Mines and Minerals (Environmental Protection Fund) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 102 of 1998).

These Regulations concern the Environmental Protection Fund established under section 82 of the Mines and Minerals Act. The Fund is fuelled by moneys collected from mining projects. Its objective is to assure that developers shall execute the environmental impact statement in accordance with the Mines and Minerals (Environmental) Regulations 1997 and to assure funds for the rehabilitation of mining areas where a holder of a mining licence fails to do so (reg. 3). The Fund shall be managed and administered by a Environmental Protection Fund Committee which consist of a mix of government officials responsible for environment and representatives of mining developers. The remaining provisions deal with proceedings of the Committee, appointment of the Fund manager, accounts of the Fund, disbursements of the Fund, and investment of moneys of the Fund. (9 sections)