Regulation on licensing of mining activities. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal No. 25852, 21 June 2005. Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Research EIA Management/conservation Authorization/permit Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes The Regulation enters into force on 21 June 2005. Abstract This Regulation defines the principles for obtaining operational licenses for mining activities in forests, afforestation areas, hunting areas, national parks, nature parks, nature monuments, agricultural areas, meadows, catchments, coastal areas, territorial waters, tourism areas, military areas, and development areas. Mine operators, after having received a mining permit or certificate, have to apply within three months to the provincial administration or to the General Directorate of Mining Affairs for an operational license. When a project is subject to environmental impact assessment, mine operators should apply to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry for an environmental impact assessment report. Procedural details are given in the Regulation. Mineral research activities in forestry areas, wildlife protection and development areas, national parks, nature parks, etc. that are performed without excavation do not require permission. Excavations performed for research are subject to receiving permission from pertinent authorities. Research and operation procedural details are provided in the Regulation. An environmental impact assessment report is required before allocating agricultural lands and meadows to mining activities. Mining projects that require an environmental impact assessment report are specified in the Regulation. Full text Turkish References - Legislation Amended by Regulation amending the Regulation on licensing of mining activities. Legislation | Türkiye | 2007 Keyword: Mining, Management/conservation, EIA, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX