Petroleum Operations (Maritime Zone Moratorium) Act (No. 54 of 2017). País/Territorio Belice Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2017 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to impose a moratorium on the exploration for and exploitation of petroleum and other petroleum operations in the maritime zone of Belize, to prevent pollution from installation devices and vessels used in the exploration or exploitation of petroleum resources of the seabed and subsoil of the maritime zone; to accordingly, make further provisions for the protection of the Belize Barrier Reef System inclusive of the World Heritage Site; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Materia Medio ambiente gen., Recursos minerales, Mar, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Control de la contaminación Contaminación marina Contaminación oleosa Minería Hidrocarburos Conservación del ecosistema Área marina Área geográphica Americas, América Central, América Latina y el Caribe, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo Resumen This Act introduces in Belize a prohibition of petroleum operations within the limits of its maritime zone. “Petroleum operations” means the operations related to the exploration, development, extraction, production, field separation, transportation, storage, or disposal of petroleum, but does not include any transportation or other operations in relation to petroleum that is imported into or exported from Belize by way of the maritime zone. The Minister may enter into compensation arrangements with persons who have been adversely affected by the prohibition under this Act. The Act prescribes penalties for offences committed under this Act. Texto completo Inglés