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Seabed Mining Act.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Legislation
Date
1995 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Act regulating the seabed mining.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Deep sea bed Marine area Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 15 June 1995.
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to seabed mining. In particular, the purpose of the Act is, inter alia, to: 1) grant the safety of seabed mining enterprises, as well as the protection of the marine environment; 2) take precaution to prevent dangers arising from seabed mining activities; 3) regulate monitoring of seabed mining activities. The text - consisting of 13 articles - deals with the following aspects: purpose of Act, definition of terms, enforcement by the Federal Mining, Energy and Geology Office, mining survey, costs, penalties, administrative fines and transitional provisions.

Full text
German
Website
www.bmj.de; www.bgbl.de

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Seabed Mining Cost Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1996 (2013)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Deep sea bed, Marine area, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX