Barry Kevin O’Rourke is the director of SAB Mining in Guyana. In addition to managing the mining company, Barry Kevin O’Rourke is a member of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC).
The GGMC oversees the nation’s mining and safety regulations, among other responsibilities. There are extensive safety protocols and legislation governing industry operations, such as the Environmental Protection Act of 1998.
The act functions as a sweeping blueprint for effective management and conservation practices that allow for the protection and improvement of natural lands while governing national response protocols regarding excessive pollution and other harmful byproducts. Furthermore, the act outlines the direct relationship between ongoing economic development and the state of the environment, most notably regarding the ethical and sustainable use of natural resources.
Specific elements of the legislation range from the formation of governing bodies, such as the Environmental Appeals Tribunal and the Environmental Assessment Board, to providing extensive information about general provisions and processes for different permitting scenarios. A more comprehensive breakdown of Guyana’s relationship with the Environmental Protection Act of 1998 can be found on the GGMC website at www.ggmc.gov.gy.
The GGMC oversees the nation’s mining and safety regulations, among other responsibilities. There are extensive safety protocols and legislation governing industry operations, such as the Environmental Protection Act of 1998.
The act functions as a sweeping blueprint for effective management and conservation practices that allow for the protection and improvement of natural lands while governing national response protocols regarding excessive pollution and other harmful byproducts. Furthermore, the act outlines the direct relationship between ongoing economic development and the state of the environment, most notably regarding the ethical and sustainable use of natural resources.
Specific elements of the legislation range from the formation of governing bodies, such as the Environmental Appeals Tribunal and the Environmental Assessment Board, to providing extensive information about general provisions and processes for different permitting scenarios. A more comprehensive breakdown of Guyana’s relationship with the Environmental Protection Act of 1998 can be found on the GGMC website at www.ggmc.gov.gy.
