Mines and Minerals (Environmental) Regulations, 1997 (Cap. 213). Country/Territory Zambia Document type Regulation Date 1997 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil, Mineral resources, Water Keyword Soil conservation/soil improvement EIA Minerals Mining Water quality standards Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract These Regulations make provision for matters regarding the environment in relation with mining operations. The 75 regulations are divided into 9 Parts: Preliminary (I); Environmental impact assessment (II); Mine dumps (III); Air quality and emission standards (IV); Water standards (V); Storage, handling and processing of hazardous material (VI); Inspection (VII); The Environmental Protection Fund (VIII); Miscellaneous (IX). Full text English References - Legislation Implements Mines and Minerals Act (Cap.213). Legislation | Zambia | 1995 (2006) | Repealed Keyword: Soil pollution/quality, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Basic legislation, Mining, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Mines and Minerals (Exemption) Order, 2000 (S.I. No. 19 of 2000). Legislation | Zambia | 2000 Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement Source: FAO, FAOLEX