Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 1991: Regulations relating to the health, safety and welfare of persons employed, and protection of other persons, property, the environment and natural resources, in, at or in the vicinity of exploration and production areas.

Subject

Environment gen., Mineral resources

Keyword

Early warning system/emergency intervention system Disasters Mining Oil Registration

Geographical area

Africa, Southern Africa

Abstract

These Regulations define the responsibility of operators in the field of petroleum exploration and exploitation for health, safety and welfare of persons employed or performing work, and for protection of other persons, property, the environment and natural resources, in or in respect of any area where petroleum activities are carried out. The Regulations prescribe rules for the registration, testing maintenance, etc. of any movable or immovable structure, including a vessel, standing or station

Full text

English

Website

www.mme.gov.na

References - Legislation

Implements

Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 1991.

Legislation | Namibia | 1991

Keyword: Environmental standards, EIA, Liability/compensation, Mining, Oil, Institution, Minerals, Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX