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Page 40Other forms of government support may also be available to investors, depending on thenature of the proposed pearl farming venture. These may include:• provision of historical information held by the Government that may be relevant topearl farming operations;• access to hatchery and/ or analytical laboratory facilities in which the Government hasan interest;• jointly financed or executed pearl farming research activities;• community extension and training activities by Government in support of pearlfarming development.The Government wishes to ensure that pearl farming investors conduct their operations in amanner that is socially and environmentally responsible, and which provides genuinedevelopment benefits for the country. Factors that will be taken into account whenconsidering pearl farming investment proposals or negotiating cooperative projects thatinvolve the government include:• the degree to which local communities are likely to benefit from the project in termsof employment, collection and processing of spat, lease payments, training and skillsdevelopment, and other advantages;• the likely benefits to Solomon Islands in terms of exports and foreign exchangeearnings;• the commitment of the investor to environmentally responsible operations, asevidenced by the environmental management plan or code of practice for the project.As the Solomon Islands pearl industry develops, the Government will establish andparticipate in consultative mechanisms that will ensure full and open dialogue betweencommercial pearl farmers, participating communities, and relevant government agencies. TheGovernment will work closely with the industry to ensure that pearl farming managementarrangements remain appropriate to the needs and development of the sector, and to ensurethat the interest of all participants are fully protected.= = = = = = = = = =
Page 41Solomon IslandsApplication for Pearl Farming LicenceFisheries Act 1998, Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations 2005,Pearl Farming Regulation 2008Name of applicant........................................................................................................................Address of applicant ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................If the application is made on behalf of a company,Name of company........................................................................................................................Address of company ....................................................................................................................Registered business number.........................................................................................................This application is for (tick one or both): Pearl Farming Licence Pearl Hatchery Licence Pearl oyster species to be farmed:......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Location of pearl farming facility (Specify all places where pearl oysters will be collected,bred, reared, held and processed. Attach map if required).....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................The following documents are attached in support of this application.Document Yes No If no, explain whyPearl farming site leaseBusiness or joint venture registrationdetailsPlan of pearl farming site or facilityBusiness plan or project descriptionProvincial business licenceEnvironmental management plan/ codeof practiceEnvironmental development consentList of gear, tools, equipment,chemicals and noxious agents to beusedFee ($ 10,000 per licence)Any other information that the applicant wishes to be considered (attach additional pages ifrequired) ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Date...................................................................Signature ...........................................................
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