Coastal Management Bill - Passes the DPR

The Coastal Management Bill (see ILB No. 601 6/6/2007) has been passed by the House of Representatives (DPR) in the Plenary Session of 26 June 2007. The need for a law that has been drafted specifically to protect, conserve, and development Indonesia's vast coastal resources has become increasing important as there has been a realization that the economic potential of the coastal resources is equally as vast.

The Bill had been subject to discussion, debate, and revision since 2005 but the idea of a law managing Indonesia's coastal resources has been a varying priority for more than 5 years. The length of time between the initial introduction to the DPR and the final passage of the Bill was primarily because there was a list of 225 problematic issues with the Bill. The resolution of these issues took considerable time.