Earth's Crust Act. Country/Territory Estonia Document type Legislation Date 2004 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Basic legislation Exploration Mining Minerals Classification/declassification Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, 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 immov Full text English Website www.legaltext.ee