Decision No. 16/2008/QD-BTNMT of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issuing National Technical Regulations on the Environment, applicable to relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals. These technical regulations specify water quality for surface water, groundwater, coastal seawater, industrial wastewater from seafood processing, paper and pulp production, textile dyeing, domestic use, and residues of plant protection chemicals in soil.
Scope of application
State agencies, organizations, and individuals related to environmental activities such as enterprises, resource and environment management units, and people using water sources.
Key points
- The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issues 8 National Technical Regulations on the Environment including: water quality for surface water, groundwater, coastal seawater, industrial wastewater from seafood processing, paper and pulp production, textile dyeing, domestic use, and residues of plant protection chemicals in soil.
- This Decision takes effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: National Technical Regulations on the Environment help protect and improve water quality, reduce environmental pollution.
- Negative impact: It may impose burdens on enterprises required to comply with new regulations, particularly in investing in wastewater treatment infrastructure.
❓ Frequently asked questions
To whom does this Decision apply?
This Decision applies to state agencies, organizations, and individuals related to environmental activities such as enterprises, resource and environment management units, and people using water sources.
How many National Technical Regulations are issued under this Decision?
This Decision issues 8 National Technical Regulations on the Environment, specifically: water quality for surface water, groundwater, coastal seawater, industrial wastewater from seafood processing, paper and pulp production, textile dyeing, domestic use, and residues of plant protection chemicals in soil.
When does this Decision take effect?
This Decision takes effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
What regulations must enterprises comply with according to this Decision?
Enterprises must comply with National Technical Regulations on the Environment, specifically: water quality for surface water, groundwater, coastal seawater, industrial wastewater from seafood processing, paper and pulp production, textile dyeing, domestic use, and residues of plant protection chemicals in soil.
How does this Decision apply to people using water sources?
People using water sources must comply with National Technical Regulations on the Environment, particularly regarding water quality for surface water, groundwater, and coastal seawater.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
ISSUING TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ENVIRONMENT
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MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
BASED ON THE LAW ON STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL REGULATIONS dated June 29, 2006;
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;
Pursuant to the proposal of the Director General of the Environment Administration and the Head of the Legal Department,
DECISION:
Article 1. The following 08 National Technical Regulations on the environment are hereby promulgated together with this Decision:
1. QCVN 08:2008/BTNMT - National Technical Regulation on surface water quality;
2. QCVN 09:2008/BTNMT - National Technical Regulation on groundwater quality;
3. QCVN 10:2008/BTNMT - National Technical Regulation on coastal seawater quality;
4. QCVN 11:2008/BTNMT - National Technical Regulation on industrial wastewater from aquatic product processing;
5. QCVN 12:2008/BTNMT - National Technical Regulation on industrial wastewater from paper and pulp production;
6. QCVN 13:2008/BTNMT - National Technical Regulation on industrial wastewater from textile and garment industries;
7. QCVN 14:2008/BTNMT - National Technical Regulation on domestic wastewater;
8. QCVN 15:2008/BTNMT - National Technical Regulation on pesticide residues in soil.
Article 2. The Standard Measurement Quality Control Department shall be responsible for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Regulations adopted herein.
The Minister, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under the central government, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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