Coal Development Act, 1976. Country/Territory Philippines Document type Legislation Date 1976 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Coal Mining Exploration Policy/planning Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia Abstract The purposes of this Act are to promote and accelerate the exploration, development, exploitation, production and utilization of coal resources. The Act consists of 21 sections and of rules and regulations implementing the Act. Full text English References - Legislation Repeals Presidential Decree no. 463 of 1974 on Mineral Resources Development. Legislation | Philippines | 1974 Keyword: Basic legislation, Minerals, Mining, Access right, Concession, Exploration, Tax/levy, Use restrictions, Zoning, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX