Decision No. 14/2007/QD-BTNMT issues regulations on the handling and sealing of unused wells, applicable to relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals. The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Scope of application
Relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals concerning unused wells include the Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally-administered cities, the Water Resources Management Agency, Directors of Provincial Departments of Natural Resources and Environment, Heads of units under the Ministry, and other related entities.
Key points
- Relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals must handle and seal unused wells in accordance with the provisions of the Decision.
- The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Helps protect water resources and the environment, preventing pollution risks.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties for individuals or organizations owning unused wells.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Who does this Decision apply to?
The Decision applies to the Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally-administered cities, the Water Resources Management Agency, Directors of Provincial Departments of Natural Resources and Environment, Heads of units under the Ministry, and other related organizations and individuals.
When does this Decision take effect?
The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
What must agencies, organizations, and individuals do according to this Decision?
Agencies, organizations, and individuals related to unused wells must handle and seal them in accordance with the provisions of the Decision.
How long is the effective period of this Decision?
The effective period of the Decision is not specified in the document, so it cannot be determined specifically.
What penalties will be imposed for violations of the regulations on handling unused wells?
The document does not mention sanctions or penalties for violations of the regulations on handling and sealing unused wells.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Issuing Regulations on the Handling and Plugging of Unused Wells
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MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
Pursuant to the Law on Water Resources dated May 20, 1998;
Pursuant to the Government Decree No. 91/2002/NĐ-CP dated November 11, 2002 stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment;
At the proposal of the Director of the Water Resources Management Agency and the Head of the Legal Department,
DECISION:
Article 1. The attached Regulations on the Handling and Plugging of Unused Wells are hereby issued with this Decision.
Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Article 3. The People's Committee Chairmen of provinces and centrally governed cities, the Director of the Water Resources Management Agency, the Directors of Provincial Departments of Natural Resources and Environment, Heads of units under the Ministry, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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