Regulation on the rehabilitation of lands degradated by mining activities.

Subject

Land & soil, Mineral resources

Keyword

Pollution control Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Policy/planning Waste disposal Mining

Geographical area

Asia, Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Journal.

Abstract

This Regulation defines administrative, legal and technical principles on the rehabilitation and rearrangement of degradated lands. The Regulation also specifies principles and procedures on the management of wastes in the degradated areas due to mining activities. The Regulation finally covers provisions on the procedures and steps of an action plan for the rehabilitation and rearrangement of the degradated and polluted lands.

Full text

Turkish

Website

www.rega.basbakanlik.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Turkey | 1983

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, EIA, Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Protected area, Offences/penalties, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX