Mining Act.

This Act provides for the basic rules for mining in Japan. The Act consists of 9 Chapters divided into 194 articles: General Provisions (I); Mining Right (II); Mining Lease Right (III); Recommendation and Consultation (IV); Use and Expropriation of Land (V); Compensation for Mining Pollution (VI); Local Mining Council (VI-ii); Appeal (VII); Auxiliary Provisions (VIII); Penal Provisions (IX).
The Act sets out procedures and requirements to apply for mining rights and mining lease rights. Mining rights entitle to mine registered minerals in registered mining areas. Compensation for damage or pollution to land shall be paid by holders of mining rights to landowners in the mining area concerned.
The Act provides for the establishment of the Local Mining Council in the Regional Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry and defines its organization.