Circular No. 26/2012/TT-BTNMT of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issuing National Technical Regulations on Hydrological Monitoring, effective from February 18, 2013. This Circular stipulates technical requirements for hydrological monitoring activities.
Key points
- Hydrological monitoring must comply with National Technical Regulation QCVN 47:2012/BTNMT
- This Circular takes effect from February 18, 2013
🌐 Social impact of this document
- The positive impact is that clearly defining technical requirements for hydrological monitoring improves data quality and supports environmental management work.
- Negative impacts may include investment costs for equipment and personnel to meet new requirements of the regulations.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When were the National Technical Regulations on Hydrological Monitoring issued?
The National Technical Regulations on Hydrological Monitoring were issued pursuant to Circular No. 26/2012/TT-BTNMT, taking effect from February 18, 2013.
Who does this Circular apply to?
This Circular does not specify the subjects to which it applies, but based on its content, it can be understood to apply to organizations and individuals conducting hydrological monitoring activities.
What does the National Technical Regulation on Hydrological Monitoring with code QCVN 47:2012/BTNMT stipulate?
National Technical Regulation QCVN 47:2012/BTNMT stipulates technical requirements for hydrological monitoring activities, including measurement methods, equipment used, data collection standards, and processing.
When does this Circular take effect?
Circular No. 26/2012/TT-BTNMT takes effect from February 18, 2013.
Which agencies are responsible for implementing this Circular?
According to the Circular, the Minister, Heads of Ministries at the level of ministries, agencies under the Government, Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.
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CIRCULAR
ISSUING TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL MONITORING
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Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;
Pursuant to the Law on Legislative Documents of 2008;
WHEREAS, THE ORDINANCE ON EXPLOITATION AND PROTECTION OF METEOROLOGICAL AND HYDROLOGICAL FACILITIES dated December 2, 1994;
Based on Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions
WHEREAS, 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;
WHEREAS, DECREE NO. 19/2010/NĐ-CP dated March 5, 2010 of the Government amending and supplementing points c, d, g, h, and i of Clause 2, Article 5 of 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;
WHEREAS, DECREE NO. 89/2010/NĐ-CP dated August 16, 2010 of the Government amending and supplementing Article 3 of 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;
CONSIDERING THE PROPOSALS OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL SERVICES AND CLIMATE CHANGE CIRCUMSTANCE AGENCY, THE DIRECTOR OF THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT, AND THE DIRECTOR OF THE LEGAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT;
THE MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUES THIS CIRCULAR TO ESTABLISH NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL MONITORING;
Article 1. ATTACHED TO THIS CIRCULAR ARE THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATIONS ON HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL MONITORING WITH CODE QCVN 47:2012/BTNMT.
Article 2. THIS CIRCULAR SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM FEBRUARY 18, 2013.
Article 3. THE MINISTER, HEADS OF GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, CHAIRMEN OF PROVINCE AND CITY PEOPLE'S COMMITTEES UNDER THE CENTRAL AUTHORITY, AND RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS CIRCULAR./.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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