What is a Mineral Safeguarding Area (MSA)?
An MSA is an area of known mineral resources that is of sufficient economic or conservation value to warrant protection for generations to come. The introduction of Minerals Policy Statement 1: Planning and Minerals (MPS1), requires Mineral Planning Authorities to define MSAs in Development Plan Documents.
Related Questions
- Does a person have any preferential right to obtain a mineral concession for the area over which he has surface rights?
- If the 17(d)(1) withdrawals are revoked, would that make lands within the planning area available for mineral development?
- Can I use "paint thinner" which is 100% Mineral Spirits to thin MSA Varnish?
