Guidelines on the authorization to explore minerals with a particular view to nature protection requirements.

Subject

Mineral resources

Keyword

Minerals Mining Authorization/permit Exploration Inspection EIA Pollution control Enforcement/compliance

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Guidelines lay down provisions relating to the authorization for the exploration of mineral with a view to nature protection. The text consists of 8 Parts as follows: Proceedings and competences (1); Information and advice on application (2); Application (3); Authorities involvement and participation of organizations (4); Public participation in EIA projects subject to water legislation and planning procedures (5); Authorization (6); Survey (7); Conditions (8); Authorization of soil exploration under other legislation (9). Five Annexes are enclosed.

Full text

German

Website

www.niedersachsen.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Lower Saxony Environmental Impact Assessment Law.

Legislation | Germany | 2007

Keyword: EIA, Pollution control, Environmental planning, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Nature Conservation Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2009

Keyword: Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Freshwater resources management, Sustainable use, Basic legislation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Wild flora, Institution, Data collection/reporting, National parks, Wild fauna, Protection of habitats, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Non-governmental entity, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Community management, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Water Resources Management Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2009

Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Basic legislation, Sustainable development, Waterworks, Water conservation zone, Bed, Groundwater, Authorization/permit, Effluent waste water/discharge, Pollution control, Water users' associations, Surface water, Registration, Offences/penalties, Basin/catchment/watershed, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Irrigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX