Decision No. 18/2013/QD-TTg on environmental improvement and rehabilitation and payment of environmental improvement and rehabilitation deposits in mineral mining.

This Decision, consisting of 20 articles divided into six Chapters and completed by two Appendixes, provides in detail for the environmental improvement, rehabilitation and payment of environmental improvement and rehabilitation deposits in mineral mining within the territory of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This Decision applies to organizations and individuals licensed to mine minerals and other related organizations and individuals in the territory of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Environmental improvement and rehabilitation in mineral mining covers the rehabilitation of the environment and ecosystems (soil, water, air, natural landscape, vegetation, etc.) at mineral mining sites and areas affected by mineral mining close to the original environmental conditions, or to reach the standards and regulations on safety and environment for human health. Environmental improvement and rehabilitation in the exploration and exploitation of oil, gas, mineral water and natural thermal water are not governed by this Decision. It is divided as follows: General Provisions (Chap. I); Environmental Improvement and Rehabilitation (Chap. II); Payment of Environmental Improvement and Rehabilitation Deposits (Chap. III); Certification of Completion of Environmental Improvement and Rehabilitation (Chap. IV); Responsibilities of Management Agencies and Units (Chap. V); Implementation Provisions (Chap. VI). Appendix I Deals With Requirements On Plans For Environmental Improvement And Rehabilitation In Mineral Mining; Appendix Ii Deals With Method Of Estimating Environmental Rehabilitation And Restoration Costs.