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