Law on the Exclusive Economic Zone and the Continental Shelf of the Republic of China Article 9

For the undertaking of marine scientific research in the exclusive economic zone or on the continental shelf of the Republic of China, a permission from the Government of the Republic of China shall be required. Such research will be subject to the Government of the Republic of China's supervision. The Government of the Republic of China, when necessary, may withdraw permission or may suspend or cease marine scientific research activities in progress.The undertaking of marine scientific research in the exclusive economic zone or on the continental shelf of the Republic of China shall comply with the following regulations:1. Not to interfere with the Republic of China's exercise of rights in its exclusive economic zone or on its continental shelf;2. To ensure the right of the Government of the Republic of China to designate its representatives for participation;3. To provide progress reports at all times, as well as preliminary conclusions and final conclusions;4. To furnish copied data, figures, or samples, complete and without detriment to their scientific value, and various assessment reports;5. To ensure not to prejudice the security and benefits of the Republic of China in using such research data;6. To inform the Government of the Republic of China immediately of any major change in the research project;7. Unless otherwise agreed, not to investigate marine resources;8. Not to harm the marine environment;9. Unless otherwise agreed, to dismantle research installations and equipment once the research is completed; and10. To comply with provisions of related laws and international agreements.The regulations prescribed in paragraph 1 shall be decided by the Executive Yuan.
中文原文 中華民國專屬經濟海域及大陸礁層法第9條
在中華民國專屬經濟海域或大陸礁層從事海洋科學研究,應經中華民國政府許可,並應接受其管制。
中華民國政府於必要時得撤銷許可或暫停或停止其海洋科學研究活動。
在中華民國專屬經濟海域或大陸礁層進行海洋科學研究活動,應遵守下列規定:
一、不妨礙中華民國在其專屬經濟海域或大陸礁層行使各項權利。
二、確保中華民國政府指派代表參與之權利。
三、隨時提供進度報告,並提出初步結論與最後結論。
四、隨時提供完整且不損其科學價值之資料複本、數據或樣本及各項評估報告。
五、確保研究資料利用過程中不得損害中華民國安全及利益。
六、在計畫有重大改變時,立即通知中華民國政府。
七、除另有協議外,不得調查海洋資源。
八、不得破壞海洋環境。
九、除另有協議外,在結束後立即拆遷各項研究設施或裝備。
十、其他相關法律及國際協定之規定。
第一項許可辦法,由行政院定之。

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