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Regional Legislative Decree No. 21/2012/A on the exploitation of mineral resources.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Territorial subdivision
Azores
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República, I Série, No. 90, 9 May 2012, pp. 2444-2450.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Minerals Research Exploration Authorization/permit Mining
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regional Legislative Decree enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Regional Legislative Decree, consisting of 20 articles, establishes the legal regime for the development and exploitation of mineral resources (so called geologic resources) within the land and water of the Autonomous Region of Azores. It regulates all the requirements to be satisfied in order to perform any activity related to the exploitation of mineral resources. In particular it establishes authorization and licensing procedures.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.dre.pt

References - Legislation

Implements

Regional Legislative Decree No. 12/2007/A on mining resources.

Legislation | Portugal | 2007

Keyword: Basic legislation, Minerals, Mining, Exploration, Classification/declassification, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 90/90 regulating the general regime of exploration and exploitation of the geological resources.

Legislation | Portugal | 1990

Keyword: Mineral water, Potable water, Food quality control/food safety, Research, Authorization/permit, Minerals, Exploration, Mining, Management/conservation, Monitoring, Groundwater, Surface water, Sustainable use, Thermal and medicinal waters, Water quality standards, Water rights, Water conservation zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX