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Regulation on Environmental Standards of Mining Activities.

Country/Territory
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal No. 17520, 25 April 2005.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Mining Liability/compensation Environmental standards Environmental planning Authorization/permit Urban land Protection forest Protected area Wetlands Cultural heritage Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Asia, Caspian Sea, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Regulation, which consists of 9 articles, provides for environmental aspects of mining. According to the Regulation, issuance and renewal of the mining exploration licenses are prohibited in following areas: national parks, national natural monuments, wetlands, wildlife shelters, protected areas, protected rivers, forests, grasslands and urban areas. The Industry and Mining Ministry only may issue or renew the mining exploration license with authorization of the Department of Environment. All mineral activities should be in accordance with nationalenvironmental standards.

Full text
Farsi
Website
www.dastour.ir