National Environmental (Mining and Processing of Coal, Ores and Industrial Minerals) Regulations, 2009 (S.I. No. 31 of 2009). Country/Territory Nigeria Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette No. 63 of 12 October 2011. Subject Energy, Environment gen., Mineral resources, Water Keyword Coal Offences/penalties Authorization/permit Pollution control Energy conservation/energy production Environmental standards Polluter pays principle Standards Protection of environment Minerals Mining Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract These Regulations are made by the Minister of Environment pursuant to the provisions of section 34 of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Establishment) Act, 2007. The Regulations are made to minimize pollution from Mining and Processing of Coal, Ores and Industrial Minerals. the Regulations provide that mining and processing techniques should incorporate up-to-date, efficient cleaner production technologies to minimize pollution to the highest practicable degree and that mines using old operating methods shall take necessary steps limit risks, among other plans to reduce pollution. It provides that permits must be obtained for mine emissions in excess of permissible levels, and provides procedure for obtaining such permits. It provides incentives like recognition by the Agency for facilities who adopt environmentally responsible practices. It makes detailed provisions on limitation of effluent discharge, for instance the treatment of mine water before disposal, acid mine drainage testing shall be carried out by the facility throughout operations and closure, and so on. The Regulations incorporates the Polluter-Pays-Principle, as such the collection, treatment, transportation and final disposal of wastes within the specified standards and guidelines, shall be the responsibility of the facility generating the wastes. It further provides that facilities shall prepare an emergency response plan that describes measures to be taken in respect of discharge of deleterious substances. The Regulations provide stiff fines for contravention of its provisions. Full text English References - Legislation Implements National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Establishment) Act, 2007 (No. 25 of 2007). Legislation | Nigeria | 2007 Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Marine pollution, Emissions, Enforcement/compliance, Erosion, Hazardous waste, Monitoring, Noise pollution, Ozone layer, Freshwater pollution, Soil pollution/quality, Transboundary effects, Policy/planning, Effluent waste water/discharge, Basin/catchment/watershed, Water quality standards, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX