Minerals (Exploration and Exploitation) (Designated Area) Order (Cap. 79). Country/Territory Turks-Caicos Islands (UK) Document type Regulation Date 1990 (1998) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources, Sea Keyword Minerals Mining Deep sea bed Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, European Union Countries Abstract This Order designates an area within which the rights mentioned in section 4(1) of the Minerals (Exploration and Exploitation) Ordinance. Section 4(1) states that any rights exercisable outside territorial waters with respect to seabed and subsoil and their mineral and natural resources are vested in the Crown. Section 4(2) empowers the Governor to designate, by Order, any area as an area within which such rights are exercisable. Full text English Website www.environment.tc References - Legislation Implements Minerals (Exploration and Exploitation) Ordinance (Cap. 9.09). Legislation | Turks-Caicos Islands (UK) | 1984 (2009) Keyword: Marine pollution, Basic legislation, Minerals, Mining, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Oil pollution, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX