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Title in national language: 
Закон Туркменистана от 2014 №160-V "О недрах" (с изменениями от 05.01.2018 г.)
Draft: 
No
Revision of previous policy?: 
No
Draft Year: 
2014
Effective Start Year: 
2018
Scope: 
National
Document Type: 
Law
Economic Sector: 
Energy
Energy Types: 
Coal, Oil, Gas
Issued by: 
Office of the President of the Republic of Turkmenistan
Notes: 
No English translation available
Overall Summary: 
Primary objectives of the policy document include restoration and reservation of mineral resources. Frameworks are set for the protection of interests of Turkmenistan citizens and the state in the sphere of subsoil development.
Environment
Energy environmental priorities: 
Art. 3 and 4. Of crucial importance are the following policy aspects: restoration and sustainable use of mineral resources, protection of the environment, ensuring safety of mining activities.
Land use change for energy production purposes: 
Art. 11.2 stipulates that the use of land resources for production of radiation-emitting material, disposal of radioactive waste and toxic substances is subject to supervision by the state.
Governance
National policy structure: 
Art. 2.3. Law of the Republic of Turkmenistan on Hydrocarbon Resources (2008) gives specific attention to the area of oil exploration and extraction.