New South Wales Consolidated Acts

MINING ACT 1992 - SECT 237

237 Need to protect natural resources etc to be taken into account

(1) In deciding whether or not to grant an authority or mineral claim, the Minister or mining registrar is to take into account the need to conserve and protect:

(a) the flora, fauna, fish, fisheries and scenic attractions, and

(b) the features of Aboriginal, architectural, archaeological, historical or geological interest,

in or on the land over which the authority or claim is sought.

(2) The Minister or mining registrar may cause such studies (including environmental impact studies) to be carried out as the Minister or mining registrar considers necessary to enable such a decision to be made.