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Petroleum Mining (Pollution Control) Act (Cap. 168).

País/Territorio
Seychelles
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
1976 (2012)
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Recursos minerales, Mar, Desechos y sustancias peligrosas, Medio ambiente gen.
Palabra clave
Contaminación marina Minería Hidrocarburos Control de la contaminación Sustancias peligrosas Contaminación oleosa Responsabilidad/indemnización
Área geográphica
Africa, Africa Oriental, Océano Índico, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo
Resumen

This Act defines the liability for oil pollution by licensees, i.e.persons to whom an exploration licence is granted under section 6 of the Petroleum Mining Act or a company that is a party to a petroleum agreement under section 9 of that Act. The extent of the liability incurred under this section in respect of any discharge of petroleum may be limited (whether as to the amount or otherwise) by Regulations made under the Petroleum Mining Act. The Act also defines libaility for costs of measures are taken for the purpose of preventing or reducing damage to land in Seychelles which may be caused by contamination resulting from the discharge of oil. It also requires a mining licensee to have an insurance in respect of any liability that the licensee.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
www.seylii.org