Legislative Recommendations. Phase-out the use of lead ammunition across all habitats (wetland and terrestrial) with non-toxic alternatives within the next three years with Parties reporting to CMS Conference of the Parties (COP12) in 2017, working with stakeholders on implementation Create legislative process to prohibit the use of lead ammunition Ministry of Environment Ministry of Agriculture Medium End 2017 Remediate lead ammunition-contaminated environments Create legislative processes to facilitate remediation of lead ammunition- contaminated environments Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Environment Medium End 2017 (5.
2) Lead fishing weights (5.
2.1) Non-legislative recommendations PRIORITIZED ACTIVITIES MEANS OF IMPLEMENTATION RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITY High, Medium or Low TIMELINE DEADLINE ADDITONAL NOTES Raise awareness of the issue of lead poisoning from fishing weights and solutions to the problem Further inquiries/survey to investigate the use of lead fishing weights and the magnitude of its usage in the country. This will determine the next activities to be targeted under this subject Advice can be sought from external advisors Ministry of Fisheries and Ministry of Environment Low Start mid- 2017 Remove obsolete abandoned fishing nets from wetlands Ministry of Fisheries and Ministry of Environment Low Start mid- 2017 Raise awareness among fishermen about the risks of use of lead fishing weights in their fishing nets Ministry of Fisheries and Ministry of Environment Low Start mid- 2017 Campaigns targeting fishermen (not applicable for now) Ministry of Fisheries and Ministry of Environment Low Start mid- 2017 Encourage leadership from angling organizations and manufacturers for non-toxic fishing weights Raise awareness among manufacturers Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Environment Medium End 2018 Promote anglers’ codes of practice Raise awareness among fisherman and local communities Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Environment Medium End 2018 PRIORITIZED ACTIVITIES MEANS OF IMPLEMENTATION RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITY High, Medium or Low TIMELINE DEADLINE ADDITONAL NOTES
Legislative Recommendations. Prohibit the use of veterinary diclofenac for the treatment of livestock and substitute with readily available safe alternatives, such as meloxicam Veterinary Diclofenac will be included in the chemicals legislation in order to avoid any start of use 2018, but process ongoing and should be completed Reduce likelihood of illegal use of human pharmaceuticals None; not relevant at the moment
Legislative Recommendations. Ensure legislative/regulatory effectiveness: create enforcement legislation with effective deterrent mechanisms and infringement penalties Enhance enforcement and deterrence mechanisms relating to the use of poison-baits Enhance enforcement and deterrence mechanisms relating to the use of poison-baits Request information from Ministry of Agriculture Suspend/withdraw hunting licenses for persons and areas where illegal poison-bait activity occurs Request information from Ministry of Agriculture Establish sentencing guidelines to ensure consistent and effective outcomes Request information from Ministry of Agriculture Increase capacity and capability for enforcement with focused resourcing Request information from Ministry of Agriculture Introduce vicarious liability Request information from Ministry of Agriculture PRIORITIZED ACTIVITIES MEANS OF IMPLEMENTATION RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITY High, Medium or Low TIMELINE DEADLINE ADDITONAL NOTES Restrict access to highly toxic substances through stronger enforcement of supply chain: identify the ways poisons are acquired and why the established control mechanisms do not prevent their illegal use Gather information by closer investigations. Request information from Ministry of Agriculture Remove grace periods for banned products Request information from Ministry of Agriculture Establish consistent product removal policies between countries Request information from Ministry of Agriculture Restrict access to certified professionals only Request information from Ministry of Agriculture
Legislative Recommendations. Introduce ban on lead fishing weights Implementation in the ongoing revision of the fisheries regulations Wildlife Department High Immediate PRIORITIZED ACTIVITIES MEANS OF IMPLEMENTATION RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION PRIORITY High, Medium or Low TIMELINE DEADLINE ADDITONAL NOTES
Legislative Recommendations. Phase-out the use of lead fishing weights in areas where migratory birds have been shown to be particularly at risk i.
Legislative Recommendations. Prohibit the use of veterinary diclofenac for the treatment of livestock and substitute with readily available safe alternatives, such as meloxicam Update legislation Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Environment Low End 2018 Develop methods to reduce the likelihood of illegal use of human pharmaceuticals (could also be Non- legislative) Veterinary diclofenac use is not prohibited in Angola, but it is not used for veterinary purposes because the cost implications are considered as being too high Ministry of Agriculture Low End 2018 Include “not for veterinary use” on labels of human diclofenac Ministry of Agriculture Low End 2018 Introduce mandatory reporting for pharmacies to third-party regulatory bodies and require pharmacies to record sale and purchaser details Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Environment Low End 2018
.1) Lead ammunition (including shot, pellets and bullets) (5.
Legislative Recommendations. The MPO shall compile legislative recommendations for the HOST PROVIDER to submit to the local legislative delegation, Florida legislative committees, and other regional bodies relating to transportation planning and transportation-related aspects of comprehensive planning. The MPO shall consult and coordinate with the HOST PROVIDER and other local governments on assessing the impacts or opportunities presented by State and Federal legislation and policy initiatives.
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