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Petroleum Mining (Pollution Control) Act (Cap. 168).

Country/Territory
Seychelles
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Mineral resources, Sea, Waste & hazardous substances, Environment gen.
Keyword
Marine pollution Mining Oil Pollution control Hazardous substances Oil pollution Liability/compensation
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act defines the liability for oil pollution by licensees, i.e.persons to whom an exploration licence is granted under section 6 of the Petroleum Mining Act or a company that is a party to a petroleum agreement under section 9 of that Act. The extent of the liability incurred under this section in respect of any discharge of petroleum may be limited (whether as to the amount or otherwise) by Regulations made under the Petroleum Mining Act. The Act also defines libaility for costs of measures are taken for the purpose of preventing or reducing damage to land in Seychelles which may be caused by contamination resulting from the discharge of oil. It also requires a mining licensee to have an insurance in respect of any liability that the licensee.

Full text
English
Website
www.seylii.org