Mongolian Law to prohibit mineral exploration and mining operations at headwaters of rivers, protected zones of water reservoirs and forested areas. País/Territorio Mongolia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2009 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Medio ambiente gen., Bosques, Recursos minerales, Agua Palabra clave Control de la contaminación Zona protegida Saneamiento de suelos Medidas de protección forestal Ordenación forestal/conservación de montes Minerales Exploración Minería Autorización/permiso Responsabilidad/indemnización Manejo de recursos hídricos Desarrollo sostenible Uso sostenible Zona de conservación de aguas Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Asia Oriental, Naciones en desarrollo sin litoral Resumen The purpose of this Law is to prohibit mining operations in most vulnerable areas associated with water sources (headwaters of rivers, protected zones of water reservoirs and forested areas) and to regulate rehabilitation activities carried out in the above-mentioned areas. The Law also aims to reduce conflict between mining companies and indigenous communities of herders. The Law does not affect areas containing deposits of strategic importance. The Government shall define the boundaries of the areas in which the prohibition shall apply. Headwaters of rivers, protected zones of water reservoirs and forested areas are defined in the Law on Water, the Law on Forests and this Law respectively. The prohibition shall not apply outside these areas if the licence holder engages in equitable rehabilitation, plants trees or builds an artificial lake or water reservoir. The Government shall pay compensations to those license holders whose licenses are cancelled. Holders of cancelled exploration and exploitation licenses are not discharged of their duty to rehabilitate the environment. Environmental rehabilitation activities must be completed within two years under the monitoring of local governors and local citizens (environmental and nongovernmental organizations by decision of a Citizens’ representatives Khural). Texto completo Inglés Página web www.transrivers.org Referencias - Legislación Implementado por Mongolian Parliamentary Resolution concerning some measures to be taken relating to the passed Mongolian Law to prohibit mineral exploration and mining operations at headwaters of rivers, protected zones of water reservoirs and forested areas. Legislación | Mongolia | 2009 Palabra clave: Zona protegida, Exploración, Normas sobre calidad del agua Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX