Cambodia Implements Stricter Measures for Sand Mining Operations
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Cambodia Implements Stricter Measures for Sand Mining Operations
Cambodia News (Phnom Penh): The Prime Minister has reviewed and approved Sub-Decree No. 137, dated 31/10/2018, which outlines the organization and functioning of the Ministry of Mines and Energy in alignment with the Royal Government's requirements.
Under the new sub-decree, the Ministry of Mines and Energy is now tasked with issuing licenses and holds full responsibility for all types of sand mining, from the application stage until license issuance. The ministry is required to provide copies of all licenses to relevant ministries and institutions.
Licensing for sand businesses will only apply to areas permitted for exploitation and will be based on the results of environmental impact assessments. The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, in cooperation with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, will designate three sand resource areas: areas permitted for business, areas requiring special requests, and areas where business is prohibited. Clear standards will be established for these areas.
Environmental impact assessments will be conducted by the Ministry of Environment, with participation from the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, and the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology. These assessments must adhere to technical standards and determine the maximum service delivery duration and appropriate service fees.
Sand mining licenses will be valid for two years, and provisional licenses will not be permitted. The Ministry of Mines and Energy will establish mechanisms for information sharing and emergency response to prevent unauthorized dredging and ensure compliance with license provisions. Relevant ministries, sub-national administrations, and citizens can report unauthorized sand dredging to the Ministry of Mines and Energy at any time.
The Sand Resources Management Committee will be responsible for monitoring sand resource exploitation and will recommend immediate action to the Ministry of Mines and Energy in cases of unauthorized or improper sand mining.
Royal Government Decision No. 20, dated 20/03/2015, regarding sand mining policy determination, and any provisions contradicting this decision, shall be considered null and void.
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Under the new sub-decree, the Ministry of Mines and Energy is now tasked with issuing licenses and holds full responsibility for all types of sand mining, from the application stage until license issuance. The ministry is required to provide copies of all licenses to relevant ministries and institutions.
Licensing for sand businesses will only apply to areas permitted for exploitation and will be based on the results of environmental impact assessments. The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, in cooperation with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, will designate three sand resource areas: areas permitted for business, areas requiring special requests, and areas where business is prohibited. Clear standards will be established for these areas.
Environmental impact assessments will be conducted by the Ministry of Environment, with participation from the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, and the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology. These assessments must adhere to technical standards and determine the maximum service delivery duration and appropriate service fees.
Sand mining licenses will be valid for two years, and provisional licenses will not be permitted. The Ministry of Mines and Energy will establish mechanisms for information sharing and emergency response to prevent unauthorized dredging and ensure compliance with license provisions. Relevant ministries, sub-national administrations, and citizens can report unauthorized sand dredging to the Ministry of Mines and Energy at any time.
The Sand Resources Management Committee will be responsible for monitoring sand resource exploitation and will recommend immediate action to the Ministry of Mines and Energy in cases of unauthorized or improper sand mining.
Royal Government Decision No. 20, dated 20/03/2015, regarding sand mining policy determination, and any provisions contradicting this decision, shall be considered null and void.
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