This Act concern coal mining activities in New South Wales; it consists of 175 sections and is divided into the following Parts: Preliminary (1); Administration (2); Management of mines (3); Mine inspection and safety provisions (4); Operation of mines (5); Declared coal preparation plants (5A); Regulation of tourist and educational activities in mines (6); Legal provisions (7); General (8). The Act provides for the appointment and powers of inspectors, for the establishment of the Coal Mining Qualifications Board responsible for verifying the qualifications for the grant of certificates and related matters, for the granting of certificates of competency. The Act regulates mine management and administration and provides for inspections and enforcement of the provision of the Act and of related regulations.
Australia · 1982-05-20