sbm standards & guidelines

Our standards and guidelines set out the technical, environmental, and operational requirements for all seabed minerals activities in the Cook Islands.

An Operating Framework for Standards and Guidelines relating to Seabed Minerals Activities

The Standards and Guidelines Framework provides a structured approach for developing and maintaining regulatory standards and guidance that support effective, transparent, and responsible management of seabed minerals activities in the Cook Islands.

Here is a list of S&Gs:

We also currently have interim standards and guidelines in place, which carry legal weight and will be refined and strengthened over time.

They are as follows:

Public Review: Draft Seabed Minerals Guidelines

SBMA is seeking public feedback on the draft guidelinea below. Email your feedback as marked-up/tracked changes directly to rima.browne@cookislands.gov.ck.