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Regulations relating to the health, safety and welfare of persons employed, and protection of other persons, property, the environment and natural resources, in, at or in the vicinity of exploration and production areas made under the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 1991.

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Mineral resources
Keyword
Environmental standards Hazards Oil pollution Standards Protection of environment Mining Oil Soil rehabilitation
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations prescribe, inter alia, measures and precautions to be taken by operators in the field of petroleum exploration and exploitation to prevent or limit damages to the environment. Regulation 3 defines a main responsibility for health, safety and welfare of persons employed or performing work, and for protection of other persons, property, the environment and natural resources, in, at or in respect of any area where petroleum activities are carried out.

Full text
English
Website
www.mme.gov.na

References - Legislation

Implements

Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, 1991.

Legislation | Namibia | 1991 (1998)

Keyword: Environmental standards, EIA, Liability/compensation, Standards, Protection of environment, Mining, Oil, Institution, Minerals, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Water abstraction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX