TITLE I U.K. SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PRINCIPLES

CHAPTER II U.K. Activities

Article 14 U.K. Extraction of oil and gas and exploration for, or extraction of, coal or other solid fuels

This Directive shall apply to activities relating to the exploitation of a geographical area for the purpose of:

(a)

extracting oil or gas;

(b)

exploring for, or extracting, coal or other solid fuels.