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Decision No. 18/2013/QD-TTg on environmental improvement and rehabilitation and payment of environmental improvement and rehabilitation deposits in mineral mining.

Country/Territory
Viet Nam
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Công Báo nos. 189-192, 12 April 2013.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Mining Management/conservation Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Special fund Soil rehabilitation
Geographical area
Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decision enters into force on 15 May 2013.
Abstract

This Decision, consisting of 20 articles divided into six Chapters and completed by two Appendixes, provides in detail for the environmental improvement, rehabilitation and payment of environmental improvement and rehabilitation deposits in mineral mining within the territory of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This Decision applies to organizations and individuals licensed to mine minerals and other related organizations and individuals in the territory of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Environmental improvement and rehabilitation in mineral mining covers the rehabilitation of the environment and ecosystems (soil, water, air, natural landscape, vegetation, etc.) at mineral mining sites and areas affected by mineral mining close to the original environmental conditions, or to reach the standards and regulations on safety and environment for human health. Environmental improvement and rehabilitation in the exploration and exploitation of oil, gas, mineral water and natural thermal water are not governed by this Decision. It is divided as follows: General Provisions (Chap. I); Environmental Improvement and Rehabilitation (Chap. II); Payment of Environmental Improvement and Rehabilitation Deposits (Chap. III); Certification of Completion of Environmental Improvement and Rehabilitation (Chap. IV); Responsibilities of Management Agencies and Units (Chap. V); Implementation Provisions (Chap. VI). Appendix I Deals With Requirements On Plans For Environmental Improvement And Rehabilitation In Mineral Mining; Appendix Ii Deals With Method Of Estimating Environmental Rehabilitation And Restoration Costs.

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References - Legislation

Repeals

Decision No. 71/2008/QD-TTg on making of deposits for environmental rehabilitation and restoration in mineral exploitation activities.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2008

Keyword: Mining, Management/conservation, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Special fund, Soil rehabilitation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree No. 19/2015/ND-CP detailing a number of articles of the Law on Environmental Protection.

Legislation | Viet Nam | 2015

Keyword: Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste management, EIA, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Soil rehabilitation, Solid waste, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Marine pollution, Certification, Climate change, Oil pollution, Liability/compensation, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Management/conservation, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX