High Seas Biodiversity Act 2026
21Contents of pre‑collection notice
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21 Contents of pre‑collection notice
(1) A pre‑collection notice for a collection activity must:
(b) include information about the pre‑collection matters for the activity; and
(d) meet any other requirements prescribed by the rules.
(2) The pre‑collection matters for a collection activity are the following:
(a) the nature, purposes and objectives of the activity;
(b) whether the activity forms part of a research program and, if so, the subject matter of that program;
(c) the marine genetic resources proposed to be collected;
(d) the geographical location of the activity area;
(e) how the activity will be carried out, including:
(i) the scientific equipment or methods to be used; and
(ii) the name, tonnage, type and class of the vessels to be used;
(f) whether, and how, the activity will contribute to other research programs;
(g) the period during which the activity will be carried out;
(h) any entity providing financial support or assistance for carrying out the activity;
(i) the contact person for the activity;
(j) whether there are any opportunities for scientists from other countries to be involved in or associated with the activity;
(k) whether there are any opportunities for another country to, if requested by that country, participate or be represented in the activity;
(l) a plan (the data management plan) for managing information relevant to, or resulting from, the activity that:
(i) is based on the principle of open and responsible data governance; and
(ii) meets any requirements set out in the rules;
(m) any other matter prescribed by the rules.