Decision No. 18/2008/QD-BTNMT of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issuing National Technical Regulations on Flood Forecasting, applicable to relevant agencies and organizations. The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Scope of application
Relevant agencies and organizations such as the Hydrology, Meteorology and Climate Change Department, Science and Technology Division, Legal Affairs Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, ministries at the same level, government agencies, Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities.
Key points
- The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issues National Technical Regulations on Flood Forecasting (QCVN 18: 2008/BTNMT).
- The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- The positive impact is the improvement in flood forecasting quality, providing accurate information for competent authorities and citizens to more effectively prevent natural disasters.
- The negative impact is the time required to implement the new regulations, along with the requirement for organizations and individuals to comply with the new technical standards.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Who does this Decision apply to?
The Decision applies to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, ministries at the same level, government agencies, Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and related organizations and individuals.
When does this Decision take effect?
The Decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
What are the main contents of the National Technical Regulations on Flood Forecasting?
The main contents are not explicitly stated in this Decision, but based on the title, the National Technical Regulations on Flood Forecasting will specify criteria, methods, and procedures for implementing flood forecasting.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
ISSUING NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON FLOOD FORECASTING
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MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
Pursuant to the Law on Technical Standards and Regulations dated June 29, 2006;
Pursuant to Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations;
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 General Meteorology Center and Climate Change, the Head of the Science and Technology Department, and the Head of the Legal Affairs Department,
DECISION:
Article 1. ISSUING NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION:
QCVN 18: 2008/MONRE - National Technical Regulation on Flood Forecasting.
Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Article 3. The Minister, Heads of Ministries equivalent to a Ministry, 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 Decision./.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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