Government Notices published in Govt. Gazette no. 20,031 of 27th July, 2018

IT is notified for general information that the Hon. Joseph Muscat, KUOM, BCom, BA (Hons), MA (European Studies), PhD (Bristol), MP, resumed duties as Prime Minister on Thursday, 26thJuly, 2018, and that the arrangements made by Government Notice No. 869 of the 21st July, 2018, ceased to have effect accordingly.

THE Principal Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister has approved the following acting appointment:

Appointment of Panel of Assessors

IN exercise of the powers conferred by section 107 of the Social Security Act (Cap. 318), the Minister for the Family, Children’s Rights and Social Solidarity, after consultation with the organisations concerned is pleased to appoint the following persons to form the Panel of Assessors for the purposes of that Act, in the interests of employers and employed persons respectively:

Dr Charlotte Camilleri

Mr Joseph Delia

Mr Joseph Farrugia

Mr Edwin Balzan

Mr Gaetano Mercieca

Dr Joseph Portelli Demajo

Mr Mario Sacco

Mr Joseph Sapiano

Mr Anthony Zarb

This appointment is valid for a period of one year with effect from 24th July, 2018.

I​​T is notified that the Minister for Justice, Culture and Local Government has approved the following members to form part of the Board of Warrants – Conservators and Restorers.

Chairperson

Dr Joe Buttigieg

This appointment is for a period of three (3) years as from 23rd July, 2018.

Members

r

Mr Joseph Magro Conti

Arch. Norbert Gatt

Mr Nathaniel Cutajar

These appointments are for a period of two (2) years from 23rd July, 2018.

IT is hereby notified for general information that the following person has been appointed Deputy Executive Secretary of that Local Council with effect from 25th July, 2018:

Local Council                       Deputy Executive Secretary

Siġġiewi (Città Ferdinand)Ritienne Giorgino

27th

July, 2018

THE Ministry for Justice, Culture and Local Government hereby notifies that Mr Nicholas Vassallo’s appointment on the Film Review Board has been revoked and is being replaced by Mr Matthew Carbone.

This appointment is effective for one (1) year as from 23rd July, 2018.

BY VIRTUE of the powers conferred by the second proviso to Regulation 10(6) of the Conservation of Wild Birds Regulations (S.L. 549.42), the Minister for the Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change has, after giving due consideration to recommendations of the Malta Ornis Committee, decided to authorise derogation from the provisions of Regulation 4(1)(d) and (e) to carry out blood sampling from 20 adult and chick live-specimens and/or freshly retrieved dead specimens of Yelkouan Shearwaters (Puffinus yelkouan) during July 2018 at the coastal cliff areas of Malta, Gozo, Comino, Cominotto and St Paul’s Islands and shipping of these blood samples to a laboratory abroad exclusively for the purpose of scientific research and analysis as part of EU-Life Arċipelagu Garnija LIFE14 NAT/MT/991 under the conditions and controls stipulated in the licence issued for this purpose by the Wild Birds Regulation Unit.

IN exercise of the powers conferred by Article 113 of the Civil Code (Cap. 16), the Minister for Justice, Culture and Local Government has made this Order whereby the Adoption Order dated 25th April, 2018, issued by the Honourable Judge Sugato Majumdar of the District Court of Howrah, India, is being specified as an intercountry adoption of the person therein mentioned for the purposes of Articles 113, 130 and 130A of the Civil Code.

(Sgd) Owen Bonnici

Minister for Justice, Culture

and Local Government

Place of Sitting

BE IT KNOWN that in virtue of the power afforded by Article 412(3) of the Criminal Code (Cap. 9), the Minister for Justice, Culture and Local Government has consented to premises 21 ‘Casa Galea’, Saint Helen’s Square, Birkirkara as being the place in which the same Court is to deliver judgments in connected cases ‘Police (Inspector Elton Taliana) vs Michael Galea’ BK40/35, and ‘Police (Inspector Elton Taliana) vs Mary Rose Spiteri’ BK40/36 both of which of the Birkirkara District Sitting of the 29th January, 2019, at one in the afternoon (1.00 p.m.).

Place of Sitting

BE IT KNOWN that in virtue of the power afforded by Article 412(3) of the Criminal Code (Cap. 9), the Minister for Justice, Culture and Local Government has consented to premises 21 ‘Casa Galea’, Saint Helen’s Square, Birkirkara as being the place in which the same Court is to deliver judgments in connected cases ‘Police (Inspector Elton Taliana) vs Mary Rose Spiteri’ BK40/36, and ‘Police (Inspector Elton Taliana) vs Michael Galea’ BK40/35 both of which of the Birkirkara District Sitting of the 29th January, 2019, at one in the afternoon (1.00 p.m.).

Malta’s Proposed National Codes of Good Practice on Invasive Alien Species

IN terms of Article 51 of the Environment Protection Act (Cap. 549), it is duly notified that the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) is preparing the following Codes of Practice, in line with the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) as adopted by the Government of Malta in terms of the same Act.

‘National Sector-Specific Codes of Good Practice in relation to Invasive Alien Species in the Maltese Islands’

Measure BI4 of the NBSAP identified the need that key stakeholder groups (such as traders like pet shops, breeders and nurseries, as well as land and sea users) cooperate to prevent the unwanted release and/or escape and spread of non-native and invasive species into the environment. To assist this, national codes of best practices will be established in consultation with key stakeholders and adopted for those sectors that can aid the introduction and spread of invasive species.

The main objectives of the proposed ‘National Codes of Best Practice’ are:

to set up a series of sector-specific codes to raise awareness and promote good practice to curb the risks associated with introducing and using alien species that exhibit an invasive potential;

to put forward a series of recommendations based on the principle of self-regulation, tailored to a particular sector, that may aid the introduction and spread of alien species;

provide practical and concise guidance in establishing common standards of good practice and responsible attitudes and behaviours when using alien species in that sector;

provides policy documents that are complementary to national legislation and support the implementation of the proposed National Strategy on Invasive Alien Species.

The public is invited to submit any feedback or comments by email to (era.policyconsultation@era.org.mt) by 10th August, 2018.

The proposed Codes of Practice will be available for public consultation in due course at the following web link: (https://era.org.mt/en/Pages/Active-Public-Consultations.aspx).

Further information may be obtained from ERA on (info@era.org.mt) or on 2292 3500​​.

Malta’s Proposed National Strategy on Invasive Alien Species

IN terms of Article 51 of the Environment Protection Act (Cap. 549), it is duly notified that the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) is preparing the following National Strategy, in line with the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) as adopted by the Government of Malta in terms of the same Act.

‘National Strategy for Preventing and Mitigating the Impact of Invasive Alien Species in the Maltese Islands’

Measure BI2 of the NBSAP identified the need to set up a systematic and coherent national strategy on invasive non-native species based on the Convention on Biological Diversity’s three-stage hierarchical approach, which includes prevention, early detection of the species, and rapid action by eradication, containment and control (where feasible).

The main objectives of the proposed National Strategy on Invasive Alien Species are:

to establish a comprehensive and proactive framework for dealing with invasions of non-native species;

to provide coordinated measures for prevention of harmful introductions, risk assessments, early detection, rapid response and factors to be considered for effective management and follow-up;

to contribute to the conservation of ecosystems and their associated services, as well as social and economic safeguard through the elimination of the pressures and threats posed by invasive alien species;

to give an overview of the legal requirements of global, regional and national legislation as well as provides strategic direction on how to address invasive alien species at a national level followed by recommendations;

to fulfil the requirements of Malta’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP, 2012-2020; Measures BI1 to BI3) and to create the impetus needed to achieve the national biodiversity target that calls for prevention, control and eradication of invasive alien species.

The public is invited to submit any feedback or comments by email to (era.policyconsultation@era.org.mt) by 10th August, 2018.

The proposed Strategy will be available for public consultation in due course at the following web link: (https://era.org.mt/en/Pages/Active-Public-Consultations.aspx).

Further information may be obtained from ERA on (info@era.org.mt) or on 2292 3500​​.

Malta’s Proposed Green Infrastructure Information Document

IN terms of Article 51 of the Environment Protection Act (Cap. 549), it is duly notified that the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) is preparing the following Information Document, in line with the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) as adopted by the Government of Malta in terms of the same Act.

‘Investing in the Multi-functionality of Green Infrastructure (GI): An Information Document to support GI Thinking in Malta’

Measure EN4 of the NBSAP states that components for building a green infrastructure (as a holistic framework for resource planning and conservation) are to be strengthened to improve the ecological coherence of Natura 2000, via integration into the broader landscape, and hence to curb habitat fragmentation, improve adaptation to climate change and aid in integrated flood management.

Measure SI6 also notes the role and importance of the principles of integrated planning so as to devise measures to safeguard the wider countryside from urban sprawl, to support urban biodiversity and to contribute towards the EU priorities on a Green Infrastructure (GI).

The main objectives of the proposed GI Information Document are:

to provide a concise and informative account of the concept of green infrastructure and promote and motivate additional initiatives at varying levels;

to address what constitutes GI and its related benefits, with an overview of national policies that currently promote GI implementation in Malta;

to explore EU funding instruments that include GI as an eligible priority for investment;

to provide case examples of GI-related initiatives and projects of a local, national or transboundary nature;

to assist in the development of a Green Infrastructure Action Plan for the Maltese Islands.

The public is invited to submit any feedback or comments by email to (era.policyconsultation@era.org.mt) by 10th August, 2018.

The proposed Information Document will be available for public consultation in due course at the following web link: (https://era.org.mt/en/Pages/Active-Public-Consultations.aspx).

Further information may be obtained from ERA on (info@era.org.mt) or on 2292 3500​​.

Malta’s Proposed National Action Planon Desertification and Land Degradation

IN terms of Article 51 of the Environment Protection Act (Cap. 549), it is duly notified that the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) is preparing the following National Action Plan (NAP), in line with the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) as adopted by the Government of Malta in terms of the same Act.

‘National Action Plan on Desertification and Land Degradation in the Maltese Islands’

Measure NR2 of the NBSAP addresses the need for the sustainable use of natural resources, with reference to soil, water and land, adding that land uses are to be commensurate with the management of soil and by inference, water resources across the Maltese Islands. Such uses are also to contribute towards the requirements of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) to develop desertification NAPs.

The main objectives of the proposed National Action Plan are:

to develop long-term strategies to combat desertification, land degradation and the mitigation of the effects of drought, emphasising implementation;

to streamline and integrate the strategy with other policies, linked with biodiversity, climate change, soil, agriculture and land use, sustainable development and other relevant environmental policies;

to identify the factors contributing to desertification and practical measures necessary to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought;

to specify the respective roles of Government, local communities and land users and related resource needs.

The public is invited to submit any feedback or comments by email to (era.policyconsultation@era.org.mt) by 10th August, 2018.

The proposed National Action Plan will be available for public consultation in due course at the following web link: (https://era.org.mt/en/Pages/Active-Public-Consultations.aspx).

Further information may be obtained from ERA on (info@era.org.mt) or on 2292 3500​​.

Article 69 of the Environment Protection Act

Ġnejna BayEmergency Conservation Order

The Environment and Resources Authority is issuing this Emergency Conservation Order in accordance with Article 69 of the Environment Protection Act, 2016 on:

Ġnejna

Bay

and its surroundings as per site plan under Schedule I (see sie plan on page 6990), hereafter referred to as “the emergency conservation area”, due to ecological and scientific importance of the site and the need for conservation.

The Authority is hereby issuing an Emergency Conservation Order in respect of the above site as described thereto in accordance with Article 69 (10) of the Environment Protection Act, 2016, for the purpose of conservation. The following regulations shall apply:

1. For the purpose of the Emergency Conservation order, the terms “Authority” ; “conservation”; and “person” shall have the same meaning as that defined in the Act.

2. The Emergency Conservation Area shall be monitored continuously inter alia by means of a temporary site post.

3. No person shall, within the emergency conservation area, unless authorised by the Authority:

(a) take or attempt to take, disturb, damage or destroy any adult marine turtle, eggs or any turtle hatchlings, whether dead or alive;

(b) enter or attempt to enter, or in any way assist any other person to enter the area cordoned-off by the Environment and Resources Authority;

(c) remove any portion of, or object making up, the cordoning off of the area or any ancillary installation or any official signage;

(d) introduce or attempt to introduce into the area cordoned-off by the Environment and Resources Authority any object or material;

(e) hang or attempt to hang, append to or attempt to append any object on the cordoning installed by the Environment and Resources Authority or in any manner compromise or attempt to compromise the integrity of the cordoning;

(f) place or attempt to place any object that, at any time between sunrise and sunset, may cast a shadow inside the area cordoned-off by the Environment and Resources Authority;

(g) allow any animal under his ownership or responsibility to enter or attempt to enter the area cordoned-off by the Environment and Resources Authority;

(h) remove any litter or article whatsoever from the area cordoned-off by the Environment and Resources Authority unless by hand;

(i) deposit any litter unless in the litter bins provided for such purpose;

(j) drive, manoeuvre or park any vehicle within a distance of 20m from the area cordoned-off by the Environment and Resources Authority;

(k) remove any Posidonia oceanica and Cymodocea nodosa wrack (alka) from the seaward side in front of the area cordoned-off by the Environment and Resources Authority;

(l) deploy any gill net; trammel net or fishing net of any sort;

(m) deploy at immediate sea surface, ropes or other items that can effectively block passage of turtles at sea surface;

(n) utilise fuel powered electricity generators;

(o) generate any excessive noise or vibrations or play loud music;

(p) be in possession of, set up or let off any sort of fireworks or explosives

4. Without prejudice to any other requirement under any other legislation, until the 20th  of September 2018, from half past six in the evening (6.30 p.m.) of any day until half past seven in the morning (7.30 a.m.) of the following day, no person shall, within the emergency conservation area:

(a) camp;

(b) participate in a catering activity involving a group of more than 10 persons; or

(c) participate in any organised activity involving a group of more than 10 persons;

Unless in the areas designated for such purposes as per site plan under Schedule I and unless duly permitted by the Authority and without prejudice to any condition obliged by the Authority under its permit.

Without prejudice to any other requirement under any other legislation, until the 20th  of September 2018, no person shall, within the area marked in Schedule I of the emergency conservation area:

(a) camp;

(b) participate in any catering activity; or

(c) participate in any organised activity

From the 10th August, 2018 until 20th September, 2018, from half past six in the evening (6.30 p.m.) of any day until half past seven in the morning (7.30 a.m.) of the following day, no person shall, unless authorised by the Authority, within the emergency conservation area:

(a) install or place any object, or attempt to install or place any object, within a distance of 10 meters from the area cordoned-off by the Environment and Resources Authority that in any way may reasonably hinder or has the potential to reasonably hinder the safe passage of juvenile turtles to the sea;

(b) at sea within the emergency conservation area, deploy any object or installation or attempt to deploy any object or installation, that in any way may reasonably hinder or has the potential to reasonably hinder the safe passage of juvenile turtles towards the open sea;

(c) generate light unless screened in such a way as not to be directly visible from the area cordoned-off by the Environment and Resources Authority or covered with a red coloured filter provided that this section shall not apply to navigational lights of seagoing vessels.

(d) dig any holes in the sand;

(e) utilise or be in possession of any sort of lighting device for fishing purposes or the capturing of any fauna.

This Emergency Conservation Order shall be valid from the date of issue up to the 20th of September 2018 and shall be without prejudice to the Flora, Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations, 2006 (SL 549.44), and the Reptile (Protection) Regulations, 1992 (S.L 549.02)

The protection allocated to the Emergency Conservation Area has the same effect as the inclusion of the area in the National Ecological Network and Special Areas of Conservation included under the Flora, Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations, 2006 (SL 549.44), and the provisions included in this Emergency Conservation Order are: (i) considered as conservation measures addressing the overall conservation objective aimed at protecting the loggerhead turtle, Caretta caretta, in its nesting site; and (ii) required for such protected site in line with the requirements of Regulation 14 and 19. Any offence against this Emergency Conservation Order shall be punishable in accordance with Regulation 49 of the Flora, Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations, 2006 (SL 549.44).

Any offence against this Emergency Conservation Order shall be punishable in accordance with Regulation 49 of the Flora, Fauna and Natural Habitats Protection Regulations, 2006 (SL 549.44).

Government Notice No. 779 published on the 27th June, 2018, is hereby repealed.

WHEREAS it results to this Court that Notary Dr Herbert Cassar  has now  executed the order given to him by this Court in its decree of the 25th July, 2017, which was published in the Government Gazette number 19,839 of the 28th July, 2017, in which the Court had ordered his temporary  incapacitation from the exercise of the notarial profession, now therefore, this Court orders that such temporary  incapacitation should end with effect from today, 17th July, 2018.

Today, Tuesday, 24th July, 2018

JANET CALLEJA

Deputy Registrar, Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

Appointment of Notary Delegate/Keeper

IT is hereby notified that in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 20 of the Notarial Profession and Notarial Archives Act, the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts has appointed Notary Dr Marco Buttigieg to be Notary delegate and keeper of the Acts for Notary Dr Luca Burlò for the period between the 23rd July, 2018, and the 27th July, 2018.

Today, the 25th day of July, 2018

JANET CALLEJA

For Registrar, Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

Appointment of Notary Delegate/Keeper

IT is hereby notified that in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 20 of the Notarial Profession and Notarial Archives Act, the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts has appointed Notary Dr Hans Karl Attard to be Notary delegate and keeper of the Acts for Notary Dr Pierre Attard for the period between the 23rd July, 2018, and the 31st July, 2018.

Today, the 25th day of July, 2018.

JANET CALLEJA

For Registrar, Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

THE Commissioner of Inland Revenue notifies that, on the date shown hereunder, the price of gold and silver on which valuations made by the Consul for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths are based has been fixed for the purposes of article 14 of the said Act as follows:

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                                27.7.2018                            €34.210                          €0.459