Deep Sea Mining (Exploration Licences) Regulations 1984
These Regulations make provision for the form and content of licences granted by the Secretary of State under the Deep Sea Mining (Temporary Provisions) Act 1981 for the exploration of the hard mineral resources of the deep sea bed. They prescribe a set of model clauses to be incorporated in such licences, unless the Secretary of State thinks fit to modify or exclude them in any particular case. The model clauses govern, in particular, the scope and duration of the licence and the responsibilities of the Licensee, including requirements as to the safety, health and welfare of employees and others, the protection of the environment and respect for the rights of third parties. They make provision for surveillance of the Licensee's operations by inspectors appointed by the Secretary of State.