Environment Protection Act of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. Country/Territory Viet Nam Document type Legislation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Photocopy, 14 pp. Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Subsidy/incentive Environmental fees/charges Ecosystem preservation Inspection Wild fauna Wild flora Biodiversity Genetic resources Genetically modified organism (GMO) Management/conservation Policy/planning Protected area Protection forest Use restrictions Protection of species Geographical area Asia, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes The Act entered into force on 10 January, 1994. Abstract This Act sets forth general provisions on environmental protection. After defining basic terms. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Decision of the Prime Minister Approving the Biodiversity Action Plan for Vietnam. Legislation | Viet Nam | 1995 Keyword: Biodiversity, International agreement-implementation, Management/conservation, Policy/planning, Coastal zone management, Marine fishes Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decision No. 62/2002/QD-BKHCNMT Promulgating the Regulation on the protection of the environment in industrial parks. Legislation | Viet Nam | 2002 Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Land-use planning, EIA, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on management of the environment at aquatic product-processing establishments. Legislation | Viet Nam | 2002 Keyword: Aquaculture, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Sewerage, Environmental standards, Standards, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Government Decree on providing Guidance for the Implementation of the Law on Environmental Protection. Legislation | Viet Nam | 1994 Keyword: Institution, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Waste disposal, EIA, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Community management, Education, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decision No. 155/1999/QD-TTg promulgating the Regulation on management of hazardous waste. Legislation | Viet Nam | 1999 Keyword: Hazardous waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decision No. 152/1999/QD-TTg ratifying the strategy for management of solid waste in Vietnamese cities and industrial parks till the year 2020. Legislation | Viet Nam | 1999 Keyword: Solid waste, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources Source: FAO, FAOLEX Organization and Operation Charter of Vietnam Environment Protection Fund. Legislation | Viet Nam | 2002 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Environmental planning, Environmental fees/charges, Inspection, Special fund, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decision No. 82/2002/QD-TTg on the setting up, organization and operation of Vietnam Environment Protection Fund. Legislation | Viet Nam | 2002 Keyword: Environmental planning, Special fund, Environmental fees/charges, Hazards, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Law on Environmental Protection (No. 52/2005/QH11). Legislation | Viet Nam | 2005 Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Land-use planning, Marine pollution, Protection of habitats, Recycling/reuse, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Solid waste, Waste management, Waste prevention, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Freshwater resources management, Freshwater pollution, Inland waters Source: FAO, FAOLEX