National Environmental (Wetlands, River Banks and Lake Shores Protection) Regulations, 2009 (S.I. No. 26 of 2009)

Extraordinary Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette No. 58 Abuja - 2nd October, 2009 Government Notice No. 279 The following is published as Supplement to this Gazelle: S. I. No. 26 Short Title Vol. 96 Page National Environmental (Wetlands, River Bank, .111d Lake Shores) Regulations, 2009 .. B 1021-1040 Printed and Published by The Federal Government Printer, Abuja, Nigeria FGP 105/102009/l,000(OL52) Annual Subscription from I st .lnnunry, 2009 is Local : N 15,000.00 Overscns : N2 U00.00 ISurl;1cc MailJ N24,500.00 lSccond Class Air Mail I, Present issue N500.00 per copy. Subscribers who wish to obtain Gazelle atler I st January should ai,ply to the Fedcrnl Govornmcnt Printer. Ahujn for amended Subscriptions. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ESTABLISHMENT) ACT, 2007 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL (W ETLANDS, RIVER BANKS AND LAKE SHORES PROT ECTION) REGULATIONS, 2009 ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS REGULATIONS PART I-REGULATIONS OF WETLANDS AND WETLAND RESOURCES REGULATION I. Application of Part I. 2. Objectives. 3. Principles. 4. Inventory of Wetlands. 5. Furnishing of Particulars by State Governments. 6. Role of Local Governments. 7. Declaration of a Specially Protected Area 8. Control of Use of Wetla·nds. 9. · Wetland Resource Use Permit. I o. Rejection of Application for Permit. 11. Revocation of Permit. 12. Temporary Permit. 13. Implied Covenant. 14. Duty of Land Owners and Users. PART II-REGULATIONS OF RIVER BANKS AND LAKE SHORES 15. Application of Part II. 16. Objectives. 17. Principles. 18. Identification or River 13nnks und Lake Shores. 19. Registration or Degraded River Banks und Luke Shores. B 1021 B 1022 20. Application for Permit to use a River Bank or Lake Shore. 21. Rejection of Application. 22. Revocation of Permit. 23. Duty of the Agency. 24. Duty of Private Land Owners and Users. 25. Protection Zones for River Banks. 26. Protection Zones for Lake Shores. 27. Protection of Lake Shores and River Banks used for Purposes of Tourism. ·PART III-M1scELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 28. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). 29. Environmental Restoration Order. 30. Offences. 31. Penalties. 32. Appeals. 33. Interpretation. 34. Citation. SCHEDULES S. I. 26 of 2009 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL (WETLANDS, RIVER BANKS AND LAKE SHORES PROTECTION) REGULATIONS, 2009 [30th Septembe,� 2009 ] In exercise of the powers conferred on me by Section 34 of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enfo�·cementAgency (Establishment) Act, 2007 and all other powers enabling me in that behalf I Jo1-1N ODEY Minister . ' ' ' of Environment, hereby make the following Regulations: PART l- REGULATIONS OF WETLANDS AND WETLAND RESOURCES 1. This Part applies to all wetlands in Nigeri·a. 2. The objectives of Part I of these Regulations are to (a) provide for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources in Ni0eria · e, ' (b) ensure water catchments conservation and flood control ; (c) ensure the sustainable use of wetlands for ecological and tourism purposes for the common good of all citizens; (cl) ensure that wetlands are protected as habitats for species of fauna and flora; and (e) minimize and control pollution. B 1023 Commence­ ment. Application of Part I. Objec.:tives. 3. The following principles shall be observed in regulating all wetlands Principles. (a) wetland resources shall be utilised in a sustain;ible m'!-nner compatible with the continued pres�nce of wetlands and their hydrological functions and services ; (b) the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), shall be conducted in accordance with the relevant laws on all activities in wetlands likely to have adverse effects on the wetlands ; (c) best practices shall be applied for.the co11servation of wetlands of international, national and local importance as ecological systems and habitats for fauna and flora species, cultural and aesthetic purposes, as well as their hydrological fun�tions, etc. (d) wise use of wetlands shall be incorporated into the national and local approaches for the regulation of their resources through awareness campaigns and dissemination of information. 4.- ( 1) The Agency shall, in collaboration with relevant agencies, State and Local Governrnents, communities and other stakeholders, compile an . • i . rnvcnrory of W!.!tlnnlls. L B 1�24 • Furnishing of particulars by state Govemments. Role of Local Government<;. inventory of all wetlands for determining the purposes of their conservation status based on the parameters as specified in the First Schedule to these Regulations. · (2) The State Government, in collaboration with the Agency, shall periodically inspect the wetlands to determine the necessity for revision or correction of the inventory on wetlands . (3) The State Government may, in collaboration with the Ag!:!ncy, register changes in the boundaries of wetlands on maps i·n the inventory referred to in sub-regulation (l) of this regulation and make any other necessary changes in the inventory to reflect the actual situation on ground. ( 4 ) In conducting an inventory on wetlands, the State Government shall consult with the Local Government with a view to involving the public in determining whether a wetland should be included in the list of wetlands of local or national or international importance. (5) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-regulation (6) of this regulation, the State and Local Governments shall cause to be convened ' meetings of local inhabitants and stakeho lders within the vicinity of the wetland prior to making any decision affecting the wetland. (6) The Agency shall in collaboration \1/ith State and Local Governments, publish an inventory of wetlands every five years reflecting the current state of wetlands included in the inventory which shali form part of the data base of the Agency. 5. State Governments �a) shall f�rnish the Agency with the particulars of all wetlands within their respective States for registration ; (b) shall ensure that no individual or oroup of · - · h I . . . . . o persons goes mto t e wet ands for the act1v1t1es likely to deorade tlie . 'd 1 d d . . o sat wet an s ; an (c) may receive the request for' permit and . d h A for approval. t ecommen to t e gency 6.·Jn ensuring the sustainabTt f · . • . 1 1 Y o wetlands, Local Governments shall (a) assist the Agency in e • h · catchment area of I nsunng t at any activity undertaken within the . a wet and does not affect the water level of the wetland ; (b) assist the Agency in O 1 . of water for dom t' re 0 u atmg activities which may include supplyes 1c purpose r h · h . • . d wood exploitation t ' is mg, untmg,.home gardens, graz111 g •111 o ensure susta1nabl ( ·) , . · · · e use of wetlands ; . . c collaborate with the A . , a nd in uccordance with th gency to declare an area a p1·0tect(!d wetl �se Regulations ; and (d) conduct public awareness.campaigns among the people to ensure the wise use and conservation of wetlands. 7. -( l) The declaration of a protected wetland may be initiated by the Agency on the recommendation of the Local Government. (2) Where the Agency initiates the process of declaring a wetland as a protected area under sub- regulation (I) of this regulation, the Agency shall (a) inform the Local and State Governments in writing; (b) cause an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to be carried out by the EIA Department of the Federal Ministry of Environment; (c) ensure that the views of the people inhabiting the areas contiguous to the wetland are taken into account by convening' a meeting of the local inhabitants; and (d) ensure the preparation and submission of a repo·rt containing findings in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this sub-regulation to the Agency. (3) Where a Local Government initiates the process state d in sub-regulation (1) of this regulation, the Local Government ·shall inform the appropriate representative organ of the inhabitants and require -them to carry out the activities stated in paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of sub-regulation (2) of this regulation and in such a case the Local Government shall provide the appropriate financial support to the inhabitants of the area for carrying out these tasks. ( 4) The Agency shall consider the reports submitted under sub-regulations (2) and (3) ofthis regulation and may make recommendations to the Minister. 8.-(1) A person desiring to carry out any of the regulated activities listed in the Second Schedule or extract any wetland produce in a wetland shall make an application as set out in Form A of the Third Schedule to these Regulations .(2) Subject to sustainable utilisation, the following traditional uses of wetland resources shal I not be subject to the application of these Regulations (a) medicinal plants, edible plants and other non-wood forest produce; (b) any cultivation where the cultivated area is not more than 25% of the total area of the wetland ; · (c) fishing, using traps and baskets ; (d) collection of invertebrates such as periwinkles, oysters, snails, crabs, etc ; and (e) collection of water for domestic use. B 1025 Declaration of Specially Protected Areas. Control·of use of· Wetlands. 11 I I I I ! B 1026 Wetland Resource use Permit. Rejection of Application for Permit. Re.vocation . . ' of Penjiit. Temporary Permits. Implied Covenant. . 1 ding weirs , herbs or chemicals are (3) The use of fishing methods me u prohibited. . , . . . f these Regulat1ons, a person shall not 9.-(1) Subject to the prov1s1o�s o . rmit issued by the Agency. · · · tland without ,1 pe carry out an act1v1ty 111 a we . . . , t an activity listed m the Second (2) Any person mtendmg to carry ou enc for a permit in Form Schedule to these Re0ulations shall apply to the Ag y 0 . . A of the Third Schedule to these Regulatwns. b ulation (2) of this reguJatiQn(3) The application made pursuant to su -reg •b d b h .. f � s as shall be prescn e y t eshall be accompanied by the payment o ee ' Agency. (4) the Agency may issue a permit in Form B as specified in the Third Schedule to these Regulations permitting the use of wetland resources. 10. Where the Agency rejects an application made under sub-regulation (2) of regulation 9, the Agency shall (a) state reasons in writing, to the applicant ; and (b) give the applicant the right to be heard either 0rally or in writing or both. · 11. The Agency may, at any time, after consultation with State Government revoke a permit granted under these Regulations if it is satisfied that the conditions of the grant of the permit have not been complied with or that the continued use of the wetland is likely to be injurious to the community, neighbouring States or the environment. 12. The Agency may, after consultation with the appropriate State Government, grant a temporary permit for the use of a wetland where (a) there is a need to irrigate an area ; and (b) a special research project requires the use of the wetland for a certainperiod of time. 13. It is implied in any permit issued under these Regulations that theholder of any permit shall (a) not substantially affect hydrological and ecological characteristics ofthe wetland beyond the terms and conditions contained in the permit; (b) k�ep and �aintain the boundaries of the wetland for purposes ofcontrol I mg malaria and other diseases; (c) not assign the p · t f. · erintt to any other person without the consen o the Agency ; and (cl) within a period of one year after the expiration or revocation of the permit, remove or restore the wetland to as near as possible to the state it was immediately before the commencement of the permitted activities. B 1027 14.-( l) Every land owner, occupier or user of property contiguous to a Duty of wetland shall have a duty to prevent the degradation or destruction of the Land wetland and shall maintain the values of the wetland. Owners and (2) Any person who fails, neglects or refuses to protect a wetland under sub-regulation (l) of this regulation commits an offence. PART II-REGULATIONS OF RIVER BANKS AND LAKE SHORES 15.- ( l). Part II of these Regulations shall apply to all river banks and lake shores in Nigeria, subject to the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and other applicable Acts. (2) The Government shall hold in trust for the people and protect river banks and lake shores for the common good of the citizens of Nigeria. 16. The objectives of Part II of these Regulations are to (a) facilitate the sustainable utilization and conservation of resources on river banks and lake shores for the benefit of the people and the community living in the area; (b) promote the integration of sustainable use of resources in rivers and lakes into the local and national management of natural.resources for socio­ economic development; (c) enhance research and researc�1 related a�tivities ; and (cl) prevent silting of rivers and lakes and control pollution or degrading activities. Users. Application of Part II. Objectives. 17. The following sha�l be obse�·ved in ,the· regulation of river ban�s and Principles. lake shores (a) resources on the river banks and lake shores shall be utilised in a sustainable manner ; (b) the Environmental Impact Assessment (E.l.A) as required under any applicable law is mandatory for all majo,· activities 011 river banks and lake shores ; and (c) special measures are essential for the protection of river banks and lake shores such as preventing soil erosion, silting and water pollution. 18. The Agency shall, in collaboralion with relevant Agencie(,, State Governments, Local Governments and stakeholders iclenlil'y river banks and luke shores that arc under threat from environmental degradation, for the purpose or monitoring and implemcntii,g best prucliccs t'or their s1'11bi lizntion. hkntific:Hion of Rh·cr ll:rnks and Luk� Shor�s. \ I B 1028 Registration of degraded River Banks and Lake Shores. Application for Permit to use a River Bank or Lake Shore. Rejection of Application. Revocation of Permit. Duty <,I" the Agcney. I all in consultation with State Governments Local 19 -( 1) The Agency s 1 , · •t · s and other relevant stakeholders carry out anGovernments commum ie ' . • . . '··t· 1 11·tor l·lke shores and nve r banks which are degraded111ventory, 1dent1 y anc m01 ' . . and propose measures for their remedi ation. (2) The inventory provided for in sub-regu lation (I) of this re��1lation shall be made in consultation with the State Gove rnn�ents, Com mu111.t1.es and other rele.vant stakeholders and shall include maps of th e areas 1dent1f1ed. (3) The Agency shall, maintain a register of river banks and lake shores includino those identified in the Fourth Schedule to these Regulations. � 20.-( I) A person who intends to carry out any of the following activities shall make an application to the Agency in Form A as set out in the Third Schedule to these Regulations (a) cultivate or introduce in any form, any plant , whether alien or indigenous on a river bank or lake shore ; (b) introduce any animal or micro-organism, whether alien or indigenous in any riverbank or lake shore ; or (c) deposit any substance on a river bank or lake shore. (2) The Agency may, after considering the application submitted under sub-regulation (l) of this regulation and after consultation with the State Government, grant a permit in Form B as set out in the Third Schedule to these Regulations on such conditions as the Agency may deem fit. 21. Where the Agency rejects an application made under sub-re0ulation (1) of regulation 20, the Agency shall 0 (a) state reasons in writing, to the applicant ; and (b) �ive the applicant the right to be heard either orally or in writing orboth. 22. The A oency may t · d der • 0 , a any time, revoke any permit orante un the se .Regu lat1ons if the Agency is satisfied that the conditions f;r oranting the p�1 l m k 1t ha ! ve n?t �een complied with or that the continued use of th: river ban k 01 a e s 1ore 1s likely to be· · · t tnJunous to the community and the environrnen 23, The Agency shall · 11 b . and I oc- 1 G . · ' 111 co a oration with relevant Agencies, State . � d ovc1 nmcnts, monitor and f I , · withrespect to activities like! t � n ·orce com.pliance wit�, exta nt .a",s. lake shores. Y O clegrdde the environment, nver banks 01 • 24.-(1) Every land owner or user in whose land a river bank or lake shore is situated shall have a duty to prevent and repair degraded river banks and lake shores through the following or any other measures-· (a) soil engineering ; (b) agroforestry ; (c) mulching ; (d) grassing ; (e) control of livestock grazing; and (f) terracing. 25.-( 1) The rivers specified in the Fourth Schedule to these Regulations shall have an appropriate protection zone from the highest water mark of the river as may be determined by the Agency. (2) Rivers not specified in the Fourth Schedule to these Regulations shall have a protected zone as shall be determined by the Agency (3) No activity shall be permitted within protected zones without the written consent of the Agency. (4) Each Local Government shall determine watering points and routes for animals to have access to the water in each river. 26.-(1) All shores of lakes specified in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations shall have an appropriate protected zone of two hundred metres measured from the low water mark. (2) All shores of lakes not specified in the Fifth Schedule shall have a protected zone of one hundred metres from the low water mark. (3) Each Local Government shall determine watering points and routes for animals to have access to the water in each lake. B 1029 Duty of Private Land Owners and Users. Protection Zones for River Banks. Protection Zones for Lake shores. 27 .-(I) Where a lake shore or river bank is developed for the purposes of promoting tourism or other aesthetic uses, the developer shall ensure that Protection of Lake Shores and (a) pre-treatment or full treatment of effluent or waste from the facility is carried out to prevent contamination of the water ; River Banks Used for (b) litter is cleared and disposed off in conformity with best environmental Purposes practices ; and of Tourism. (c) the river banks, lake shores or beaches are not degraded. ,.. I\ B 1030 Envimnmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Environmen­ tal Restoration Order. Offences. Penalties. Appeals. , III-MrscELLANEOUS PRov1s10Ns�ITT t desirino to conduct a proJect which. •oponen · 0 28 -(I) A developer 01 P1 a wetland, river bank or lake shore,· . . oative impact on · . . lnve a sio111f1cant neo .. imental Impact Assessment in linem.ty ' � . , . . out an Env1101 shall be required to cc11 1y with extant Regulations or Acts. . . . d. b-reoulation (I) of this regulation shall(2) The developer mentione 111d �u , nd�nonitorino on such activities and. ct· . ronmental au its a o carry out peno ,c env1 ··red to the A0ency.shall subir1it reports as spec1 I o . b Jroved ouiclelines for the restoration29 Th Aoency nny prescn e ap1 o · . e 0 • '. , •• • bank or Jake shore that is threatened orand remechat1011 ol· a wetlcmcl, i ivei degraded. 30. A person commits an offence if he­ (a) reclaims or drains a wetland ; (b) erects, constructs, places, alters, extends, removes or demolishes any structure that is fixed in, under or over a wetland ; (c) disturbs a wetland by drilling or tunnelling in a manner that has or islikely to have an adverse effect on a wetland ; (cl) deposits in, on, or under any wetland a substance in a manner thathas or is likely to have an adverse effect on a wetland ; (e) destroys, damages or disturbs any wetland in a manner that has or islikely to have an adverse effect on any plant or animal or its habitat; (j) introduces any exotic plant or animal in a wetland ; (g) removes soil from or burns any wetland resource in a wetland ; (/z) carries out any unauthorised activity in a protected wetland; (i) carries out activities provided for in regulation 20 without a perniit; �) fails, neglects or refuses to protect a lake shore or river bank fromenvlfonrnental degrndation in accordance with these Regulations ; (k) contravenes any of th . . . e p1ov1s1ons of these Regulations. is Jia:i!·:(:l:�yt peison found guilty of an offence under these Regulation:. v1c ion to imprisonrn t t· I s or lO,fine not exceeding Nsoo 00 . en o not less than three mont 1 , 0.00 or both. (2) In addition to the penal . . ersovfound guilty sh:ill be . . ty provided for in sub-regulation (I), a P · · 1equ1red to ea. 32 1 ry out rernediation work. •-(I) Any person ag · heseRegulutions rnay appeal grieved by a decision of the Agency under t to the Agency. (2)The decision oftheAoen I. II b . . i:, cy s 1a e so commu111cated to the aog,rieved person. i:, A (3) An aggrieved person shall, if dissatisfied with the decision of the gency, appeal to the Minister. 33. In these regulations "Act" means the N· t' I E • Aoe (E bi' a iona nvironmental Standards and Reuulations i:, ncy sta 1shment) Act, 2007 ; i:, "A ,, A gency m�ans the National Environmental Standards and Regulations gency established under t' 1 f f h ·. sec 1011 o the Act and includes, for the purpose o t ese Reoulat,ons .1 p . h . behalf. 0 '' e, sun aut onsed by the Agency to act on his or her ' "B /" · eac l. means an accumulation of sand or gravel found at the land ward mar0111 of a lake· th r · • . o . , e 1m1ts approximating to the position of the highest and lower tidal water levels ; "Biologi�·ctl di,�ersity" means the variability among living organisms from all s0U1:ces 111clud111g, terrestrial ecosystems and aquatic ecosystems and the ecol�g1cal complexes of which they are part; including diversity within species, between species, between and within genes and ecosystems ; "Conservation" means looking after and managing a resource so that the resource maintains its ability to fulfil its functions and provide goods and services for present and future generations ; "Contaminatio,i°'' means a process of making impure or unclean in relation to wetlands, rivers or lakes; "Degradation of wetland" means loss of a wetland area due to the conversion of a wetland to non-wetland habitats as a result o f human activity; "Drainage of wetlands" means the removal or exclus ion of water from a wetland by pumping, excavation of channels, plan ting in a wetland fast growing non-wetland trees or plants, abstracti on of water from a river entering a wetland, channelling, reclamation and drainage itself; "Goveming Council" means the Board o f Directors of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enfo rcement Agency established under Part I, section 3 of the Act ; "Hunting" includes the doing of an act imm ediately dir��ted at killi�g , wounding, injuring or capturing of any animal and taking or w11f�l mol�stat1on of any nest, lair or other place where a depe ndant young animal is born , hatched, or reared ; "lake shore" means the land not more tha n l 00 meters adjacent to or bordering a lake ; B 1031 I 111erpre 1a1ion. I I B 1032 "Lake" means a body of fresh or salt water of natural body or pool of water ; "Land Owner" means an owner of a particular piece of land ; "Lead Agency" means any ministry, department, p1rastatal agency, local government system, or public officer in which or upon whom any law vests functions of control or management of any segment of the environment; "Low water mark" means the historical point at which the lowest level of contact between the water and the shore or the bank as the case may be was recorded ' "Natural Resources" means land, air, water, vegetation, fish, wildlife, rivers and streams, wilderness, natural beauty, scenery and open space ; "Occupier" means, for the purposes of these regulations, a person in occupation of any land on which there is a wetland, riverbank or lake shore; "Person" means a natural or legal person ; "Protected species" means any plant or animal declared as a protected species under these regulations ; "Protected Zone" means particular area prevented from being harmed or damaged; "Restoration" means regeneration or putting back a wetland, river bank or lake shore to the state it was in or near to what it was before it was modified; "River bank" means the rising ground, not more than I OOm long, bordering or adjacent to a river in the form of rock, mud, gravel or sand ; "River" means a body of natural surface stream of water of considerable volume permanently or seasonally flowing in a defined chan-nel ; "Riverine" includes all wetlands along rivers and streams ; "Soil erosion" means, a general process whereby soil particles are worn away or removed by natural agencies, including weathering, solution, corrosion and transportation ; "Soif' means earth, sand, shells, minerals, vegetation and the flora and fauna in the soil and the derivatives thereof such as dust · ' "Sustainable utilisation" means the practice of human utilisation which ensures the greatest benefit to present generations while maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations ; "Wetl�nd resourc� u.�·e permit" means a permit grunted to a person,community or organ1sa11on to make extractive utilisation of wetlands andot�er non-extractive uses such us tourism and cultural activities in accordancewith the grant under these Regulations ; , "Wetlands" means areas permanently or seasona11y flooded by water where plants and animals have become adapted; and include swamps, areas of marsh, banks of rivers, vegetation, areas impeded drainage, or blackish salt ; "Wildlife" means wild animals, birds and other living things, sometimes including vegetation, living in a natural, undomesticated state; "Wise Use" means sustainable utilisation of wetlands in a way compatible with the maintenance of the natural properties of the ecosystem. B 1033 34. These Regulations may be cited as the National Environmental Citation. (Wetlands, River Banks and Lake Shores) Regulations, 2009.' ,I B 103-' SCHEDULES FIRST ScllEDULE • St 1 • of· Wetlands.Pnrnmeter for Co11serva11011 a us . ( 1) General (n) Location of the wetland ; (b) Type of fauna and flora; (c) The relief, geological and soil characteristics; (d) The hydrological characteristics ; (e) The water quality ; (f) The discharge and composition of water; (g) The existing uses; Regulation 4 (h) The density of population in the wetland catchment drawing attention especially to those most dependent on the wetland ; (i) Conservation status ; (j) The a·rea of the wetland, and (k) Any other factor relevant to the wetland. (2) The boundaries of such wetlands shall be shown on suitable boundary or natural resources maps. SECOND SCHEDULE Regulations 8 & 9 FORM A (To be completed in Triplicate) FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA NESREA (Establishment) Act, 2007. The National Environmental (Wetlands, River Banks and Lake Shores Protection)Regulations, 2009. REGULATED ACTIVITIES IN A WETLAND I. Brick m,1king. 2. Recreational activities such as si1ort I" •I · . . · ' is 11ng, nw11llcnum:c ol' l.!.recn s11ncc�.3. Culllvatmn. .., 4. Drainage. 5. Commercial exploitation of wetl· d . .. .in , esources. 6. Sewerage filtration. 7. Fishing, using fish gear and weirs fi h .. . . . , • . ' s fai mmg and other aquaculture B 1035 8. Const, uct1on of transport .111d c . . ' ommu111c·1t1on f, T · telephone lines. ' aci ities such as roads, railways, 9. Burning. I 0. Any unsustainable acr ·t h. 1 . lVl y w IC l JS of commersial or trade nature. THIRD SCIIEDULE Regulati()ns 8( I); 9(2) and 20( I) FORM A (To be completed in Triplicate) FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO CARRY OUT A REGULATED ACTIVITY IN A WETLAND, RIVER BANK AND LAKE SHORE I hereby apply for a permit to carry out activity in a Wetland or River Bank or Lake Shore of which particulars are given below : Full Nanze of· Applicant ............................ : ....................................................................... . Des i gnat i 011/'Ti t le.... . ....................... • ............... ... ............... ............... ...... ... . Adclress of AJJplicant ............................................................................................... ..... . 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' ....... . ;;;���:\:��i·i;���;,�age or area 011 which the above activity is to be carried out .............. . .. .. . . .. ···· · · ······· ·········· · ······· .... ... . ...................................................... , . . ... ........ . 'ji;;����l�� ... �.;;;,111wry of £11viro11111e11ta l Impact Assessment (please au,wl, " copy wht't"(' • • • • • • • • t • t t t ft t • t t ff t t f • t I , t, f I• I I I I t I I I I t t I t I I t t t t I It If If t t ff• Ifft I t I 1 • t t I I I I I I I I I t I I I I t I It t t • It\ t t t It t It t • t t t \ t et t • \ t t • t t • • t \ \ \ r: B 1036 · iirectly or indirectly affected . . . ion. s/wwin.g are a Ci , (Attach a map and detailed u�format by proposed activity) Any Other !,�fonnation .......... .. .-........................ .... · ······••"· ·· · ··· · ···· .. ·· ........................... . ......................................................... : ...... ............................ .................................... .. Signature of the Applicant ..................... ........... ; .............. ••···· ··················:················ Date .. .................. : .................................................... ................................................. . Comments of the Local Government Chairman · · .... · · ....... · .. · ..... · · · .. · · .. · · · . . · · .. · .... ·· · ·· · ··· ... .. Name and Signature of Chairman ....... •·· • · · · · .. · .. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·· · · · · · ··· Date ................... · ....................................... '. .................................... ......................... . FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Application Received by ................................................. Date ...... : ............................... .. Fee ................................................................. .' ............................................ (in words) Approval or Disapproval of Director-General ................................................................ . Date .......................................................................................................................... . Seal and Signature of the Director-General or CEO THIRD SCHEDULE FORM B ., (To be completed in Triplicate) Regulation 9(4) and 20(2) FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA Fee Paid ...... .............. . NESREA (Establishment)���.- ��6; · ......................... . . .T�e National Environmental (Wetlands Riv Regulations, 2009. ' er Banks and Lake Shores Protection) I B 1037 PERMIT TO CARRY OU T A REGULATED ACTIVITY IN A WETLAND, RIVER BANK AND LA KE SHORE PennitNo: Name .. ........................................................................................................................ . Address ...................................................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . You are hereby granted a permit to carry out the activity (ies) in a Wetland or River Bank or Lake Shore of ......................................................................... : ........................... . Location of the Wetland or River Bank or Lake Shore ................................................... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This permit is valid from ...................... 20 .................... to ..................... 20 ...................... .. Date ........................................................... . Seal and Signature of the Director-General and CEO National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA NESREA (Establishment) Act, 2007 The National Environmental (Wetlands, River Banks and Lake Shores Protection) Regulations, 2009. Fees: 1. Application for Wetlands use pennit N2,0 00.00 . 2. Application for a permit to carry out a ny regulated activity on River Banks and Lake Shores N2,000.00 . 3. Grant of a permit for use of Wetland, R iver bank or Lake shore NS,000.00. 8 1038 FOURTH SCHEDU LE (To be completed in Triplicate ) FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA NESREA (Establishment) Act, 200? Regulation 1() The National Environmental (Wetlands, River Banks and Lake Shores Protection) Regulations, 2009. REGISTER OF RIVER BANKS AND LAKE SHORES Regl·strat,·on Aro NES' 0 z:;, " or RB or LS ·· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·· · ·· · ···· ·· · ····· 1Vl • �,n • •••••·••••••••• •• •••••••• • Name o f River Bank or Lake Shore ...................... •····•••••············································· Location ( Village, LGA, State). .......................................... •••••·•••································· Extent o f River Bank or Lake Shore ( in Km) .................................... ••·•······•·····••··········· Activities being carried out on the River Bank or Lake Shore ..................................... . Nature o f Environmental Degradation occurring or likely to occur ......................... · ...................... . ...................... .... ............ .......................................................... .............. . Remarks Date ........................................ Siganture ............... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. FOURTH SHED U LE Regulations 19 and 25 The National Environmental (Wetlands, River Banks a d Lak Sh p t· ) R I t. 2009 n e ores rotec 100 egu a 10ns, -- - - - . Rivers 1. River Niger. 2. River Benue. 3. River Sokoto. 4. River �adejia. S. River Gongola. 6. River Cross. 7. River Komadugu. 8. River Rima. B 1039 9. River Gawon Gulbi. 10. Rive� Zarnfara. 11. River Kaduna. 12. River Katagurn. 13. River Ngadda. 14. River Yedserarn. 15. River Goma. 16. River Chalawa. 17. River Kano. 18. River Anambra. 19. River Katsina. 20. River Imo. 21. River Isiomo .. 22. River Osse. 23. River Siluko. 24. River Owena. 25. River Oluwa. 26. River Oni. 27. River Osun. 28. River Ona. 29. RiverOgun. 30. Rivet Gbako. ,, 31. River Kontagora . 32. RiverMoshi 33. River Awun. 34. RiverOro .. 35. River Gurara. 36. River Mada. 37. River Koriga. 38. RiverTubo. 39. River Ankwe. r B. 10 4 0 4 0. River Shemankar. 4 1. River Wase. 42. River Pai. 4 3. River Taraba. 44. River Donga. 4 5. River Oji. 4 6 . River Kampe. 4 7. River Usuman. Note : Sever al other rive rs t o be added f IFT H SC HEDULE FEDERA L REPUBLI C O F NIGERIA R e gu la t ion 2 6 The National Environmental (Wetlands, Rive r Ba nk s an d Lak e Sh ores Protection) Regulation s, 2009. Lakes 1 : Lake Chad. 2. Lake Kanji. 3. Lake Gwadabawa. 4. Lake Gumi. · Not e: Other Lakes to b e added DATED at Abuja this 30th da y of Se ptember , 2009. MR JOH N 0DEY, Ho nourable Minister Fe deral Min is try o f En v iron m ent J I,