The regions of Guadeloupe, Mayotte and Reunion are associated, by agreement with the State and specialised public establishments, with the preparation and implementation of the mining inventory. They are consulted by the State on programmes for prospecting and exploiting mineral resources.
However, the offshore mining inventory is drawn up and implemented by the regions.
With due respect for the State’s sovereignty and property rights over its maritime public domain, the regions of Guadeloupe, Mayotte and Reunion exercise the powers defined in Articles L. 611-16 and L. 611-17 of the Mining Code.
The State services involved in exercising the powers transferred to the regions pursuant to this article are, where necessary, made available to the regions under the conditions provided for in Article L. 4151-1 and article 16-3 of law no. 72-619 of 5 July 1972 on the creation and organisation of the regions.