Provisions on the Protection of the Geologic Environment of Mines. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Environmental planning Mining Inspection Offences/penalties Policy/planning Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes These Provisions entered into force on 1 May 2009. Abstract The purpose of these Provisions is to protect geological environment of mines, reduce the destruction on mine geological environment caused by mineral resources exploration and exploitation activities, and protect people's lives and property safety. Full text Chinese Website www.china.com.cn References - Legislation Implements Mineral Resources Law. Legislation | China | 1986 (1996) Keyword: Basic legislation, Minerals, Mining, Policy/planning, Access right, Concession, Exploration, Management/conservation, Tax/levy, Use restrictions, Zoning, Authorization/permit, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Measures of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for the Guarantee Deposits for the Restoration and Management of the Geological Environment of Mines. Legislation | China | 2013 Keyword: Hazards, Policy/planning, Environmental audit, Environmental planning, Drainage/land reclamation, Minerals, Mining, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX