Specifics of legal regulation of environmental protection and protection during development of mineral deposits in the Arctic zone of Russia

Abstract

The article discusses aspects of the legal regulation of environmental protection and protection during the development and subsequent development of deposits in the Arctic are considered in order to achieve the goals of effective economic development of the state. Analyzes the main functions of the state in the extractive industry, as well as the specific responsibilities of commercial organizations for environmental protection during the development of mineral deposits. The study of existing approaches to the legal regulation of this industry is carried out. Theoretical solutions and practical measures were proposed, through which it will be possible to ensure environmental safety in the state. The article pays attention to the factor of combination of public and private law principles in the regulation of legal relations in the field of environmental protection. Special attention is paid to environmental insurance as a necessary condition for achieving environmental safety of the Arctic zone. The concept “environmental risk” is developed in the article, the functions and goals of environmental insurance are noted. It is proposed to introduce a special legal regulation of reinsurance of property interests in insurance specifically in the Arctic zone.