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Act relative to mining and related activities (Mining Act).

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Staatsblad No. 542, 14 November 2002, 57 pp (.pdf).
Long title
Wet houdende regels met betrekking tot het onderzoek naar en het winnen van delfstoffen en met betrekking tot met de mijnbouw verwante activiteiten (Mijnbouwwet).
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Basic legislation Minerals Mining Exploration EIA Liability/compensation Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on a date to be established by Royal Decree.
Abstract

This Act regulates the exploration and exploitation of minerals and other substances of organic origin as defined in article 1, but not certain gasses, clay, sand, etc.

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree containing rules relative to the environment in relation with mobile installations and marine underwater installations (General Provisions Mining and Environment Decree).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2008 (2010)

Keyword: Mining, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Collective Environmental Act, 2023.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2023

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Natural gas, Protection of environment, Environmental planning, Institution, Authorization/permit, Noise pollution, Policy/planning, Potable water, Poultry products, Land tenure, Ownership, Mining, Effluent waste water/discharge, Governance, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX