Table of Contents

AbbreviationsAcknowledgments Preface A note on languagePART I: OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUNDIntroduction to the Regulatory Framework Starting Points for the Act Purpose of the Act and Powers Delegated to the Authorities Model licences Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) Introduction to the Danish Unity of the Realm Development Lines Introduction to part II PART II: COMMENTS TO THE MINERAL RESOURCES ACT Chapter 1. General rules Chapter 2. DefinitionsChapter 3. ScopeChapter 4. ProspectingChapter 5. Exploration and exploitationChapter 6. Special rules on exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons Chapter 7. Special rules on exploration and exploitation of mineralsChapter 8. Special rules on small-scale exploration and exploitation of minerals Chapter 9. Subsoil licencesChapter 10. Termination of activities under licences Chapter 11. Collection and extraction of minerals without a licenceChapter 12. Scientific surveys Chapter 13. General rules on environmental protectionChapter 14. Environmental liability and responsibilityChapter 15. Environmental impact assessment (EIA) Chapter 16. Social sustainability assessment (SSA) and agreements on social sustainability (IBA) Chapter 17. Health and safety on offshore facilities Chapter 18. Authority consideration, etc. Chapter 18 a. Pre-hearing and hearing Chapter 19. Other rules Chapter 20. Sanctions, commencement, etc. Litterature and other sources Appendix 1. HC Letter of Invitation Appendix 2. HCML Appendix 3. MML Appendix 4. Joint Operating Agreement Appendix 5. Example of Activity Approval (Petroleum) Index