This Law regulates relations originating from mining, extraction and management of coal on the national territory. It shall be applicable to all enterprises and organizations of coal industry. The objective of this Law shall be to set forth regulatory and legal framework complying with international standards for raising efficiency and output of coal industry. Coal deposits shall be public property of the Kyrgyz Republic. The Government shall have the following competence: (a) supervision over mining, enforcement of subsoil and environmental protection; (b) licensing and enforcement of licensing terms and conditions; and (c) improvement of technologies and technical standards for coal quality. Geological exploration submitted for projecting of mining activity shall contain the following data: (a) description of coal deposits and coal quality; (b) presence of hazardous components in coal; and (c) description of other natural conditions (hydrogeological, geocryological etc.). Mining and mineral extraction activities shall be subject to compulsory licensing. Coal shall comply with technical standards and shall be subject to compulsory certification.
Kirguistán · 1999-02-03