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4898 [Tuesday, 29 October 20135 Insertion of new section 7A: The purpose of the coastalpublic propertyPublic comments revealed that whilst the purpose of thecoastal protection zone is fully covered in section 17 of theAct, there is no similar clause in respect of coastal publicproperty. A new section is therefore proposed.6 Insertion of new section 7B: Reclamation for purposes ofstate infrastructureSection 27(6) of the Act briefly addresses reclamation. Thesection was inserted late during the parliamentary process toaddress ad hoc concerns that arose when the PortfolioCommittee was considering the Act. It was inappropriatelyplaced and the current provision in section 27(6) isinadequate. The Amendment Bill proposes an insertion of twonew comprehensive clauses in a more appropriate place inthe Act. In addition, a definition for “reclamation” was insertedunder clause 1.This clause deals with the process to befollowed in respect of reclamation for state infrastructurepurposes.7 Insertion of new section 7C: Reclamation for purposesother than for state infrastructureThis clause sets out the process for all reclamation other thanfor state infrastructures purposes. The main difference in theprocess is that these types of reclamation can only beapproved by the Minister with the pre-approval ratification ofParliament and once reclaimed, such land becomes coastalpublic property which is subject to a lease with the Minister.8 Amendment to section 8: Consequential amendmentThis proposed amendment is a consequential amendment tothe insertion of section 6A – the purpose of coastal publicproperty.ANNOUNCEMENTS, TABLINGS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS NO 147─2013