Law No. 20-V “On main pipe line”. Country/Territory Kazakhstan Document type Legislation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Environment gen. Keyword Natural gas Transport/storage Liability/compensation Polluter pays principle Geographical area Aral Sea, Asia, Caspian Sea, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force ten days after the date of its official publication. Abstract This Law regulated social relations originating in the process of projecting, construction operation, conservation and liquidation of main pipe line and is aimed at ensuring efficient, reliable and safe operation thereof. Basic principles of operation in the sphere of main pipe line shall be: (a) priority of safety of human beings and the state, and environmental security in the process of transportation of natural gas to the consumers; (b) non-discriminatory access to mail pipe line; (c) obligation of full compensation for environmental damages; and (d) priority of energy security of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Full text Russian Website adilet.zan.kz