#2021-214Decree Establishing Maritime Boundaries off Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
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This decree defines the outer limits of France's territorial sea and exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off the coast of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. It details the specific geographical coordinates that mark these boundaries. This affects maritime navigation, fishing rights, and resource exploration activities in the region. Stakeholders may need to adjust their operations to comply with the newly delineated boundaries.
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Key Changes
- Defines new maritime boundaries for territorial sea and EEZ
- Specifies geographical coordinates using WGS84 system
- Repeals previous related decree from 1977
Obligations
What this law requires
Use WGS84 geodesic system (dd-mm-ss format) when establishing positions within the territorial sea off Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
Recognize the outer limit of France's territorial sea off Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon as defined by the 36 sequential points and arcs specified in Article 2
Recognize the outer limit of France's Exclusive Economic Zone off Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon as defined by the sequential points and arcs specified in Article 4, including the 200 nautical mile radius arc
Adjust maritime navigation, fishing, and resource exploration operations to comply with the newly delineated territorial sea boundary coordinates
Comply with the intersection points between France's maritime boundaries and Canada's maritime delimitation as defined in Points 9, 15, and 4