Mongolian Parliamentary Resolution concerning some measures to be taken relating to the passed Mongolian Law to prohibit mineral exploration and mining operations at headwaters of rivers, protected zones of water reservoirs and forested areas

Mongolian Parliamentary Resolution concerning some measures to be taken relating to the passed law to prohibit mineral exploration and mining operations at headwaters of rivers, protected zones of water reservoirs and forested areas 16 July, 2009 № 55 Ulaanbaatar Based on article 43, section 43.1 of the law regarding the Mongolian State Great Khural, and on article 24, section 24.6 of the law regarding the rules of the State Great Khural parliamentary sessions, the Mongolian State Great Khural establishes that: 1. The following measures concerning the implementation of the law “To Prohibit Mineral Exploration And Mining Operations At River Headwaters, Protected Zones Of Water Reservoirs And Forested Areas” shall be taken by the Government (Mr. S. Bayar) within three months following the passing of the law: 1/. Set the boundaries of the law and notify the public on the basis of a renewed cadastre of mining operations and geological realities; 2/. Submit its results to the State Great Khural, enforce the implementation of the laws concerning minerals and environmental protection and monitor the activities of license holders who are working inside the boundary of the law. 2. The State Great Khural Environmental, Food and Agricultural Standing Committee (B. Batbayar), as well as the Economical Standing Committee (Ts. Bayarsaikhan) accept the responsibility of implementing and monitoring this resolution. SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT D.DEMBEREL