Sand and Granite Quarries Act 44 of 1970 (Chapter 284). Country/Territory Singapore Document type Legislation Date 1971 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act for the licensing and control of sand and granite quarries and for matters incidental thereto. Subject Mineral resources, Water Keyword Abandoned land/unoccupied land Access right Authorization/permit Concession Minerals Mining Pollution control Residues Soil pollution/quality Use restrictions Effluent waste water/discharge Equipment Freshwater pollution Industrial water use Liability/compensation Sewerage Waste disposal Waste non-domestic sources Water quality standards Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia Abstract This Act provides for the management and use of sand and granite quarries, their licensed and authorized operation, the prevention of any pollution to the land or water by any debris resulting from the operations of mining and refining, and for the disposal of waste so generated. Full text English Website www.statutes.agc.gov.sg References - Legislation Implemented by Sand and Granite Quarries Regulations (No. S 129 of 1974). Legislation | Singapore | 1974 (2001) Keyword: Mining, Policy/planning, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX