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Geothermal Resources Regulations, 1990 (314A).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
1990 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Environment gen., Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Authorization/permit EIA Access right Well sinking/boreholes
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations implement provisions of the Geothermal Resources Act with respect to, among other things: an application for an authority under section 6 of the Act; the application for and granting of a geothermal resources licence; an appraisal programme to be submitted after the discovery to the Minister for approval; submittal to the Minister of a production programme by a licensee, which shall include proposals for the prevention of pollution, the safeguarding of natural resources, the progressive reclamation and rehabilitation of lands, the minimization of the effect on adjoining lands and a statement of any significant adverse effect on the environment; the prohibition to enter any area of land declared to be a national park or natural reserve under the wildlife (Conservation and Management) Act; drilling and maintenance of boreholes.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Geothermal Resources Act (Cap. 314A).

Legislation | Kenya | 1982 (1990)

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Hydropower generation, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Access right, Groundwater, Well sinking/boreholes, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Geothermal Resources (Amendment) Regulations, 2007 (L.N. No. 130 of 2007).

Legislation | Kenya | 2007

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX