Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/389/REV.1 |
S-IV§143 |
Canada |
2019 |
Sectors |
Risk assessment |
Mining |
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While mining activities fall under provincial jurisdiction, mining projects are subject to both provincial and federal Environmental Assessments. The federal Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and Environment and Climate Change Canada have an important role in the Environmental Assessments of almost all major mining projects, as well as serving as the Crown's consultation coordinator for many major resource projects. Canada is currently working to modernize its federal environmental assessment and regulatory processes. The proposed changes, including a new impact assessment process, aim to support jobs and economic opportunities through a more timely, predictable, and transparent assessment process that strengthens investor confidence, restores public trust, advances Indigenous reconciliation, and enhances environmental performance.
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Environment
Climate
Indigenous
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/389/REV.1 |
S-IV§144 |
Canada |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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Canada's Mines Ministers announced the development of the Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan (CMMP) in March 2018. The Plan focuses on six Strategic Directions that are organized by thematic priorities, for supporting a competitive and sustainable sector, including Economic Development and Competitiveness; Advancing the Participation of Indigenous Peoples; the Environment; Science, Technology and Innovation; Community; and Global Leadership. A series of Action Plans will operationalize this Plan.
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Sustainable
Environment
Indigenous
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/392/REV.1 |
S-IV§37 |
Costa Rica |
2019 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Mining |
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The Geology and Mines Directorate (DGM) of MINAE is the entity responsible for mining policy and for governing the sector. Its objective is to contribute to the country's development through the rational exploitation of mining resources, which ensures a balance between social and environmental needs.
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Environment
Natural resources
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/384/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.5 |
East African Community (EAC): Tanzania |
2019 |
Measures |
Import licences |
Mining |
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Products subject to prohibition, restriction, or licensing, 2018
Product Type of restriction Legal instrument Overview
(...) (...) (...) (...)
Sand Permit Environment Management Act, 2016 Permission needed
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Environment
Natural resources
Soil
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/384/REV.1 |
S-IV§21 |
East African Community (EAC) |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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The EAC Treaty calls for the harmonization of countries' mining regulations, in order to ensure environmentally-friendly and sound mining practices. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/384/REV.1 |
S-IV§55 |
East African Community (EAC): Burundi |
2019 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Mining |
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To obtain an exploration permit, the applicant must submit to the Ministry responsible for mining a dossier that complies with the regulatory requirements, including: (...)an environmental impact study.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/391/REV.1 |
S-IV§55 |
Suriname |
2019 |
Sectors |
Other environmental requirements |
Mining |
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The law governing the exploration, exploitation, and processing of minerals is set out in a number of different legal acts including: (...)
the Mining Decree E.58, 1986, which also states that minerals are the property of the State, and separates the right to land and the right to ownership of minerals. Mining companies are required to respect laws relating to labour and the environment, and give priority to local employment and local procurement of goods and services, where they are available and of comparable price and quality;
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Environment
Natural resources
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/391/REV.1 |
S-IV§57 |
Suriname |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining |
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It has been stated that a new law is needed to address current issues, including a greater emphasis on the environmental and social aspects of mining; (…) Furthermore, there is no specific law on the environment, and a draft law has been awaiting approval from the Council of Ministers since 2002.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/394/REV.1 |
S-Table-A2.5 |
Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
2019 |
Measures |
Investment measures |
Mining |
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List of Concessions, 2019 No. ISIC Business activities Investment conditions Management level Relevant legislation Responsible ministries 6 Mining and mineral processing
- (...) Must conduct environmental and social impact assessments of the project, - Law on Environmental Protection No. 29/NA, 18 November 2012
and be approved by the natural resource and environmental sector (…)
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Natural resources
Environment
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/384/REV.1 |
S-IV§52 |
East African Community (EAC): Uganda |
2019 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Mining, Energy |
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(...)The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) is mandated to "establish, promote the development, strategically manage and safeguard the rational and sustainable exploitation and utilization of energy and mineral resources for social and economic development".
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