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Yesterday, the Parliamentary Energy Commission rejected the veto of the head of state on some of the texts of the Law of Reforms to the Law of Mineral Resources.
With 12 votes in favor and 6 against, the deputies again voted in favor of the amendments.
In late July, the President returned the bill, which was adopted on July 22, for further discussion in the National Assembly.
The texts extend the period of study of the gas presence in the Black Sea by two years.
“In order to ensure efficient management of mineral resources and avoid the intentional blocking of individual deposits of mineral resources, the possibility of termination of a concession contract for the extraction of mineral resources will be regulated in cases where the concessionaire within Within the 3 years following the entry into force of the contract, it has not started the extraction of mineral resources for reasons of its responsibility (for example, it has not carried out the necessary procedures before the competent environmental protection body to carry out an environmental impact assessment It has not carried out the necessary procedures to replace the purpose of the land that covers the respective locality, etc.) “, are the reasons for the changes in the law.
According to the president, mineral resources are a resource that must be used with care for the environment and the public interest. It did not agree with certain provisions on concessions for the extraction of mineral resources, such as the use of third-party resources, the extension of the rights of concessionaires, the extension of the concession and the creation of risks for the environment and health. human. The concessionaire’s extended rights for activities outside the limits of the deposit and for intervention in the environment and landscape create a risk to life and human health, according to the head of state. Furthermore, no reasons are given for the adoption of these amendments. The admission of the possibility of extending the term of the concession at the request of the concessionaire is not socially justified and does not prevent the abuse of a monopolistic position.
The law must guarantee a level playing field for all without creating unjustified advantages. And the main concern should be centered on the responsible use of state property, with an eye to future generations, said President Radev’s rejected motives.
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