Circular No. 23/2010/TT-BTNMT stipulates the procedures for surveying, assessing coral reef ecosystems, seagrass ecosystems, and coastal and island wetlands. This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2011, and applies to relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.
Key points
- Relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals shall conduct surveys and assessments of coral reef ecosystems, seagrass ecosystems, and coastal and island wetlands in accordance with the provisions.
- The Minister, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, Government Agencies, Chairmen of People's Committees of coastal provinces directly under the Central Government, Director-General of the Vietnam Marine and Island Administration, and Heads of Units under the Ministry shall be responsible for implementing this Circular.
- This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2011.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Ensuring effective comprehensive management of marine resources and environmental protection through the surveying and assessment of coral reef ecosystems, seagrass ecosystems, and coastal and island wetlands.
- Negative impact: It may impose financial burdens on organizations implementing the regulations.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the duration of implementation of this Circular?
This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2011.
Which agencies are responsible for implementing this Circular?
The Minister, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, Government Agencies, Chairmen of People's Committees of coastal provinces directly under the Central Government, Director-General of the Vietnam Marine and Island Administration, and Heads of Units under the Ministry are responsible for implementing this Circular.
Which agencies are authorized to conduct surveys and assessments of ecosystems?
This Circular does not specify the entities authorized to conduct surveys and assessments of coral reef ecosystems, seagrass ecosystems, and coastal and island wetlands.
What penalties will be imposed for violations of this Circular?
This Circular does not address sanctions or penalties for violations.
When does this Circular take effect?
This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2011.
Full text
CIRCULAR
REGULATING THE INVESTIGATION AND SURVEY, ASSESSMENT OF CORAL ECOSYSTEMS, SEAGRASS ECOSYSTEMS, AND WETLANDS IN COASTAL AND ISLAND AREAS
REGULATING THE INVESTIGATION AND SURVEY, ASSESSMENT OF CORAL ECOSYSTEMS, SEAGRASS ECOSYSTEMS, AND WETLANDS IN COASTAL AND ISLAND AREAS
BASED ON THE GOVERNMENT DECREE NO. 25/2008/NĐ-CP OF MARCH 4, 2008, PROVIDING THE FUNCTIONS, TASKS, POWERS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT;
Pursuant to Decree No. 25/2009/NĐ-CP dated March 6, 2009 of the Government on comprehensive management of natural resources and protection of the marine and island environment;
CONSIDERING THE PROPOSALS OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE VIETNAM AQUATIC RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION, 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. THIS CIRCULAR ISSUES REGULATIONS ON THE INVESTIGATION AND SURVEY, ASSESSMENT OF CORAL ECOSYSTEMS, SEAGRASS ECOSYSTEMS, AND WETLANDS IN COASTAL AND ISLAND AREAS.
Article 2. THIS CIRCULAR SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM JANUARY 1, 2011.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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