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Order No.576 of 2002 of the Ministry of Natural Resources regarding validation of the Regulation on the modalities of preparation and examination of the materials for concession of licences for the use of the plots of subsoil for the purposes of prospecting and extraction of minerals from the deposits discovered by the users of subsoil that have carried out geological prospecting of such plots of subsoil at proper expense.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Institution Concession Exploration Minerals Mining Registration Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
Entry into force from the date of signature.
Abstract

The Minister orders to validate the Regulation. The Ministry of Natural resources or its territorial branch jointly with Regional Executive Body makes decision regarding the concession of the right of use of the plot of subsoil. The Ministry of Natural resources or its territorial branches carry out preparation of the materials regarding concession of licences for the use of the plots of subsoil and their examination. The applicant must forward to the Ministry of Natural Resources or its territorial branches the application form for the concession of the plot of subsoil. The forwarded application form and the attached documentation must be examined by the Ministry of Natural Resources or by its territorial branches within 30 days and, in case of the examination of the materials regarding big and complex objects the deadline can be extended not more than 30 days in which case the Ministry or its territorial branches must inform the applicant. Preparation of the conditions of the licence must be done with the consideration for Technical and economic proposals elaborated by the applicant and attached to the application form. Legalization, official registration and issuing of licences must be carried out in accordance with the modalities established by the Russian legislation.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implements

Federal Law No. 27-FZ of 1995 on Underground Resources.

Legislation | Russian Federation | 1995 (2000)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Continental shelf, Concession, Exploration, Minerals, Mining, Management/conservation, Deep sea bed, Environmental fees/charges, Offences/penalties, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX