Consolidated Document number 94/VBHN-BQP detailing certain provisions and measures for the implementation of Decree number 18/2019/NĐ-CP dated February 1, 2019 of the Government on the management and implementation of activities to address the consequences of bombs and unexploded ordnance after the war.

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness _________________

 

CIRCULAR

Detailed provisions for certain articles and implementation measures of Decree No. 18/2019/NĐ-CP dated February 1, 2019 of the Government on management and implementation of activities to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance after war.

 

Circular No. 195/2019/TT-BQP dated December 27, 2019 of the Minister of National Defense detailing certain articles and implementation measures of Decree No. 18/2019/NĐ-CP dated February 1, 2019 of the Government on management and implementation of activities to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance after war, effective from February 11, 2020, amended and supplemented by:

Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP dated September 13, 2025 of the Minister of National Defense amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars on investigation, survey, clearance of unexploded ordnance, effective from October 28, 2025.

Based on Decree No. 164/2017/NĐ-CP dated December 30, 2017, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of National Defense;

Pursuant to Decree No. 18/2019/NĐ-CP dated February 1, 2019 of the Government on management and implementation of activities to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance after war;

At the proposal of the Commander of the Engineering Corps;

The Minister of National Defense issues this Circular detailing certain articles and implementation measures of Decree No. 18/2019/NĐ-CP dated February 1, 2019 of the Government on management and implementation of activities to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance after war.[1].

PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Circular details certain articles and implementation measures of Decree No. 18/2019/NĐ-CP dated February 1, 2019 of the Government on management and implementation of activities to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance after war (hereinafter referred to as Decree 18/2019/NĐ-CP), including:

1. Work on establishing, reviewing, approving programs, plans, projects, items, tasks, and technical construction schemes, budgets for investigation, survey, clearance of unexploded ordnance after war.

2. Work on investigation, survey, clearance of unexploded ordnance and collection, transportation, destruction of unexploded ordnance after war.

3. Work on quality management, safety management, and information management in addressing the consequences of unexploded ordnance after war.

4. Work on training, instruction, and issuance of certificates of competence for investigation, survey, clearance of unexploded ordnance.

5. International cooperation and management of activities to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance after war in Vietnam.

Article 2. Applicability

1. Domestic agencies, organizations, and individuals related to activities to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance after war.

2. Foreign organizations and individuals permitted under the law to engage in activities to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance after war on the territory of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Article 3. Classification of projects, items, and tasks to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance after war

Projects, items, and tasks to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance after war are classified as follows:

1. Group I

a) Projects, items, and tasks to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance after war that are particularly significant;

b) Projects, items, and tasks to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance at areas where the total area requiring investigation, survey, clearance of unexploded ordnance exceeds 500 hectares;

c) Projects, items, and tasks to investigate, survey, clear unexploded ordnance underwater in places with water depth greater than 30 meters.

2. Group II

a) Projects, items, and tasks to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance at areas where the total area requiring investigation, survey, clearance of unexploded ordnance ranges from 30 to 500 hectares;

b) Projects, items, and tasks to investigate, survey, clear unexploded ordnance underwater in places with water depth up to 30 meters.

3. Group III

Projects, items, and tasks to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance not specified in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article.

Chapter II

PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING, REVIEWING, APPROVING PROGRAMS, PLANS, PROJECTS, ITEMS, TASKS AND TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION SCHEMES, BUDGETS FOR INVESTIGATION, SURVEY, CLEARANCE OF UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE AFTER WAR

 

Mục 1. PROCEDURE FOR THE PREPARATION, REVIEW, AND APPROVAL OF PROGRAMS AND PLANS TO MITIGATE THE AFTERMATH OF UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE

Article 4. Procedure for the preparation, review, and approval of national programs and plans to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance

1. Preparation of national programs and plans to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance

a) [2] The National Mine Action Center of Vietnam (VNMAC) is responsible for preparing and submitting to the Ministry of National Defense (through the Financial Department) the program and plan to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance after the war at the national level before June 10 of the final year of the program. Submission method: Directly or via electronic documents through the national document transmission network;

b) [3] The duration of the national program to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance should be consistent with the strategic development timeframe for the national economy and society during each period.

2. Documents for the review of national programs and plans

a) Proposal to the Prime Minister;

b) Draft program and plan to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance;

c) Summary and explanation of opinions from organizations and individuals;

d) Other relevant documents and materials.

3. Approval process

a) [4] The Financial Department of the Ministry of National Defense: Within 15 working days from the date of receiving complete and valid documents submitted by the National Mine Action Center of Vietnam, the Financial Department of the Ministry of National Defense shall take the lead, coordinate with related agencies and units to study, explain, and incorporate review comments to finalize the program and plan, report to the Ministry of National Defense, and submit to the Ministry of Finance for review. Within seven working days from the date of receiving the review results from the Ministry of Finance, the Financial Department of the Ministry of National Defense shall finalize the national program and plan to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance, report to the Ministry of National Defense, and submit to the Prime Minister for approval;

b) Documents for submission for approval include those specified in Clause 2 of this Article and a report explaining the incorporation of review comments;

c) Deadline for submission for approval: Before August 15 of the final year for the program to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance; before August 15 annually for the plan to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance.

Article 5. Procedure for the preparation, review, and approval of provincial and centrally governed city programs and plans to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance

1. Preparation of provincial and centrally governed city programs and plans to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance

a) [5] The People's Committee of the province (city) shall submit to the Ministry of National Defense (through the National Mine Action Center of Vietnam) for review the provincial and centrally governed city programs and plans to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance before July 20 of the final year for the program; before July 20 annually for the plan. Submission method: Directly or via electronic documents through the national document transmission network;

b) The duration of the provincial program to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance should be consistent with the duration of the national program to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance. The duration of the provincial plan to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance should be consistent with the development plan timeframe for the local economy and society.

2. Review of provincial programs and plans

a) VNMAC is responsible for assisting the Ministry of National Defense in reviewing provincial programs and plans to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance;

b) Review documents include:

- Proposal for issuing the program and plan;

- Draft program and plan to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance;

- Summary and explanation of opinions from organizations and individuals;

- Other relevant documents and materials.

c) Content of the review;

- The necessity of the program and plan to serve the implementation of strategic goals and development plans for the economy and society;

- Objectives, scope, and scale of the program and plan; consistency with the criteria set for national-level programs and plans;

- Total financial needs and resources for implementing the program and plan including a list of projects according to the law (including new, ongoing, and planned) or other investment targets, and the ability to balance resources for implementation;

- Implementation schedule consistent with the ability to mobilize resources;

- Preliminary analysis and assessment of environmental, social impacts, and economic and social investment effectiveness of the program and plan;

- Organizational implementation solutions.

d) The review report must fully evaluate the contents stipulated in Point c of this Clause and be sent to the locality within thirty days from the date of receiving complete documents.

3. Approval process

a) The agency tasked with preparing the provincial program and plan is responsible for leading and coordinating with related agencies and units to study, incorporate, and explain review comments to finalize the provincial program and plan to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance, and submit it to the Provincial People's Committee for approval;

b) Documents for submission for approval include those specified in Clause 2 of this Article and a report explaining the incorporation of review comments;

c) Deadline for submission for approval: Before August 15 of the final year for the program to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance; before August 15 annually for the plan to mitigate the aftermath of unexploded ordnance.

Article 6. Evaluation and adjustment of programs and plans to address the consequences of explosive remnants of war

1. Programs and plans to address the consequences of explosive remnants of war must be periodically evaluated to promptly adjust them to suit the socio-economic development situation at each stage.

The evaluation period for national-level programs and plans to address the consequences of explosive remnants of war is three years, and mid-term evaluations are conducted for provincial-level programs to address the consequences of explosive remnants of war.

2. Programs and plans to address the consequences of explosive remnants of war shall be adjusted in cases where there are changes in:

a) Key indicators of national and local socio-economic development plans;

b) Regulations on natural resource protection and environmental protection;

c) Land use planning and plans;

d) National defense and security strategies;

e) Resources.

3. The agency responsible for establishing programs and plans to address the consequences of explosive remnants of war shall organize evaluations and report to the competent authority for approval of adjustments according to the procedures and formalities stipulated in Article 4 and Article 5 of this Circular.

Section 2. ESTABLISHMENT, REVIEW, APPROVAL OF PROJECTS, ITEMS, TASKS AND TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION SCHEMES, INVESTIGATION, SURVEY, CLEARANCE OF EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR

Article 7. Establishment, review, and approval of projects, items, tasks for investigation, survey, clearance of explosive remnants of war

1. Establishment of projects and tasks for investigation, survey, clearance of explosive remnants of war after the war using state budget funds

a) Procedures and formalities for establishing projects and tasks for investigation, survey, clearance of explosive remnants of war after the war using state budget funds shall be carried out in accordance with the Investment Law, Public Investment Law, and related legal documents;

b) The project owner shall select consulting, investigating, and surveying units in accordance with Clause 17 of Decree 18/2019/NĐ-CP. Consulting, investigating, and surveying units for explosive remnants of war have the following responsibilities:

- To develop technical implementation schemes, investigation and survey budgets for projects and tasks for clearance of explosive remnants of war in accordance with Part 4, Part 5, and Part 6 of the National Standard published together with Decision No. 1269/QĐ-BKHCN dated June 13, 2025 of the Ministry of Science and Technology (TCVN 10299:2025) and Circular No. 195/2019/TT-BQP dated December 27, 2019, and submit them to the Ministry of National Defense for review and approval by the project owner;[6];

- To conduct investigations and surveys of explosive remnants of war;

- To establish projects and tasks for clearance of explosive remnants of war and technical implementation schemes and budgets in accordance with the provisions at Article 8 of this Circular the competent authority for approval;

- To build and propose internal quality management procedures for projects, items, tasks for investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive remnants of war.

2. For investigation, survey, and clearance items of explosive remnants of war within projects funded by state budget funds, the project owner shall base on investment capital, budget norms issued by the Ministry of National Defense, and unit prices as prescribed to develop technical implementation schemes and investigation, survey, and clearance budgets in accordance with the provisions at Article 8 of this Circular.

3. Procedures and formalities for reviewing and approving projects, items, and tasks to address the consequences of explosive remnants of war within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of National Defense

a) [7] The Department of Finance of the Ministry of National Defense shall take the lead, coordinate with relevant agencies to review and submit to the Ministry of National Defense for approval:

- Investment policies for projects, items, and tasks for investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive remnants of war where the agencies and units under the Ministry of National Defense are the project owners.

- Projects, items, and tasks to address the consequences of explosive remnants of war belonging to Group I and II as stipulated in Clause 1 and 2, Article 3 of this Circular fall within the decision-making authority of the Minister of National Defense.

b) The Ministry of National Defense shall delegate its authority to subordinate agencies to review and approve projects, items, and tasks to address the consequences of explosive remnants of war belonging to Group III as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 3 of this Circular.

4. Procedures and formalities for establishing projects and investigation, survey, and clearance items using other sources of funding shall be implemented in accordance with the law and the proposals of the project owner.

5.[8] Unit price for investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive remnants of war is calculated based on a unit area:

a) The provisional unit price for investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive remnants of war (DT, KS, RPBM) per unit area is stipulated in Clause 3, Appendix III of this Circular and other related regulatory documents.

b) The project owner shall base on the provisional unit price to determine the costs of investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive remnants of war in the total investment amount.

Article 8. Technical Construction Plan, Survey, Detection, and Clearance of Explosive Remnants Budget

1.[9] The technical construction plan, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants budget is a design drawing that fully reflects all technical parameters of the project, item, tasks of investigation, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants, construction equipment, materials used, technical procedures, standards, technical regulations, quality management procedures, information management applied to organize investigation, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants.

2. Contents of the technical construction plan for investigation, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants include:

a) Current status of the area, area size, degree of contamination by explosive remnants, and related documents for determining suspected contaminated areas;

b) Layout diagram of the construction area;

c) [10] A map at a scale of 1:500 to 1:5,000 of the contaminated area after technical survey identified by VN2000 coordinates at turning points on the boundary of the area;

d) Technical drawings and diagrams showing technical solutions for works requiring special design (deep excavation pits, temporary support, additional equipment to be manufactured, floating stations, temporary buildings);

đ)[11] Explanation of the technical construction plan, standards, procedures applied, workforce, construction equipment, collection and destruction plans; information management measures, logistics and safety assurance plans; environmental impact assessment;

e) For the technical construction plan of projects, items, and tasks of explosive remnants clearance, there must be results of explosive remnants investigation and survey attached.

3.[12] The budget for investigation, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants applies to projects, tasks using state budget funds (including aid funds, ODA loans, preferential loans); capital from domestic enterprises and individuals, foreign investor capital, and other lawful sources according to the law, including the following expenses:

a) Material costs.

b) Labor costs implemented in accordance with Clause 2, Article 18 of Decree No. 18/2019/NĐ-CP and current regulations.

c) Costs of machines and equipment for investigation, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants implemented in accordance with Circular guiding the determination of unit prices for machinery and equipment for explosive remnants clearance issued by the Ministry of National Defense.

d) Common costs and other costs calculated as a percentage (%) in accordance with current regulations;

đ) Taxes, fees, and charges implemented in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Article 9. Review and Approval of the Technical Construction Plan, Survey, Detection, and Clearance of Explosive Remnants Budget

1. Review documentation includes:

a) Proposal for approval of the technical construction plan, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants budget and request for review in Form No. 01 Appendix II issued together with this Circular;

b) The technical construction plan, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants budget in Form No. 02 Appendix II issued together with this Circular;

c) Explanation of the survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants budget in Form No. 03 Appendix II issued together with this Circular;

d) Other related documents.

2. Responsibilities for Review

a)[13] The Engineering Corps reviews the technical construction plan, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants budget for projects, items, and tasks to mitigate the consequences of explosive remnants as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 14 of Decree No. 18/2019/NĐ-CP and projects, items, and tasks belonging to Groups I, II, and III as stipulated in Article 3 of Circular No. 195/2019/TT-BQP;

b) [14] Military Regions, Military Services, Military Corps, Border Guard Force, and Command of the Capital City of Hanoi review the technical construction plan, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants budget for projects, items, and tasks to mitigate the consequences of explosive remnants Group III as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 3 of Circular No. 195/2019/TT-BQP for organizations and units under their jurisdiction conducting investigation, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants;

VNMAC reviews the technical construction plan, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants budget for projects and items to mitigate the consequences of explosive remnants as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 14 of Decree No. 18/2019/NĐ-CP.

3. Content of Review

a) The suitability of the technical construction plan, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants budget compared to the objectives and tasks of the project, item, or task;

b) The suitability of technical solutions, equipment, and manpower compared to the degree of contamination by explosive remnants and construction conditions, construction volume;

c) Compliance with technical standards, technical regulations, and technical procedures;

d) [15] Compliance with regulations on information management, safety, environmental protection, fire prevention and control;

đ) Consistency between the main volume of the budget estimate and the design volume; correctness and rationality of applying and utilizing norms and unit prices; determination of the budget estimate value.

4. Time Limit for Review

The time limit for reviewing the technical construction plan, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants budget for projects, items, and tasks of investigation, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants, starting from the date when complete legal documents are received, is as follows:

a) Not exceeding 30 (thirty) days for projects, items, and tasks of investigation, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants belonging to Group I as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 3 of this Circular;

b) Not exceeding 20 (twenty) days for projects, items, and tasks of investigation, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants belonging to Group II as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 3 of this Circular;

c) Not exceeding 10 (ten) days for projects, items, and tasks of investigation, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants belonging to Group III as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 3 of this Circular;

d) [16] The method of delivering the review result of the technical construction plan, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants budget is as follows: Delivering the result via electronic documents through the national document transmission system for plans without classified documents and secret documents; delivering the result via postal service for highly classified and top-secret plans.

5. The investment decision-maker and the project sponsor shall base on the review result of the technical construction plan, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants budget by the reviewing agency as stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article, approve the technical construction plan, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants budget for projects, items, and tasks of investigation, survey, detection, and clearance of explosive remnants.

Chapter III

Article 10. Organizations, units, and individuals participating in activities related to investigation, survey, consulting, supervision, clearance of unexploded ordnance

 

Article 11. Competence to assign tasks and procedures for investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance

1. Organizations and units participating in activities related to investigation, survey, consulting, supervision, and clearance of unexploded ordnance must have a decision on establishment from competent state agencies or a valid operating permit in Vietnam and be issued with a certificate of capability as prescribed. Consulting and supervising organizations shall not simultaneously carry out clearance of unexploded ordnance in the same project, item, or task.

2. Individuals who are Vietnamese citizens or foreigners permitted to reside and work in Vietnam undertaking direct work involving contact with unexploded ordnance, ammunition, and other explosive materials must be trained and issued with a specialized certificate for investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance (this provision does not apply to individuals within specialized units when performing national defense and security duties).

Article 11. Competence to assign tasks and procedures for investigation, survey, and clearance of bombs and explosive devices

1.[17] Organizations and units under the Ministry of National Defense are responsible for reporting to the competent authority after being proposed by the project investor to assign the organization or unit to conduct investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance. The competence to assign tasks for investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance is defined as follows:

a) The Ministry of National Defense assigns tasks to organizations and units conducting investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance for projects, items, and tasks belonging to Group I and II as stipulated in Clause 1 and Clause 2, Article 3 of Circular No. 195/2019/TT-BQP, and assigns tasks to subordinate organizations and units conducting investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance for projects, items, and tasks belonging to Group III as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 3 of Circular No. 195/2019/TT-BQP based on reports and proposals from the Operations Department, General Staff;

b) Military regions, military corps, military divisions, Border Guard Force, Command of the Capital City of Hanoi, Engineering Corps assign tasks to units under their command to conduct investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance for projects, items, and tasks belonging to Group III as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 3 of Circular No. 195/2019/TT-BQP;

c) [18] Organizations and units proposing to be assigned tasks for investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance for projects, items, and tasks specified in point a and point b of this clause must possess the necessary capability, meet requirements regarding volume, quality, progress, and safety measures.

2. Competence to assign tasks for investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance by other organizations and units shall be implemented according to relevant laws.

3. Procedures for investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance

a) Prepare a construction plan to be approved by the competent authority;

b) [19] Notify in writing to local authorities and military agencies at the commune level (ward, special zone) and above about the activities of investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance;

c) Organize investigation, survey, clearance, collection, transportation, and destruction of unexploded ordnance in accordance with the plan, scheme, and legal regulations;

d) [20] After completing the investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, the organization or unit must report to the project investor to organize acceptance in accordance with Section 2.7 of Circular No. 59/2022/TT-BQP dated August 30, 2022, promulgating National Technical Regulations on Clearance of Unexploded Ordnance (QCVN 01:2022/BQP);

đ)[21] After the completion of the project and periodically, organizations and units conducting investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance must report results in accordance with Article 22 of Circular No. 195/2019/TT-BQP; the method of submitting reports is as follows:

- For projects, items, and tasks without secret classification and confidential documents, reports are submitted electronically through the national document transmission system.

- For projects, items, and tasks with top-secret and absolutely secret classifications, reports are submitted in paper form through the military postal system.

Article 12. Procedures for collecting, transporting, and destroying explosives discovered during investigation, survey, and clearance operations, and responsibilities of relevant agencies and organizations

1. Explosives discovered during investigation, survey, and clearance operations are highly dangerous types that must be strictly managed and destroyed during implementation.

2.[22] The procedures for collecting, transporting, and destroying explosives must comply with the provisions set out in Clause 2.6 QCVN 01:2022/BQP.

3. Responsibilities of organizations and units conducting investigation, survey, and clearance operations

a) [23] Organize on-site destruction of high-risk explosive devices according to their type and approved procedure; the destruction process must be notified and coordinated with the local military authority at the commune (ward, special zone) level where the project is being implemented;

b) Collect other types of explosive devices to temporary storage locations at the site;

c) Inventory quantities and types, and develop plans for collection, transportation, and destruction to submit for approval by the Provincial Military Command;

d) Organize destruction and record the destruction of explosive devices according to the approved plan;

đ) Prepare reports on destruction to submit to the project sponsor and the local military authority.

4. Responsibilities of local military authorities

a)[24] Local military authorities at the commune (ward, special zone) level are responsible for receiving information from organizations and units conducting investigation, survey, and clearance operations regarding on-site destruction of high-risk explosive devices and monitoring and supervising the implementation process;

b) Provincial Military Commands

- Approve plans for collection, transportation, and destruction of explosives obtained during investigation, survey, and clearance operations conducted by organizations and units;

- Regularly inspect quantities, types, and storage conditions of explosive devices at the site of organizations and units conducting investigation, survey, and clearance operations.

c) In cases where the Provincial Military Command has sufficient capacity and the project sponsor requests it, they may directly collect, transport, and destroy explosive devices handed over at the site by organizations and units conducting investigation, survey, and clearance operations.

Article 13. Funding for Collection, Transportation, and Destruction of Explosives Post-War

Funding for the collection, transportation, and destruction of explosives discovered during investigation, survey, and clearance operations shall be sourced from the budget of the project, component, or mission of investigation, survey, and clearance operations already approved.

Chapter IV

QUALITY MANAGEMENT, SAFETY MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

 

Section 1. QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Article 14. Content of Quality Management

1. Quality management of investigation, survey, and clearance operations involves compliance with established procedures and regulations and oversight by authorized agencies and organizations.

2. Content of quality management

a) Selection of contractors, selection of procedures;

b) Investigation, survey;

c) Preparation and review of technical construction plans;

d) Inspection of construction conditions;

đ) Monitoring and supervision;

e) Remediation and resolution;

g) Inspection and acceptance;

h) Evaluation and improvement.

Article 15. Quality Management Responsibility

1. The project sponsor shall be responsible for establishing a quality management system (hereinafter referred to as QMS) and implementing QMS for projects, components, investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive remnants of war.

2. Organizations and units conducting investigations, surveys, and clearance of explosive remnants of war shall be responsible for establishing internal QMS, ensuring quality and warranty for projects, components, investigation, survey, and clearance tasks of explosive remnants of war; they shall also be responsible for complying with inspections, audits, and supervision of quality by competent state agencies.

3. Local military authorities shall be responsible for closely coordinating with the project sponsor to implement administrative management regulations, inspecting activities of units and organizations conducting investigations, surveys, and clearance of explosive remnants of war at the local level; organizing supervision over the process of collecting, transporting, destroying, and confirming the quantity and types of explosive remnants of war before destruction.

4. VNMAC shall be responsible for the QMS of post-war projects, components, and tasks of investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive remnants of war using foreign capital, international aid, and programs, projects, and tasks under the National Action Program on Addressing the Consequences of Explosive Remnants of War.

Article 16. Application of Standards and Procedures in Quality Management

1.[25] The project sponsor and organizations and units conducting investigations, surveys, and clearance of explosive remnants of war must comply with the provisions set forth in QCVN 01:2022/BQP.

2. Projects, components, and tasks of investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive remnants of war funded by the state budget must apply the QMS procedures issued by the Ministry of Defense.

3. Competent agencies of the Ministry of Defense shall carry out quality management work according to the following contents:

a) Quality inspection and audit work;

b) Investigation and handling of incidents and violations in addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war;

c) Inspection work of equipment for investigation, survey, clearance, and handling of explosive remnants of war;

d) Collection, transportation, and destruction of explosive remnants of war discovered during investigation, survey, and clearance operations.

Section 2. SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Article 17. Content of Safety Management in Investigation, Survey, and Clearance of Explosive Remnants of War

1. Safety management is the activity of agencies and organizations responsible for preventing or mitigating situations that may lead to safety risks to people, equipment, and structures during investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive remnants of war.

2. The project sponsor and organizations and units conducting investigations, surveys, and clearance of explosive remnants of war must comply with the safety contents stipulated in the following national technical standards:

a) Technical standard QCVN 02:2008/BCT on the transport, storage, use, and destruction of industrial explosives issued together with Decision No. 51/2008/QĐ-BCT dated December 30, 2008 of the Minister of Industry and Trade;

b) Technical standard QCVN 01:2022/BQP on clearance of explosive remnants of war issued together with Circular No. 59/2022/TT-BQP dated August 30, 2022 of the Minister of Defense;

c) Technical standard QCVN 02:2016/BQP on the incineration of propellant ammunition issued together with Circular No. 109/2016/TT-BQP dated August 5, 2016 of the Minister of Defense.

Article 18. Responsibilities in managing safety for investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive remnants of war

1. The project owner, organizations, and units conducting investigations, surveys, and clearance of explosive remnants of war

a) [26] Shall establish safety measures and contingency plans for participants and construction equipment and means in accordance with Part 8 of TCVN 10299:2025. Safety measures and rules must be publicly communicated at the construction site so that everyone is aware and complies; dangerous positions on the site must be staffed with personnel to guide and warn against accidents;

b) Organize guidance, dissemination, and training on labor safety regulations for employees and related individuals;

c) Ensure adequate personal protective equipment and labor safety equipment for employees and related individuals when working on-site;

d) Arrange staff to handle labor safety and hygiene work. Personnel responsible for labor safety must hold a professional qualification certificate as prescribed by law;

đ) Organize, guide, and compile lists of inspection teams, visitors, and individuals entering and exiting the construction site;

e) Supervise labor safety work on the construction site. When a safety incident or explosive remnants of war accident occurs, construction must be temporarily halted or stopped until the issue is resolved before resuming work.

2. State management agencies responsible for addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war and relevant agencies

a) Shall have the responsibility to periodically or randomly inspect the project owner's and organizations', and units' labor safety management work during investigations, surveys, and clearance of explosive remnants of war according to their level of management;

b) [27] Conduct inspections, investigations, and handle incidents involving explosive remnants of war according to the provisions in Part 10 of TCVN 10299:2025.

Section 3. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Article 19. Management and utilization of information on addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war after the war

1. Information management involves collecting, processing, analyzing, storing, and using information and data related to activities addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war after the war to serve economic and social development and people's safety.

2. Users of information and data on activities addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war after the war include state agencies, project owners, domestic and international organizations requiring such information for purposes of management and implementation of post-war explosive remnants of war remediation in Vietnam.

Article 20. Responsibilities for managing information on addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war after the war

1. All organizations and individuals participating in activities addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war after the war shall have the responsibility to collect and provide types of information on such activities as stipulated in Clause 2 of Article 31 of Decree 18/2019/NĐ-CP to local authorities where the activities take place, VNMAC regularly and upon request.

2. Provincial military agencies or provincial agencies responsible for addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war are the focal points for collecting, storing, and providing data on information on addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war within their jurisdiction and shall be responsible for:

a) Establishing and announcing addresses for receiving information on addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war within their jurisdiction;

b) Checking and verifying information;

c) Collecting, processing, and storing information within their jurisdiction, building databases on addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war at the local level;

d) Providing information on addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war within their jurisdiction to users as required by local authorities and competent authorities in accordance with this Circular and regulations on protecting state secrets.

3. VNMAC shall be responsible for building and managing the national database on activities addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war after the war and shall undertake the following tasks:

a) Building, storing, processing, and integrating sources of data on addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war; compiling and providing information on addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war after the war; information on organizations and units granted certification of capacity for information users as prescribed;

b) Implementing management to ensure conditions for collecting, storing information on addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war nationwide smoothly, effectively, and of high quality;

c) Studying, proposing, and implementing appropriate technical and technological measures for managing, backing up, and securing information on addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war;

d) [28] Inspecting, guiding, supporting, providing infrastructure, software, tools, and training human resources for local military agencies, units, and mine action organizations in collecting, processing, providing, and storing information on the national mine database system;

đ) Compiling data, preparing annual national reports on the situation of addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war after the war.

4. The General Director of VNMAC shall specify the scope, content, and nature of information on addressing the consequences of explosive remnants of war after the war that may be provided and accessed by information users.

Article 21. Database on Post-War Explosive Remnants Information for Mitigation

1. The database on post-war explosive remnants information for mitigation in Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as the explosive remnants database) is a system of information on mitigating the consequences of explosive remnants as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 31 of Decree No. 18/2019/NĐ-CP, digitized in both Vietnamese and English, built uniformly, and used nationwide.

2. The explosive remnants database is integrated and updated from various sources of information on mitigating the consequences of explosive remnants of provinces, cities, ministries, sectors, agencies, organizations, and units operating in the field of mitigating the consequences of explosive remnants both domestically and internationally.

3. The explosive remnants database is managed by specialized software capable of integrating and sharing information, conforming to international standards on mitigating the consequences of explosive remnants, and having access and management rights classified up to the provincial level, centrally-administered city level, and users of information.

4. The explosive remnants database is the official source of information on activities to mitigate the consequences of explosive remnants after the war in Vietnam.

5. VNMAC shall manage the explosive remnants database as follows:

a) Issuing and revoking administrative accounts and access accounts.

b) Determining the scope, level, and duration of permitted access.

6. Funding for the construction, management, maintenance, and updating of the explosive remnants database is guaranteed from the state budget and other legitimate funding sources as prescribed by law.

Article 22. Reporting System for Information and Data on Post-War Explosive Remnants Mitigation[29]

1. Organizations and units engaged in mitigating the consequences of post-war explosive remnants shall implement the reporting system as follows:

a) Within seven working days before commencing activities at the site, report to the Provincial Military Command (city) where the project is implemented, the Engineering Corps, and VNMAC the construction plan according to Part 11 of TCVN 10299:2025.

b) Within fifteen working days after completing the project, phase, or task, and periodically before the last day of the quarter for projects, phases, or tasks spanning multiple quarters.

c) In case of an explosive remnants incident causing safety hazards, immediately report with content following the format specified in Appendix C of QCVN 01:2022/BQP.

2. The Provincial Military Command (city) shall submit quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports on post-war explosive remnants mitigation information to VNMAC, military region, and the Engineering Corps by the last day of the quarter, June 25, and December 25 each year as follows:

a) Results of implementing investigation, survey, and clearance projects of explosive remnants at the local level according to Form No. 01 of Appendix III issued together with Circular No. 195/2019/TT-BQP.

b) Information on accidents and incidents caused by explosive remnants according to Form No. 02 of Appendix III issued together with Circular No. 195/2019/TT-BQP.

c) Information on leftover explosive remnants after clearance according to Form No. 03 of Appendix III issued together with Circular No. 195/2019/TT-BQP.

d) Information on suspected contaminated areas according to Form No. 04 of Appendix III issued together with Circular No. 195/2019/TT-BQP.

đ) Information on confirmed contaminated areas according to Form No. 05 of Appendix III issued together with Circular No. 195/2019/TT-BQP.

Article 23. Methods for Providing Information on Mitigating the Consequences of Explosive Ordnance

1. Methods for Providing Information on Mitigating the Consequences of Explosive Ordnance

a) Through domestic and international conferences and seminars on mitigating the consequences of explosive ordnance;

b) Reports and press releases from relevant levels, sectors, agencies, and units with authority;

c) Information on the government’s website and VNMAC’s website;

d) Through publications and printed materials;

d) Other information dissemination methods as prescribed by law,

2. Organizations and units responsible for mitigating the consequences of explosive ordnance after wars in Vietnam have the right to be provided with information and to connect and use the national database on mitigating the consequences of explosive ordnance when they comply with the regulations on updating, reporting, and sharing information.

Article 24. Use of Information on Mitigating the Consequences of Explosive Ordnance After Wars

1. Information on mitigating the consequences of explosive ordnance after wars shall be widely used except for documents under Point c Clause 2 Article 31 Decree 18/2019/NĐ-CP, restricted-use information, and classified documents as prescribed by law.

2. Users of information on mitigating the consequences of explosive ordnance must have a citizen identification card, a national identity card, or a passport; in cases where it is used for work purposes, they must have an introduction letter or a request letter from their workplace agency or organization.

3. Prohibited acts in using information on mitigating the consequences of explosive ordnance

a) Seizing, damaging, losing, or destroying information illegally;

b) Forging, altering, or distorting the content of information;

c) Illegally selling or transferring information;

d) Using information for purposes that infringe upon national interests, rights, and legitimate benefits of agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Chapter V

TRAINING, INSTRUCTION AND ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES FOR INVESTIGATION, SURVEY, AND CLEARANCE OF EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE

 

Article 25. Professional Qualifications for Activities of Investigation, Survey, and Clearance of Explosive Ordnance

1. Team Leader for Investigation, Survey, and Clearance of Explosive Ordnance

a) Meeting health standards as prescribed for military service medical examinations;

b) [30] Having technical qualifications equivalent to Level 3 technicians as stipulated in Clause 2 Circular No. 195/2019/TT-BQP;

c) Being trained in the team leader program for investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance at domestic or foreign training institutions and obtaining a certificate;

d) Having at least two years of direct experience working in the field of investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance.

2. Technicians for Investigation, Survey, and Clearance of Explosive Ordnance

a) [31] Technicians for investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance are classified into three levels, including Level 1 Technician, Level 2 Technician, and Level 3 Technician;

b) Technicians for investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance must meet health standards as prescribed for military service medical examinations; having technical qualifications appropriate to each level as stipulated in Appendix IV issued together with this Circular and having been trained, instructed, and obtained certificates in specialized fields of investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance.

3.[32] Supervisors and Quality Managers for Investigation, Survey, and Clearance of Explosive Ordnance:

a) Having been trained in the team leader and technician programs for investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance at domestic or foreign training institutions and obtaining a certificate;

b) Having at least two years of direct experience working in the field of investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance; being trained and obtaining certificates as supervisors and quality managers for investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance.

Article 26. Content of training and instruction on investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war

1. Content of training and instruction for team leaders and supervisors

a) Legal provisions governing post-war clearance of explosive remnants of war, regulatory documents on weapons, explosives, and auxiliary equipment management;

b) Safety requirements and techniques to prevent fires and explosions during investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war;

c) Identification of risks, hazardous factors, and security and safety risk assessment, including fire prevention and natural disaster prevention, in investigation, surveying, and clearance activities;

d) Response to explosive remnants of war incidents and medical support;

đ) Equipment, tools, and specialized protective gear;

e) Structure, technical characteristics, and operating principles of various types of bombs, mines, ammunition, and explosives;

g) Standards, procedures, and norms in investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war;

h) Quality management, safety management, and information management in investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war.

2. Content of training and instruction for technicians

a) Legal provisions related to investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war after the war;

b) Identification of risks, hazardous factors, and security and safety risk assessment, including fire prevention and natural disaster prevention, in investigation, surveying, and clearance activities;

c) Response to explosive remnants of war incidents and medical support;

d) Structure, technical characteristics, operating principles, safety requirements, and usage methods of equipment and tools in investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war;

đ) Usage and maintenance of specialized protective gear;

e) Structure, technical characteristics, operating principles, and safety requirements when handling bombs, ammunition, and explosives;

g) Procedures for investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war and practical bomb destruction exercises.

3.[33] Training content for those directly involved in handling, using, transporting, and storing explosives shall be carried out according to Article 13 of Decree No. 149/2024/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2024, of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Management and Use of Weapons, Explosives, and Auxiliary Equipment regarding industrial explosives and explosive precursors.

4. Organizations and units conducting investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war must organize supplementary training for participants before engaging in such activities.

Article 27. Forms and Programs of Training and Instruction

1. Forms of Training and Instruction

a) Basic Training

- This form provides training and issues certificates to individuals new to investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war, or those without valid training certificates or whose certificates have expired;

- Only authorized agencies, units, and organizations may implement basic training and must conduct it in a centralized manner;

- The minimum training duration is three months.

b) Specialized Refresher Courses

This form involves regular or ad hoc training aimed at supplementing knowledge and skills in management, technology, and techniques for investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war.

c) Supplementary Training

- This form involves training conducted by organizations and units engaged in investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war to review and enhance knowledge and skills necessary for their tasks;

- Organizations and units conducting investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war must organize supplementary training for direct participants before project implementation.

2. Training and Instruction Programs

a) [34] The Engineering Corps promulgates a framework program for basic training and instruction; authorized training institutions develop training plans based on the target audience, content, and level of training, submitting them for approval by the Engineering Corps to uniformly manage training programs for team leaders, supervisory consultants, quality managers, and technicians involved in investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war;

b) Organizations and units conducting investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war develop supplementary training programs based on the capabilities, qualifications of staff, equipment, and actual conditions of projects, components, and tasks;

c) VNMAC, domestic and international organizations dealing with explosive remnants of war, develop plans and programs for advanced training, disseminating regulatory documents, introducing new technologies and equipment to relevant parties on a regular basis. Each refresher course lasts a minimum of forty hours.

3. Training and Instruction Costs

a) Funding for training team leaders, technicians, and supervisors follows the provisions of Articles 28 and 29 of the Vocational Education Law and related legal documents;

b) [35] Tuition fees for training team leaders, technicians, and supervisors follow the provisions of Decree No. 97/2023/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2023, of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 81/2021/NĐ-CP dated August 27, 2021, concerning mechanisms for collecting, managing tuition fees for educational institutions under the national education system and policies on tuition fee exemptions, reductions, and financial assistance for learning expenses;

c) Costs for specialized refresher courses are funded from the state budget and approved aid and sponsorship funds;

d) Costs for supplementary training are borne by the organizations and units conducting investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war themselves.

Article 28. Issuance of Certificates for Investigation, Surveying, and Demining

1. Classification of certificates

a) Organizational capability certificate is the certificate issued to organizations and units conducting investigation, surveying, and demining that meet technical and safety conditions as prescribed by law, conforming to national and international standards for consulting, supervising, and conducting investigation, surveying, and demining activities.

b) Individual capability certificate is the certificate issued to individuals who have completed training programs in the field of investigation, surveying, and demining. It includes team leader certificates, technician certificates, supervision certificates, and specialized training certificates.

2. Authority to issue certificates

a) The Ministry of National Defense issues organizational capability certificates to organizations and units conducting investigation, surveying, and demining according to Model No. 01 attached as Appendix V of this Circular;

b) [36] The Engineering Corps trains and issues team leader certificates, supervisor certificates, quality management certificates, and technician certificates for investigation, surveying, and demining to Vietnamese citizens;

c) [37] VNMAC trains and issues team leader certificates, supervisor certificates, quality management certificates, and technician certificates for investigation, surveying, and demining to Vietnamese citizens, overseas Vietnamese, and foreigners working in Vietnam.

3. Procedures for issuing certificates

a) [38] The Engineering Corps leads and coordinates with the Operations Department of the General Staff and relevant agencies to conduct capability assessments and report to the Ministry of National Defense for issuing organizational capability certificates for organizations and units conducting investigation, surveying, and demining and supervision according to the procedures stipulated in Part 2 of TCVN 10299:2025;

b) VNMAC leads and coordinates with relevant agencies to conduct capability assessments and report to the Command of the Engineering Corps for approval by the Ministry of National Defense to issue organizational capability certificates for international organizations operating in the field of investigation, surveying, and demining in Vietnam according to the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS);

c) [39] Method of submitting applications and receiving results: Applications for team leader, supervisor, quality management, and technician certificates for investigation, surveying, and demining are submitted via the national electronic document transmission system; notifications of training and certification results for team leaders, technicians, supervisors, and quality managers for investigation, surveying, and demining are sent via the national electronic document transmission system, and certificates are delivered directly or through military postal services.

4. Models of team leader, supervisor, and technician certificates for investigation, surveying, and demining are Model Nos. 02, 03, and 04 attached as Appendix V of this Circular. Specialized training certificates issued by domestic training institutions follow the models specified by those institutions. Foreign language training certificates and specialized certificates issued by international organizations must be accompanied by certified translations when used.

Article 29. Validity Period and Reissuance of Certificates

1. Validity period

a) Capability certificates for investigation, surveying, and demining of organizations are valid for three years;

b) Team leader, supervisor, and technician certificates for investigation, surveying, and demining are valid for five years.

2. Reissuance of certificates

a) [40] Capability certificates are reissued upon expiration of their validity period and in accordance with the provisions of Clause 2 of Article 28 of Circular No. 195/2019/TT-BQP and Point c of Clause 15 of Article 1 of this Circular;

b) Training certificates are reissued in cases of loss, error, or damage but still within the validity period as prescribed.

Article 30. Suspension of Activities and Revocation of Competence Certificates

1. Organizations, units, and individuals conducting investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war that violate regulations on management and use of competence certificates, laws, and provisions stipulated in this Circular shall be suspended from activities for a period of six months.

2. Organizations, units, and individuals conducting investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war shall have their competence certificates revoked in the following cases:

a) Misuse of purpose, function, and tasks;

b) Failure to comply with requirements and regulations related to the field of investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war;

c) [41c) Violation of safety work three times as prescribed in Technical Standards (TCVN) 10299:2025, failure to implement reporting and information management systems as stipulated in Article 22 of Circular No. 195/2019/TT-BQP and Clause 11 of Article 1 of this Circular;

e) Refusal to comply with inspections and supervision by competent authorities;

d) Having been suspended from activities twice.

3. The issuing authority shall decide to suspend or revoke the competence certificates of organizations, units, and individuals.

Chapter VI

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ACTIVITIES TO MITIGATE THE AFTERMATH OF EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR IN VIETNAM FOR FOREIGN INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS

 

Article 31. Proposing, Building Programs, Projects, Tasks, and Activities to Mitigate the Aftermath of Explosive Remnants of War

1. Proposals for international cooperation, building programs, projects, and tasks in the field of mitigating the aftermath of explosive remnants of war are part of the provincial and national programs and plans to mitigate the aftermath of explosive remnants of war.

2. Procedures for proposing, building, and approving programs, projects, and tasks to mitigate the aftermath of explosive remnants of war using foreign capital shall be carried out according to current regulations on the management and use of Official Development Assistance (ODA) and preferential loans from foreign donors, rules on managing and utilizing non-governmental foreign aid, and relevant legal documents.

3. Programs, projects, and tasks involving investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war using foreign capital must be reviewed by VNMAC regarding policy, objectives, investment scale, standards, technical procedures applied, issues related to national defense security, safety, and the environment before being submitted to the competent authority for approval.

Article 32. Application of Standards, Procedures, and Norms in Mitigating the Aftermath of Explosive Remnants of War

1. Foreign organizations permitted to operate in the field of mitigating the aftermath of explosive remnants of war in Vietnam may choose to apply either the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) or Vietnamese standards for mitigating the aftermath of explosive remnants of war.

2. Investigation, surveying, clearance, and destruction procedures for explosive remnants of war and the application of new technologies must be recognized by VNMAC or an independent appraisal agency as compliant with IMAS, legal regulations, and Vietnamese standards on safety and quality management.

3. Selected standards, procedures, and norms must be clearly reflected in memorandums of understanding and agreements between sponsors, receiving agencies, and implementing units.

Article 33. Recognition and Issuance of Competence Certificates and Training Certificates

1. Activities of foreign organizations and individuals in Vietnam must comply with Vietnamese laws and international treaties to which Vietnam is a party.

2. Procedures, contents of assessment, recognition, and issuance of competence certificates for international individuals and organizations operating in the field of mitigating the aftermath of explosive remnants of war in Vietnam shall be carried out according to IMAS standards.

3. Training certificates for team leaders, supervisors, and technicians involved in investigation, surveying, and clearance of explosive remnants of war issued to foreign individuals or Vietnamese individuals residing abroad by competent foreign agencies, if they meet IMAS standards and remain valid, shall be recognized for use in Vietnam.

Article 34. Management of activities, quality management, information management

1. VNMAC is the coordinating agency responsible for implementing international cooperation activities in the field of addressing the consequences of unexploded ordnance in Vietnam.

2. Foreign organizations and individuals' activities to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance shall be carried out according to approved program documents, projects, and tasks under VNMAC's coordination and the management of relevant ministries, sectors, and provincial people's committees where the activities take place, in accordance with the law.

3.[42] Foreign organizations must establish a quality management system and quality management procedures in accordance with approved program documents and projects. Quality standards must comply with the provisions of QCVN 01:2022/BQP. VNMAC and relevant ministries and sectors are responsible for reviewing, inspecting, and evaluating the quality management systems and the quality of programs, projects, and tasks implemented by foreign organizations.

4. Foreign organizations and individuals engaged in addressing the consequences of unexploded ordnance have the responsibility to collect and provide information on addressing the consequences of unexploded ordnance within their scope of work as stipulated in Article 22 of this Circular and have the right to connect and use information on addressing the consequences of unexploded ordnance from the national unexploded ordnance database in accordance with the law.

Chapter VII

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS[43]

 

Article 35. Inspection and supervision of management and activities to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance after war

1. The defense inspection agencies at all levels shall conduct specialized inspections of activities to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance after war in accordance with the law on inspection.

2. The Engineering Corps Command shall carry out inspections of projects, components, and tasks related to post-war unexploded ordnance investigation, survey, and clearance using domestic funds, except for those specified in Clause 3 of this Article.

3. VNMAC shall conduct inspections of projects, components, and tasks related to post-war unexploded ordnance investigation, survey, and clearance using foreign funds, international aid, and programs, projects, and tasks under the National Action Program to Address the Consequences of Unexploded Ordnance After War in Vietnam.

Article 36. Effective Date

1. This Circular takes effect from February 11, 2020, and replaces Circular No. 146/2007/TT-BQP dated September 11, 2007, issued by the Minister of Defense guiding the implementation of Decision No. 96/2006/QĐ-TTg dated May 4, 2006, of the Prime Minister on the management and implementation of unexploded ordnance clearance and explosive ordnance disposal work.

2. Projects, components, and tasks related to post-war unexploded ordnance investigation, survey, and clearance that were approved for technical construction plans and budgets before this Circular takes effect shall continue to be implemented according to the approved technical construction plans and budgets.

3. In cases where laws and regulations cited in this Circular are amended, supplemented, or replaced, they shall be applied according to the amended, supplemented, or replaced documents.

Article 37. Responsibility for Implementation

State management agencies authorized to manage, organizations, and individuals operating in the field of addressing the consequences of unexploded ordnance after war in Vietnam in accordance with Decree No. 18/2019/NĐ-CP dated February 1, 2019, of the Government on the management and implementation of activities to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance after war in Vietnam shall be responsible for enforcing this Circular./.

 

MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE ___________ Number: 94/VBHN-BQP   Place of Receipt: - Leadership of the Ministry of National Defense; - BTTM, TCCT; - Agencies and units under the Ministry of National Defense; - Engineering Corps; - C29, C51, C46; - Legal Affairs Department, Ministry of National Defense; - Ministry of National Defense Portal (for publication); - To be filed: VT, NCTH. D76.

CERTIFIED CONSOLIDATED DOCUMENT   Hanoi, November 24, 2025   DEPUTY MINISTER DEPUTY MINISTER Senior General Vo Minh Luong

 

 

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[1] Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance and explosive ordnance has been promulgated based on the following grounds:

"Pursuant to Decree No. 01/2022/NĐ-CP dated November 30, 2022, of the Government, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 03/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 28, 2025, of the Government detailing the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Defense;

Pursuant to Decree No. 18/2019/NĐ-CP dated February 1, 2019 of the Government on management and implementation of activities to address the consequences of unexploded ordnance after war;

Pursuant to Decree No. 10/2021/NĐ-CP dated February 9, 2021, of the Government on the management of construction investment costs, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 35/2023/NĐ-CP dated June 20, 2023, and Decree No. 144/2025/NĐ-CP dated June 12, 2025, of the Government;

Pursuant to Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007, of the Government detailing the implementation of some articles of the Law on Technical Standards and Regulations, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 67/2009/NĐ-CP dated August 3, 2009, and Decree No. 78/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 16, 2018, of the Government;

At the proposal of the Commander of the Engineering Corps;

The Minister of Defense promulgates this Circular amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance."

[2] This point has been amended and supplemented pursuant to point a, Clause 1, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[3] This point has been amended and supplemented pursuant to point a, Clause 1, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[4] This point has been amended and supplemented pursuant to point b, Clause 1, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[5] This point has been amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 2, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[6] This paragraph has been amended and supplemented pursuant to point a, Clause 3, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[7] This point has been amended and supplemented pursuant to point b, Clause 3, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[8] This clause has been amended and supplemented pursuant to point c, Clause 3, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[9] This Clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point a, Clause 4, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[10] This Point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point b, Clause 4, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[11] This Point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point c, Clause 4, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[12] This Clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point d, Clause 4, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[13] This Point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point a, Clause 5, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[14] This Point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point a, Clause 5, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[15] This Point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point b, Clause 5, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[16] This Point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point c, Clause 5, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[17] This Clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point a, Clause 6, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[18] This Point is added pursuant to Point b, Clause 6, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[19] This Point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point c, Clause 6, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[20] This Clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point d, Clause 6, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[21] This Clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point d, Clause 6, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[22] This Clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point a, Clause 7, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[23] This Point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point b, Clause 7, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[24] This Point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point c, Clause 7, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[25] This Clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 8, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[26] This Point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point a, Clause 9, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[27] This Point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point b, Clause 9, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[28] This Clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 10, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance, which shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

[29] This provision is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 11, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[30] This point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point a, Clause 12, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[31] This point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point b, Clause 12, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[32] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point c, Clause 12, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[33] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 13, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[34] This point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point a, Clause 14, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[35] This point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point b, Clause 14, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[36] This point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point a, Clause 15, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[37] This point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point a, Clause 15, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[38] This point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point b, Clause 15, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[39] This point is added pursuant to Point c, Clause 15, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[40] This point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 16, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[41] This point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 17, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[42] This point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 18, Article 1 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of unexploded ordnance, which takes effect from October 28, 2025.

[43] Article 6 and Article 7 of Circular No. 101/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars on investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance shall take effect from October 28, 2025, and are stipulated as follows:

"Article 6. Transitional Provisions

Projects, components, tasks of investigation, survey, and clearance of explosive ordnance that have been approved by competent authorities for construction technical plans and budgets before this Circular takes effect shall continue to be implemented according to the approved construction technical plans and budgets.

Article 7. Implementation Provisions

1. This Circular shall take effect from October 28, 2025.

2. When new documents replace the documents cited in this Circular, implementation shall follow the newly issued documents.

3. The Chief of General Staff, Commander of the Engineering Corps, Heads of relevant agencies and units shall be responsible for implementing this Circular."