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.

Subject

Environment gen., Mineral resources

Keyword

Environmental standards Disasters Oil pollution Mining Oil Soil rehabilitation

Geographical area

Africa, 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

Keyword: Environmental standards, EIA, Liability/compensation, Mining, Oil, Institution, Minerals, Exploration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX