This Part—
provides, in subpart 1, for the application of the purpose and principles of Part 2 of the RMA to the performance of functions and exercise of powers by ECan under this Part and confers the power to make transitional regulations; and
confers, in subpart 2, a power for ECan to impose 1 or more moratoria on specified applications made under the RMA for certain permits; and
in subpart 3, largely replaces Part 9 of the RMA for the purposes of Canterbury WCOs; and
in subpart 4, alters the processes and criteria that apply to the consideration of proposed regional policy statements or plans for the Canterbury region.