Circular No. 06/2009/TT-BTNMT on National Technical Standards for Establishing Coordinate Grids

Circular No. 06/2009/TT-BTNMT stipulates National Technical Standards for Establishing Coordinate Grids, applicable from 2010 and replacing previous regulations. This Circular governs surveying and mapping activities managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Document No.06/2009/TT-BTNMT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byNguyễn Văn Đức — Thứ trưởng
Updated27/06/2026
Issued date18/06/2009
Effective date01/01/2010
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 06/2009/TT-BTNMT stipulates National Technical Standards for Establishing Coordinate Grids, applicable from 2010 and replacing previous regulations. This Circular governs surveying and mapping activities managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Scope of application

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Heads of Ministries at the level of Minister, Agencies under the Government, Chairmen of Provincial People's Committees, centrally governed cities, organizations, and individuals related to this matter.

Key points

  • The National Technical Standards for Establishing Coordinate Grids issued together with this Circular (QCVN 04:2009/BTNMT).
  • This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2010.
  • This Circular replaces the State Triangulation Regulations of Class I, II, III, and IV issued by the National Survey and Mapping Agency in 1976.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensuring uniformity in establishing coordinate grids, improving the quality of surveying and mapping activities.
  • Negative impact: Time required for organizations and individuals to adapt to new regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When were the National Technical Standards for Establishing Coordinate Grids issued?

The National Technical Standards for Establishing Coordinate Grids were issued together with Circular No. 06/2009/TT-BTNMT and took effect from January 1, 2010.

Which regulation does this Circular replace?

This Circular replaces the State Triangulation Regulations of Class I, II, III, and IV issued by the National Survey and Mapping Agency in 1976.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2010.

What must organizations and individuals do to comply with this Circular?

Organizations and individuals related to this matter must be responsible for implementing this Circular.

Full text

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 06/2009/TT-BTNMT
Hanoi, June 18, 2009

CIRCULAR

Regulations on National Technical Standards for Establishing Coordinate Grids

__________________________

MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;

Pursuant to Decree No. 12/2002/NĐ-CP dated January 22, 2002 of the Government on surveying and mapping activities;

Based on Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions

Pursuant to Decree No. 25/2008/NĐ-CP dated March 4, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment;

At the request of the Director of the Vietnam National Mapping Agency, the Head of the Science and Technology Department, and the Head of the Legal Affairs Department,

c) Enterprises may be granted permission for no more than one block out of the total three dual-frequency blocks (FDD) B

Article 1. The national technical standard for establishing coordinate grids, code QCVN 04:2009/BTNMT, is hereby issued together with this Circular.

Article 2. This Circular shall take effect from January 1, 2010, and replace the State Triangulation Regulations of Class I, II, III, and IV issued by the National Mapping Agency in 1976.

Article 3. The Minister, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, Heads of Government Agencies, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Van Duc
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