The proposed amendment is a consequential amendment to the amendment to the definition of authorisation and the reporting with respect to pipelines is now covered under the section 93. 33. Amendment to section 70: Dumping The proposed amendment is a consequential to the amendment of the definition of 'coastal waters' and 'sea'. 'Coastal waters' currently covers the Republic's territorial waters (12nm) but excludes the exclusive economic zone - 200 nm (EEZ). It would mean therefore that cabling and pipelines etc. that require coastal authorisations would require no authorisation if they extend beyond the 12 nm. It was therefore considered necessary to extend it to the EEZ as well.