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        The Rarotonga Environment Act 1994/95 was repealed by the Environment Act 2003 formalising the establishment of the NES.

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      An Environment Consent is a permission granted to an applicant undertaking an activity that has some but not significant environment impact.

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      A management tool used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project prior to decision making.

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      Other permits issued by NES relates to the transboundary movement of waste, ozone depletion substances and wildlife.

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