Which law governs the verification and approval of mineral land surveys?

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Which law governs the verification and approval of mineral land surveys?

Verifying and approving mineral land surveys is governed by the Philippine Mining Act and its implementing rules. Republic Act 7942 establishes the policy and framework for mining, including how mineral lands are claimed and managed. The specific procedures for how mineral land surveys are verified, certified, and approved are laid out in Department Administrative Order 96-40. This order details the steps, required documents, and the responsibilities of the agencies involved (such as the Mines and Geosciences Bureau) to ensure mineral land surveys meet legal standards before recognition. The Water Code, general land surveying laws like the National Survey Act, and the Local Government Code don’t address the specialized process for mineral lands, so they’re not the governing instruments here.

Verifying and approving mineral land surveys is governed by the Philippine Mining Act and its implementing rules. Republic Act 7942 establishes the policy and framework for mining, including how mineral lands are claimed and managed. The specific procedures for how mineral land surveys are verified, certified, and approved are laid out in Department Administrative Order 96-40. This order details the steps, required documents, and the responsibilities of the agencies involved (such as the Mines and Geosciences Bureau) to ensure mineral land surveys meet legal standards before recognition. The Water Code, general land surveying laws like the National Survey Act, and the Local Government Code don’t address the specialized process for mineral lands, so they’re not the governing instruments here.

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