain a Forest Management System that provides for the protection and management of MNES and will take into account relevant Commonwealth principles, policies and plans.
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Matters of National Environmental Significance. Significant Impact Guidelines 1.1 and the Referral guideline for management actions in grey-headed and spectacled flying-fox camps September 2015 provide guidance and threshold indicators for activities that may have adverse impacts. Council carefully considered these guidelines when developing the camp management and dispersal plans. The dispersal plan addresses the required elements listed in the referral guidelines. EPBC Act conservation agreement An EPBC Act conservation agreement is an agreement between the Australian Government Environment Minister and another person for the protection and conservation of biodiversity. The agreement must result in a net benefit to the conservation of biodiversity and not be inconsistent with a recovery plan, threat abatement plan or wildlife conservation plan. Relevant approved conservation advices for listed threatened species and communities must also be considered. A conservation agreement may also include a declaration that certain actions do not need approval under Part 9 of the EPBC Act, where the Minister is satisfied that those actions will not have a significant impact on a protected matter. Council resourcing for flying-fox management Flying-fox management in Batemans Bay is described in the Water Gardens Grey- headed Flying-fox Camp Management Plan 2015 and the Batemans Bay Flying-fox Camp Dispersal Plan 2016-2019. Council agreed to extend camp management actions to Xxxxxxxx on 26 April 2016. To provide regional strategic leadership on flying fox conservation and camp management, Council will develop and implement a flying-fox management plan for the Eurobodalla Shire so that appropriate strategic planning achieves the mitigation and outcomes outlined in the Department’s Referral guideline for management actions in grey-headed and spectacled flying-fox camps September 2015. The Eurobodalla flying-fox management plan will include both long-term and short-term strategies for ameliorating conflict between humans and flying-foxes and conserving the flying-fox population, their habitats and the ecosystem services they provide. The plan will aim to allow Council to consistently manage conflict between flying- foxes and humans and respond to new and increased conflicts as they arise. Council will work with the NSW OEH and the Australian Government Department of Environment and Energy to prepare a Eurobodalla flying-fox management plan and, as required, negotiate a new conservation agreement, taking into account t...
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Matters of National Environmental Significance. 26A New South Wales will use best endeavours to ensure that the Forest Management Framework provides for the protection of Matters of National Environmental Significance. 26B The Parties agree that research, monitoring, reporting, evaluation and the communication of findings are important to support decision making with regard to Matters of National Environmental Significance. 26C New South Wales will use best endeavours to continue to improve research, monitoring, reporting, evaluation and communication mechanisms as part of its Forest Management Framework in accordance with clause 46. 26D The Parties agree that the monitoring, audit, reporting and review processes set out in this Agreement provides an assurance that the Forest Management Framework takes into account the protection of Matters of National Environmental Significance. Listed Species and Communities, including threatened flora and fauna 26E New South Wales will use best endeavours to ensure that the Forest Management Framework provides for the protection of Listed Species and Communities. 26F The Parties, recognising that priorities can change in light of new information, will continue to consult on the priorities for:
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  • Cooperation on forestry matters and environmental protection 1. The aims of cooperation on forestry matters and environmental protection will be, but not limited to, as follows: (a) establishing bilateral cooperation relations in the forestry sector; (b) developing a training program and studies for sustainable management of forests; (c) improving the rehabilitation and sustainable management of forest with the aim of increasing carbon sinks and reduce the impact of climate change in the Asia-Pacific region; (d) cooperating on the execution of national projects, aimed at: improving the management of forest plantations for its transformation for industrial purposes and environmental protection; (e) elaborating studies on sustainable use of timber; (f) developing new technologies for the transformation and processing of timber and non-timber species; and (g) improving cooperation in agro-forestry technologies. 2. To achieve the objectives of the Article 149 (Objectives), the Parties may focus, as a means of cooperation and negotiations on concluding a bilateral agreement on forestry cooperation between the two Parties. Such collaboration will be as follows: (a) exchanges on science and technology as well as policies and laws relating the sustainable use of forest resources; (b) cooperation in training programs, internships, exchange of experts and projects advisory; (c) advice and technical assistance to public institutions and organizations of the Parties on sustainable use of forest resources and environmental protection; (d) facilitating forest policy dialogue and technical cooperation under the Network of Sustainable Forest Management and Forest Rehabilitation in Asia- Pacific Region, initiated at the 15th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meeting; (e) encouraging joint studies, working visits, exchange of experiences, among others; and (f) others activities mutually agreed.

  • Environmental, Health and Safety Matters Except as set forth on Schedule 4.20:

  • Litigation and Environmental Matters (a) There are no actions, suits or proceedings by or before any arbitrator or Governmental Authority pending against or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened against or affecting the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (i) as to which there is a reasonable possibility of an adverse determination and that, if adversely determined, could reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to result in a Material Adverse Effect (other than the Disclosed Matters) or (ii) that involve this Agreement or the Transactions.

  • COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS The Contractor, it’s Subcontractors, and their respective employees, shall comply fully with all applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental laws, ordinances, rules and regulations in the performance of the services, including but not limited to those promulgated by the City and by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In case of conflict, the most stringent safety requirement shall govern. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against all claims, demands, suits, actions, judgments, fines, penalties and liability of every kind arising from the breach of the Contractor’s obligations under this paragraph.

  • Environmental and Safety Matters Except as would not have a Material Adverse Effect:

  • O.S.H.A. and Environmental Compliance (a) Each Borrower has duly complied with, and its facilities, business, assets, property, leaseholds, Real Property and Equipment are in compliance in all material respects with, the provisions of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Environmental Protection Act, RCRA and all other Environmental Laws; there have been no outstanding citations, notices or orders of non-compliance issued to any Borrower or relating to its business, assets, property, leaseholds or Equipment under any such laws, rules or regulations.

  • Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Contractor understands that HHS does not tolerate any type of fraud, waste, or abuse. Violations of law, agency policies, or standards of ethical conduct will be investigated, and appropriate actions will be taken. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 321.022, if the administrative head of a department or entity that is subject to audit by the state auditor has reasonable cause to believe that money received from the state by the department or entity or by a client or contractor of the department or entity may have been lost, misappropriated, or misused, or that other fraudulent or unlawful conduct has occurred in relation to the operation of the department or entity, the administrative head shall report the reason and basis for the belief to the Texas State Auditor’s Office (SAO). All employees or contractors who have reasonable cause to believe that fraud, waste, or abuse has occurred (including misconduct by any HHS employee, Grantee officer, agent, employee, or subcontractor that would constitute fraud, waste, or abuse) are required to immediately report the questioned activity to the Health and Human Services Commission's Office of Inspector General. Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and System Agency policies regarding fraud, waste, and abuse including, but not limited to, HHS Circular C-027. A report to the SAO must be made through one of the following avenues: ● SAO Toll Free Hotline: 1-800-TX-AUDIT ● SAO website: xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx/ All reports made to the OIG must be made through one of the following avenues: ● OIG Toll Free Hotline 0-000-000-0000 ● OIG Website: XxxxxxXxxxxXxxxx.xxx ● Internal Affairs Email: XxxxxxxxXxxxxxxXxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx ● OIG Hotline Email: XXXXxxxxXxxxxxx@xxxx.xxxxx.xx.xx. ● OIG Mailing Address: Office of Inspector General Attn: Fraud Hotline MC 1300 P.O. Box 85200 Austin, Texas 78708-5200

  • Certain Environmental Matters (i) The Company and its subsidiaries (x) are in compliance with all, and have not violated any, applicable federal, state, local and foreign laws (including common law), rules, regulations, requirements, decisions, judgments, decrees, orders and other legally enforceable requirements relating to pollution or the protection of human health or safety, the environment, natural resources, hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, pollutants or contaminants (collectively, “Environmental Laws”); (y) have received and are in compliance with all, and have not violated any, permits, licenses, certificates or other authorizations or approvals required of them under any Environmental Laws to conduct their respective businesses; and (z) have not received notice of any actual or potential liability or obligation under or relating to, or any actual or potential violation of, any Environmental Laws, including for the investigation or remediation of any disposal or release of hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, pollutants or contaminants, and have no knowledge of any event or condition that would reasonably be expected to result in any such notice, and (ii) there are no costs or liabilities associated with Environmental Laws of or relating to the Company or its subsidiaries, except in the case of each of (i) and (ii) above, for any such matter as would not, individually or in the aggregate, reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; and (iii) except as described in each of the Pricing Disclosure Package and the Prospectus, (x) there is no proceeding that is pending, or that is known to be contemplated, against the Company or any of its subsidiaries under any Environmental Laws in which a governmental entity is also a party, other than such proceeding regarding which it is reasonably believed no monetary sanctions of $100,000 or more will be imposed, (y) the Company and its subsidiaries are not aware of any facts or issues regarding compliance with Environmental Laws, or liabilities or other obligations under Environmental Laws or concerning hazardous or toxic substances or wastes, pollutants or contaminants, that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position of the Company and its subsidiaries, and (z) none of the Company or its subsidiaries anticipates material capital expenditures relating to any Environmental Laws.

  • Environmental Health and Safety i. Environment, Health and Safety Performance. Seller acknowledges and accepts full and sole responsibility to maintain an environment, health and safety management system ("EMS") appropriate for its business throughout the performance of this Contract. Buyer expects that Seller’s EMS shall promote health and safety, environmental stewardship, and pollution prevention by appropriate source reduction strategies. Seller shall convey the requirement of this clause to its suppliers. Seller shall not deliver goods that contain asbestos mineral fibers.

  • Litigation, Environmental and Labor Matters (a) There are no actions, suits, proceedings or investigations by or before any arbitrator or Governmental Authority pending against or, to the knowledge of the Borrower, threatened against or affecting the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (i) as to which there is a reasonable possibility of an adverse determination and that, if adversely determined, could reasonably be expected, individually or in the aggregate, to result in a Material Adverse Effect or (ii) that involve this Agreement or the Transactions.

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