UK Statutory Instrument 1984 United Kingdom

Deep Sea Mining (Exploration Licences) Regulations 1984

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18 compliance obligations

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  • Licence Holder 17

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sch. para. 10

Monitoring of Environmental Conditions

  • Monitor and record environmental conditions per Annex 5 guidance Licence Holder
sch. para. 11

At-Sea testing of systems and equipment

  • Obtain Secretary of State consent before at-sea testing that could harm the environment Licence Holder
sch. para. 12

Processing or dumping of mineral resources and waste

  • Obtain written consent before processing or dumping mineral materials at sea Licence Holder
sch. para. 13

Records

  • Keep records, deliver copies, and notify Secretary of State about structures and activities Licence Holder
sch. para. 14

Samples and assays

  • Label, preserve and provide samples and assay results from exploration Licence Holder
sch. para. 16

Inspectors

  • Allow inspectors access to vessels and equipment for deep sea exploration Licence Holder
sch. para. 17

Returns

  • Submit annual exploration return to Secretary of State Licence Holder
sch. para. 18

Confidentiality

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Keep licensee data confidential and consult before publishing reports Crown / Minister / Government department
sch. para. 19

Rights of third parties

  • Do not unreasonably interfere with high seas uses or other licensed operations Licence Holder
sch. para. 2

Right to explore

  • Obtain Secretary of State's consent before amending exploration plan, with 3 months' notice Licence Holder
sch. para. 20

Indemnity against third party claims

  • You must indemnify the Secretary of State against third-party claims Licence Holder
sch. para. 21

Transfer of licence

  • Obtain Secretary of State's consent before transferring exploration licence Licence Holder
sch. para. 23

Disputes

  • You must comply with written instructions from the Secretary of State on exploration operations Licence Holder
sch. para. 5

Payment of consideration for licence

  • Pay licence fees to the Secretary of State as specified Licence Holder
sch. para. 6

Obligation of Licensee

  • Take responsibility for all exploration functions under your deep sea mining licence Licence Holder
sch. para. 7

Safety, health and welfare

  • Conduct deep sea mining operations safely and maintain vessels in good repair Licence Holder
sch. para. 8

Diligence

  • Carry out exploration with due skill and diligence in line with the plan Licence Holder
sch. para. 9

Protection of the Environment

  • Protect marine life and habitats from harmful effects of licensed activities Licence Holder
Browse 35 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
sch. para. 15

Inspection of Records and Samples

sch. para. 24

Arbitration

s.001

Citation and commencement

s.002

Application of the Regulations

s.003

Applications for Exploration Licences

s.004

Form of Licences

s.005

Fees

s.para.6

Description of the area of the deep sea bed in...

s.para.7

Description of the programme of activities and expenditure which has...

s.para.8

Payment of fees shall be made directly to the Bank...

s.para.9

Relevant instruments —the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966; —the...

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