Circular No. 34/2010/TT-BTNMT on technical regulations for marine geological, chemical, and environmental surveys in coastal and island areas

Circular No. 34/2010/TT-BTNMT stipulates technical regulations for marine geological, chemical, and environmental surveys in coastal and island areas. This Circular applies to relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals and takes effect from February 1, 2011.

Document No.34/2010/TT-BTNMT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byNguyễn Văn Đức — Thứ trưởng
Updated26/06/2026
SectorNatural Resources and Environment
FieldUncategorized
Issued date14/12/2010
Effective date01/02/2011
Expiry date27/01/2025
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 34/2010/TT-BTNMT stipulates technical regulations for marine geological, chemical, and environmental surveys in coastal and island areas. This Circular applies to relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals and takes effect from February 1, 2011.

Scope of application

Agencies, organizations, and individuals related to marine geological, chemical, and environmental surveys in coastal and island areas.

Key points

  • Agencies, organizations, and individuals conducting surveys must comply with the technical regulations issued by this Circular.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensures the quality and accuracy of collected data, supports management and protection of marine and island environments.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties for survey activities due to specific technical requirements.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does this Circular apply to?

This Circular applies to agencies, organizations, and individuals related to marine geological, chemical, and environmental surveys in coastal and island areas.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from February 1, 2011.

Does this Circular contain specific technical regulations?

Yes, this Circular includes technical regulations for marine geological, chemical, and environmental surveys in coastal and island areas.

Are there any specific requirements for agencies and organizations implementing these surveys?

Agencies and organizations must comply with the technical regulations issued by this Circular when conducting marine geological, chemical, and environmental surveys in coastal and island areas.

Who is responsible for enforcing this Circular?

The Minister, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, Heads of Government Agencies, Chairmen of People's Committees of coastal provinces directly under the Central Government, Directors of the Vietnam Marine and Island Administration, Heads of Units under the Ministry, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for enforcing this Circular.

Full text

MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 34/2010/TT-BTNMT
Hanoi, December 14, 2010

CIRCULAR

Technical Regulations on Marine Topography, Chemical, and Environmental Survey and Investigation in Coastal and Island Areas

Technical Regulations on Marine Topography, Chemical, and Environmental Survey and Investigation in Coastal and Island Areas

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MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

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 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;

Upon the proposal of the Director General of the Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands, the Head of the Science and Technology Department, and the Head of the Legal 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. These Technical Regulations on Marine Topography, Chemical, and Environmental Survey and Investigation in Coastal and Island Areas are hereby promulgated together with this Circular.

Article 2. This Circular shall take effect from February 1, 2011.

Article 3. The Minister, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, Heads of Government Agencies, Chairpersons of People's Committees of coastal provinces and centrally governed cities, Director General of the Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands, Heads of units under the Ministry, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Van Duc

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