APRUEBA REGLAMENTO QUE REGULA ACTIVIDADES QUE REQUIEREN AUTORIZACIÓN PREVIA, DE CONFORMIDAD CON LO DISPUESTO EN EL ARTÍCULO 24 DE LA LEY Nº 21.255, QUE ESTABLECE EL ESTATUTO CHILENO ANTÁRTICO.

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Chile has established a new regulation to strictly control activities in the Antarctic, aligning with its Antarctic Chilean Statute (Law N° 21.255) and international treaties. This regulation defines the requirements and administrative procedures for obtaining prior authorization for activities such as entering specially protected areas, interacting with Antarctic flora and fauna, and introducing non-native species or potentially harmful chemicals. The regulation has been approved after a public consultation process and inter-ministerial review, aiming to reinforce environmental protection in the Antarctic region.

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