Circular No. 22/2014/TT-BTNMT stipulates and guides the implementation of Decree No. 35/2014/NĐ-CP dated April 29, 2014, of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 29/2011/NĐ-CP dated April 18, 2011, of the Government on strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessment, and environmental protection commitment.

Circular No. 22/2014/TT-BTNMT stipulates and guides the implementation of Decree No. 35/2014/NĐ-CP regarding the amendment and supplementation of certain articles of Decree No. 29/2011/NĐ-CP related to strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessment, and environmental protection commitment. This document applies to state agencies, organizations, and individuals concerned.

Document No.22/2014/TT-BTNMT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byBùi Cách Tuyến — Thứ trưởng
Updated19/06/2026
SectorNatural Resources and Environment
FieldEnvironment
Issued date05/05/2014
Effective date20/06/2014
Expiry date15/07/2015
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 22/2014/TT-BTNMT stipulates and guides the implementation of Decree No. 35/2014/NĐ-CP regarding the amendment and supplementation of certain articles of Decree No. 29/2011/NĐ-CP related to strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessment, and environmental protection commitment. This document applies to state agencies, organizations, and individuals concerned.

Scope of application

[state agencies, organizations, and individuals both within and outside the country]

Key points

  • State agencies, organizations, and individuals must carry out the preparation, review, and approval of detailed environmental protection plans in accordance with Circular No. 01/2012/TT-BTNMT (Article 2).
  • The inspection and confirmation of the implementation of detailed environmental protection plans are also specifically guided in this Circular (Article 2).
  • Organizations and individuals must prepare and register simple environmental protection plans in accordance with Circular No. 01/2012/TT-BTNMT (Article 2).
  • The Minister, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, Chairpersons of People's Committees at all levels, and relevant organizations and individuals must be responsible for implementing this Circular (Article 3.1).
  • This Circular takes effect from June 20, 2014 (Article 3.2).

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Strengthen environmental management and environmental protection for investment projects.
  • Relevant organizations and individuals must undertake additional more complex administrative procedures than before.
  • Assist state agencies in better controlling environmental impact assessments and environmental protection commitments.

❓ Frequently asked questions

To which entities does this Circular apply?

[state agencies, organizations, and individuals both within and outside the country]

When does this Circular take effect?

June 20, 2014

What must state agencies, organizations, and individuals implement according to this Circular?

[preparation, review, and approval of detailed environmental protection plans; inspection and confirmation of the implementation of detailed environmental protection plans; preparation and registration of simple environmental protection plans]

Who is responsible for implementing this Circular?

[the Minister, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, Chairpersons of People's Committees at all levels, and relevant organizations and individuals]

Full text

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT

Number: 22/2014/TT-BTNMT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

Hanoi, May 5, 2014

CIRCULAR

Regulations and guidance for implementing Decree No. 35/2014/NĐ-CP

dated April 29, 2014 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of

Decree No. 29/2011/NĐ-CP dated April 18, 2011 of the Government on strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessment, and environmental protection commitment;

strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessment,

environmental protection commitment

MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

The Prime Minister issues this Decision amending and supplementing certain provisions of the Regulation on Response Activities to Oil Spill Incidents issued together with Decision No. 02/2013/QĐ-TTg dated January 14, 2013 of the Prime Minister.

Pursuant to Decree No. 21/2013/NĐ-CP dated March 4, 2013, promulgated by the Government, stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment;

Pursuant to Decree No. 29/2011/NĐ-CP dated April 18, 2011 of the Government on strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessment, and environmental protection commitment;

Pursuant to Decree No. 35/2014/NĐ-CP dated April 29, 2014 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 29/2011/NĐ-CP dated April 18, 2011 of the Government on strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessment, and environmental protection commitment.

At the proposal of the General Director of the General Department of Environment and the Head of the Legal Department;

The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment promulgates this Circular prescribing and guiding the implementation of Decree No. 35/2014/NĐ-CP dated April 29, 2014 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 29/2011/NĐ-CP dated April 18, 2011 of the Government on strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessment, and environmental protection commitment,

Article 1. Scope of Regulation and Applicability

Article 1. This Circular prescribes and guides the implementation of Decree No. 35/2014/NĐ-CP dated April 29, 2014 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 29/2011/NĐ-CP dated April 18, 2011 of the Government on strategic environmental assessment, environmental impact assessment, and environmental protection commitment.

Article 2. Establishment, review, and approval of detailed environmental protection plans; inspection and confirmation of the implementation of detailed environmental protection plans; establishment and registration of simple environmental protection plans

Clause 2. Establishment, review, and approval of detailed environmental protection plans; inspection and confirmation of the implementation of detailed environmental protection plans; establishment and registration of simple environmental protection plans

The establishment, review, and approval of detailed environmental protection plans; inspection and confirmation of the implementation of detailed environmental protection plans; establishment and registration of simple environmental protection plans shall be carried out in accordance with Circular No. 01/2012/TT-BTNMT dated March 16, 2012 of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment on the establishment, review, approval, and inspection and confirmation of the implementation of detailed environmental protection plans; establishment and registration of simple environmental protection plans.

Article 3. Implementation Provisions

1. The Minister, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, Heads of Government Agencies, Chairmen of People's Committees at all levels, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.

2. This Circular takes effect from June 20, 2014.

3. During the implementation of this Circular, if there are difficulties or obstacles, please provide feedback in writing to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment for consideration and resolution./.

 Place of Receipt:
- Central Party Office and Party Committees;
- National Assembly's Office;
- President's Office;
- Government Office;
- Supreme People's Court;
- Supreme People's Procuracy;
- Ministries, agencies at the ministerial level, government agencies;
- Central Agencies of Mass Organizations;
- Provincial People's Councils, Provincial People's Committees;
- Departments of Natural Resources and Environment of provinces and centrally governed cities;
- Ministry of Justice's Legal Documents Inspection Department;
- Official Gazette;
- Government Electronic Portal;
- Units under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment;
- To be filed: VT, PC, TCMT (34).

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER


(Signed)



Bui Cach Tuyen

 

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