Minerals Report - International Seabed Authority

obligated to submit to the Director General of Oil and Gas of the Department
of Mines and Energy, among others, the following:
1. Annual programme of works and approved budgets for those works;
2. An operational programme of oil and gas mining, 3 months before the
works begin.
3. All data, samples, maps, reports and other documents obtained or
produced by the company from the exploration and exploitation of oil
and gas, which are regarded as Government property. (Article 4).
4. After obtaining permission from the Director General, the company can
send the samples and data abroad for assessment / evaluation.
5. The company is obligated to give correct information to Government
inspectors and provided inspectors with the necessary facilities to
carry out their responsibilities.
Except as approved by the Minister of Mines and Energy, exploration
and exploitation cannot be carried out in the following places:
(i) Defense /military bases, sealanes of navigation, or ports
installations;
(ii) Religious, cultural, natural reserves or touristy areas;
(iii) Less than 250 meters from the boundary of its mining
areas;
(iv) Fishing grounds or spawning areas;
(v) Areas with underwater installations, pipelines, and
underwater cables; and
(vi) In areas under scientific research or investigation.
Companies are obligated to prevent pollution of the sea, rivers,
coastlines or air space and to fight and eliminate pollution when it occurs.
The construction of installations and structures at sea must meet the
following requirements:
(i) Assure the safety of workers;
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