Regulations of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on environmental protection in the coal, petroleum and natural gas development. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Xinjiang Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Oil Natural gas Coal Mining Exploration Early warning system EIA Inspection Transport/storage Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract The purpose of these Regulations is to prevent and control the ecological damage and environmental pollution caused by coal, oil and natural gas development, and protect and improve the ecological environment. The Regulations consist of 44 Articles. Full text Chinese Website www.xjepb.gov.cn