Niseko Town Environmental Basic Regulations (draft) Report

It is contents of the report from Nikko Town Environment Council. (Dated October 17, 2003) Although the yellow part after each article is not included in the basic ordinance, it is necessary to discuss the practical working group discussion and the concrete efforts that it is supposed to consider in the future It is stated.

preamble

Niseko Town, Mt. Yotei rises in the east, Niseko Annupuri in the north, and the clear stream Shiribetsu River flows in the center of the town. We townspeople have nurtured industries centered on agriculture and tourism, supported by the rich blessings of nature and the water cycle.
However, the mass production, mass consumption, mass disposal society so far have a great influence on Niseko's natural environment, and there are also places where the circulation of its water cycle has collapsed.
It is now time to reaffirm what our life has been underpinned by this water circulation and we need efforts to fix the broken ring again.
Based on the conservation of water circulation and material circulation, townspeople make a town that can be proud of living by preserving and cultivating local life culture, sustaining an economic society in harmony with the natural environment woven by beautiful landscapes In order to enact this ordinance.

Purpose

(目的)
Article 1 This ordinance stipulates basic matters concerning the preservation and creation of the environment in Niseko Town, and clarifies the responsibilities of our townspeople in the preservation and creation of the environment (hereinafter referred to as “environmental preservation, etc.”). The purpose is to protect and nurture the natural ecosystem and local living culture (hereinafter referred to as “environmental culture”).

Position of this ordinance

(With the position of the ordinance)
Article 2 This ordinance stipulates necessary matters regarding general environmental conservation etc. as one of the basic ordinances by field stipulated in Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development.

Environmental philosophy (basic idea)

(Environmental Philosophy)
Article 3 Environment conservation etc. aim to realize the right for the townspeople to enjoy the right to enjoy a safe, healthy and comfortable environment through the sharing of information on the environment and participation in town planning, and also to ensure that the environment is handed over to future generations It must be developed as a purpose.
2 Based on the conservation of rich water cycle cultivated by Niseko, environmental conservation etc. should be based on the preservation of material circulation and protection and nurturing of environmental culture in the future.
3 Environmental conservation etc. should be conducted by voluntary and active efforts of all persons so as to make a society that can achieve sustainable development with less burden on the environment based on coexistence between people and nature .
4. Global environment conservation should be promoted as regional initiatives and promoted under international cooperation, considering that the local environment closely relates to the global environment.

Environmental policy

(Environmental policy)
Article 4 In order to realize the basic way of thinking, the town should promote good environmental conservation etc. efforts based on the following basic policies according to the regional characteristics of the town.
(1) To preserve and cultivate a rich environmental culture by conserving water circulation.
(2) To promote the creation of a sustainable society aiming for a material recycling type waste-free society.
(3) To tackle environmental conservation on a global scale.
(4) To promote environmental creation through town people, communities, business establishments, NPOs, towns, etc.
(5) To promote comfortable and safe living environments and living environments.

Responsibilities and duties (roles and behavior standards)

(Town Responsibility and Obligation)
Article 5 In accordance with the environmental philosophy and environmental policy (hereinafter referred to as "environmental principle"), the townspeople shall endeavor to reduce the environmental burden associated with their daily living in order to eliminate obstacles to preservation of the environment.
2 In addition to what is prescribed in the preceding paragraph, townspeople shall actively endeavor themselves on environmental preservation, etc. and cooperate with these efforts to be implemented by the town.

(Responsibility of residents' groups)
Article 6 In accordance with environmental principles, residents' groups should endeavor to improve the system that residents can participate, provide information, and enhance opportunities for activities so that activities on good environmental conservation etc. can be promoted smoothly .

(Operator's responsibility and obligation)
Article 7 In accordance with environmental principles, business operators shall endeavor to reduce the burden on the environment and to take necessary measures to properly preserve the natural environment in conducting business activities.

(Town responsibility and duty)
Article 8 Towns shall formulate, implement and evaluate basic and comprehensive measures in accordance with environmental principles.
2 Towns must conduct research and research necessary for good environmental preservation etc. according to environmental principles.
3 The town shall endeavor to take the initiative in using its raw materials, services, etc., which will reduce the burden on the environment, such as recycled resources, while suppressing the generation of waste in its business activities.
4 In addition to what is prescribed in the preceding three paragraphs, the town shall cooperate and cooperate with projects or activities concerning good environmental conservation, etc. carried out by townspeople, etc., in accordance with environmental principles.

Measures (initiatives)

Conservation of water circulation

(Conservation of water circulation)
Article 10 The town shall endeavor to preserve good water environment such as water source, river, lake and moorland, and take necessary measures to ensure sound water circulation and secure water.

Specific initiatives

  • Conservation through the establishment of water source site preservation ordinance etc.
(We strive to secure safe water and try to preserve the area around the water source area utilizing the National Trust etc.)

Proper treatment of domestic wastewater

(Proper treatment of domestic wastewater)
Article 11 Townspeople and business operators shall endeavor to reduce the impact on the water environment when conducting the treatment of domestic wastewater.
2 Town shall endeavor to provide information and provide necessary assistance to measures taken by townspeople and business operators.

Specific initiatives

  • Promotion of diffusion of merger treatment septic tank. (Make it mandatory in stages if possible)
  • Promote dissemination of methods that can be handled easily. (Recommendation of use of soap, non-use of synthetic detergent, purification using charcoal etc.)

Conservation, training and utilization of forests and satoyama

(Conservation, training and utilization of forests and satoyama)
Article 12 The town shall take necessary measures such as conservation of forests, satoyama and green areas, promotion of greening, and other necessary measures, in order to form a green environment as a foundation where people and nature can coexist.
2 In the conservation and training of forests and satoyama, two towns shall take necessary measures such as grasping the actual condition of natural forests and conservation, designation of the undeveloped area, and other rules.
3 Townspeople and business operators shall cooperate with the efforts of the preceding two paragraphs and try to avoid large-scale logging.

Specific initiatives

  • Preservation through establishment of forest preservation ordinance etc. (Preservation of natural forests, management and training of forests, conservation of satoyama familiar with familiarity)

Promotion of clean agriculture

(Promotion of Clean Agriculture)
Article 13 The town shall endeavor to promote environmentally friendly sustainable agriculture by proper use and reduction of fertilizer and agricultural chemicals, etc. in order to reduce the burden on the environment and produce safe foods.
2 The town shall take necessary measures to ensure that the waste generated from agriculture is properly processed and used cyclically.
3 Townspeople and business operators shall endeavor to introduce agricultural technology which contributes to the efforts of the preceding two paragraphs.

Specific initiatives

  • Formulation of Niseko Town Clean Agriculture Promotion Policy.
  • Practice of efficient fertilization and control based on analysis and diagnosis.
  • YesClean certification efforts · duck cultivation.
  • Conservation of livestock environment and composting of local organic resources.

Conservation of natural ecosystems and water quality of rivers

(Conservation of natural ecosystems and water quality of rivers)
Article 14 Towns and river administrators (hereinafter referred to as "towns, etc.") shall preserve the natural environment of the river's waterfront line and strive to maintain and improve natural ecosystems and water quality.
2. In the preceding paragraph, the towns and others shall endeavor to comprehensively utilize land use and river conserving natural sites, and grasp the natural ecosystem of the river basin.

Specific initiatives

  • Grasping the natural ecosystem by implementing fieldwork.
  • Conversion to a construction method that emphasizes nature conservation at the time of river improvement.

Promotion of townspeople's hydrophilic activities

(Promotion of townspeople's hydrophilic activities)
Article 15 The town shall endeavor to provide information and provide necessary assistance in order to promote activities that town residents can touch with waterside.

Specific initiatives

  • Holding river working shop.
  • Providing information on environmental learning such as rivers.

Reduction of waste and efficient use of energy

(Waste reduction and efficient energy use)
Article 16 In order to reduce the burden on the environment, the town promotes the appropriate treatment of waste disposal, promotes the reduction of waste by townspeople and business operators, the gradual and cyclical use of resources, and the effective use of energy We will endeavor to take necessary measures to be done.
2 To reduce the burden on the environment, the town shall endeavor to reduce waste, cyclically utilize resources and effectively utilize energy when constructing, maintaining and managing town facilities and other businesses.
3 Townspeople and business operators shall cooperate with the efforts of the preceding two paragraphs and pay attention to energy conservation at home and business establishments.

Specific initiatives

  • We aim to thoroughly separate waste collection.
  • Promotion of composting circulation of garbage and sewage sludge.
  • Formulate a new energy vision.

Conserving the global environment

Article 17 The town shall establish guidelines for acting so that townspeople, business operators and towns will contribute to environmental conservation in accordance with their respective roles, strive to disseminate them, and promote their respective actions based on this .

Specific initiatives

  • Establishment of global warming prevention plan and evaluation based on implementation plan

Conservation of the landscape

(Conservation of Landscape)
Article 18 The town shall take appropriate measures such as establishing Landscape Ordinance in order to protect, create, nurture, and create a comfortable and moist hometown for the beautiful scenery of Niseko.

Specific initiatives

  • Landscape Ordinance and promote landscape conservation.
  • Maintenance and preservation of agriculture · rural environment in communities such as regional land use adjustment plan

Promotion of environmental learning and human resource development

(Promotion of Environmental Learning and Human Resource Development)
Article 19 The town shall promote education and learning concerning environmental preservation etc. so that townspeople, business operators and private organizations deepen their understanding and promote their activities.
2 The town shall endeavor to nurture human resources to tackle environmental conservation etc.

Specific initiatives

  • Implementation of experiential / participatory learning for elementary to high school students (field work)
  • Distribution of "environmental supplementary reader"
  • Participation in and support for environmental education leaders training seminars.
  • Exchange with environmental conservation activities organizations.

Facility maintenance

(Facility maintenance)
Article 20 The town shall endeavor to implement necessary measures in order to promote the development of the following facilities related to good environmental conservation etc.
(1) Sewerage, waste disposal facility and other facilities to prevent obstacles to preservation of good environment
(2) Facilities for conservation of various habitats of wildlife, formation of an appropriate water environment and other conservation and creation of good environment
(3) Maintenance of parks, green spaces, etc. Other facilities for proper maintenance and sound use of the natural environment

Specific initiatives

  • Establishment of a visitor center (Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum, Roadside Station, Asobukku, etc.)
  • Utilization of existing facilities (function assumed for visitor center)
· Dissemination of various environmental information
· Base for environmental learning
- Starting point of eco-tourism, such as starting point of footpath
· Accommodation place of environmental activists

Economic burden

Article 21 The town shall take necessary measures to receive the necessary expenses from the beneficiaries concerning environmental conservation etc.

Specific initiatives

  • Introduction of environmental tax and environmental fund. (The collected money is used for environmental preservation, ranger activity funds, experience agriculture, garbage disposal, etc.)

Living environment improvement

(Living environment improvement)
Article 22 The town shall take necessary measures in order to create an environment that contributes to securing a healthy, safe and comfortable living environment.

Specific initiatives

  • Maintenance of people-friendly roads
  • Establishment of easy-to-understand environment through unification of public signatures
  • Maintenance of public toilets

Other regulations

(Formulation of basic environmental plan)
Article 23 The town shall establish a Basic Environmental Plan to comprehensively and systematically promote efforts related to environmental conservation etc. based on the basic policy of this Ordinance.
(2) The Basic Environmental Plan shall specify the following matters.
(1) Targets on environmental conservation etc.
(2) Outline of comprehensive and long-term efforts concerning environmental conservation etc.
(3) In addition to what is listed in the preceding 2 items, necessary matters to comprehensively and systematically promote efforts concerning environmental conservation etc.
(4) Matters concerning progress management of plan
3 The basic environmental plan shall have a planning period of approximately ten years. However, it will not hinder the review of the basic environmental plan accompanying changes in socio-economic situations.
4 In formulating the Basic Environmental Plan, it must be based on townspeople participation based on Article 25 Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development.

(Progress management of basic environmental plan)
Article 24 To clarify the situation of environmental situation, the implementation situation of environmental protection etc. efforts, the town shall compile the progress of the basic plan of the environment once a year and publicize it.
2 In the compilation of the preceding paragraph, it is based on townspeople participation based on Article 25 Niseko Town Basic Ordinance for Town Development.

(Collaboration with people outside the town)
Article 25 We shall endeavor to utilize the wisdom and opinions of people outside the town for environmental conservation etc.

(Collaboration with the country / other municipalities etc)
Article 26 The town shall endeavor to promote its cooperation with the national government and other municipalities, etc. concerning the need for wide area efforts concerning good environmental preservation etc.

Supplementary provision
This ordinance shall come into force as from the date of promulgation.

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