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Sand and Granite Quarries Act 44 of 1970 (Chapter 284).

Country/Territory
Singapore
Document type
Legislation
Date
1971 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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