Order No. 339-N of the Minister of Environment validating the Procedure for maintaining the Spatial Data Fund of the Ministry of Environment and provision of information.

This Order primarily addresses the regulation of the preservation and dissemination of spatial data by the Ministry of Environment. It establishes the legal framework for managing the Ministry's spatial data fund, emphasizing compliance with relevant laws. The overarching policy goal is to ensure the systematic collection, updating, and accessibility of thematic and cartographic spatial data, supporting governmental and public needs within a legal context that mandates data confidentiality, accuracy, and interoperability. Key measures include the creation and maintenance of a spatial data fund that encompasses thematic and cartographic materials obtained through geodetic, topographic, and remote sensing activities. The document specifies procedures for data updating, storage, and sharing, including the use of various digital formats (GeoJSON, KML, Shapefile, etc.) and map services (WMS, WFS, WCS). It mandates the Ministry to provide access to data via electronic platforms, including its official website and the national geoportal, and to establish responsible personnel for data processing and dissemination. The document also details the process for data requests, including application procedures, timelines (10 working days for data provision), and conditions under which data sharing may be refused, such as legal restrictions or incomplete applications. Implementation involves institutional responsibilities assigned to the Ministry, with mechanisms for data collection, updating, and public access. The procedures include application review, error correction, and data provision, emphasizing transparency and adherence to legal standards. Secondary themes include procedural requirements for data requests, the role of authorized personnel, and the use of specific formats and platforms for data sharing, all aimed at ensuring effective management and accessibility of spatial data in accordance with the established legal and policy framework.