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Coal Mines Regulation Act 1982.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
New South Wales
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982 (2004)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act for regulating coal mines (and oil shale and kerosene shale mines) and certain related places.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Coal Management/conservation Mining Inspection Enforcement/compliance Authorization/permit Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act concern coal mining activities in New South Wales; it consists of 175 sections and is divided into the following Parts: Preliminary (1); Administration (2); Management of mines (3); Mine inspection and safety provisions (4); Operation of mines (5); Declared coal preparation plants (5A); Regulation of tourist and educational activities in mines (6); Legal provisions (7); General (8). The Act provides for the appointment and powers of inspectors, for the establishment of the Coal Mining Qualifications Board responsible for verifying the qualifications for the grant of certificates and related matters, for the granting of certificates of competency. The Act regulates mine management and administration and provides for inspections and enforcement of the provision of the Act and of related regulations.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Coal Mines (Underground) Regulation 1999.

Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2005)

Keyword: Coal, Mining, Early warning system, Minerals, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coal Mines (General) Regulation 1999.

Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2005)

Keyword: Coal, Mining, Early warning system, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coal Mines (Open Cut) Regulation 1999.

Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2005)

Keyword: Coal, Mining, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Coal Mines (Investigation) Regulation 1999.

Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2005)

Keyword: Coal, Mining, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX