Earth's Crust Act. Country/Territory Estonia Document type Legislation Date 2004 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Basic legislation Exploration Mining Minerals Classification/declassification Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 April 2005. Abstract This Act provides for the procedure for and the principles of exploration, protection and use of the earth’s crust, with the purpose of ensuring economically efficient and environmentally sound use of the earth’s crust. This Act regulates: (a) geological investigation; (b) geological explorations; (c) extraction of mineral resources, except in the part regulated by the Mining Act; (d) the rights of the owner of an immovable upon use of mineral resources within the boundaries of the owner’s immovable; (e) restoration of the land disturbed by geological investigation, geological explorations or mining; (f) use of the earth’s crust not related to the extraction of mineral resources, except in the part regulated by the Mining Act and the Water Act; and (g) protection of the earth’s crust. Mineral deposits shall be classified as national and local. Mineral reserves shall be classified as proved reserves, inferred reserves and reconnaissance resources. Geological explorations are permitted on the basis of a geological exploration permit for mineral resources. Extraction of minerals shall be authorized in conformity with extraction permit with the term of validity varying from 15 to 30 years, subject to extension. Full text English Website www.legaltext.ee References - Legislation Repealed by Earth's Crust Act (2016) Legislation | Estonia | 2016 (2019) Keyword: Drainage/land reclamation, Ownership, Private land, Mining, Protection of environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Exploration, Minerals, Monitoring, Research, Risk assessment/management, Enforcement/compliance, Liability/compensation, Management/conservation, Environmental standards, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX