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Mining Act (2003).

Country/Territory
Estonia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Basic legislation Mining Exploration Registration Inspection Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force from the 1st of December 2003.
Abstract

With the aim of ensuring the safety of persons, property and the environment, and of ensuring the economical use of deposits, this Act provides requirements for: 1) mining and the secondary utilisation of underground workings; 2) plans for mining and the secondary utilisation of underground workings; 3) undertakings engaged in mining, the secondary utilisation of underground workings or preparation of plans for such work; 4) specialists in charge and authorities assessing and attesting the conformity thereof; 5) liability and state supervision. The document consists of 9 chapters that contain 40 paragraphs. Chapter 1 (paragraphs 1-3) lays down general provisions. Chapter 2 (paragraphs 4-8) regards mining and secondary utilisation of workings. Chapter 3 (paragraphs 9-13) regards holders of exploration and extraction permits, and undertakings. Chapter 4 (paragraphs 14-16) concerns specialist in charge. Chapter 5 (paragraphs 17-19) concerns authority assessing and attesting conformity of persons. Chapter 6 (paragraphs 20-24) regards registration of undertakings. Chapter 7 (paragraphs 25-30) state supervision. Chapter 8 (paragraphs 31-34) establishes liability. Chapter 9 (paragraphs 35-40) lays down implementing provisions.

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Earth's Crust Act (2016)

Legislation | Estonia | 2016 (2019)

Keyword: Drainage/land reclamation, Ownership, Private land, Mining, Protection of environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Exploration, Minerals, Monitoring, Research, Risk assessment/management, Enforcement/compliance, Liability/compensation, Management/conservation, Environmental standards, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX