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leases, certification of the origin of minerals in respect of which Comprehensive Certificates of Origin are required and enforcement of safety regulations.

The Superintendent of Mines and his staff inspect mining areas and survey land affected by applications for licences and for en- forcement of Regulations governing manufacture, packing, convey- ance, storage and use of commercial explosives. Strict security controls imposed in relation to explosives, including fireworks, at the time of the 1967 disturbances were continued throughout 1969. They also took over from the Marine Department the responsibility for the Government Explosives Depot on July 1 and on October 1 responsibility for enforcement of legislation governing safety in stone quarries.

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