National Environmental (prohibition of the use of equipment for exploration, mining and extraction of sand and gem) Regulations, 2006. Country/Territory Sri Lanka Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources, Water Keyword Exploration Mining Use restrictions Minerals Pollution control Bed Geographical area Asia, Southern Asia Abstract These Regulations prohibit the use of equipment for the exploration, excavation, mining and extraction of sand or gem within any water body that may cause pollution or harm and damage the environment. Full text English Website www.cea.lk References - Legislation Implements National Environmental Act 1980 (No. 47 of 1980). Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1980 Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Land-use planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Monitoring, Research, Education Source: FAO, FAOLEX