How will the act of discharging wastewater in Vietnam exceeding technical regulations on waste be handled from August 25, 2022?
- Is it fine to discharge wastewater in Vietnam in excess of the technical regulation on waste from 1.1 times to less than 1.5 times from 20 cubic meters to less than 40 cubic meters per day?
- How much is the fine for discharging wastewater in Vietnam in excess of the technical regulation on waste from 1.5 times to less than 03 from 60 cubic meters to less than 80 cubic meters in a day?
- How to sanction the act of discharging wastewater in Vietnam in excess of the technical regulation on waste from 03 times to less than 05 times?
Is it fine to discharge wastewater in Vietnam in excess of the technical regulation on waste from 1.1 times to less than 1.5 times from 20 cubic meters to less than 40 cubic meters per day?
Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 18 of Decree 45/2022/ND-CP stipulates as follows:
“Article 18. Violations against regulations on discharge of wastewater containing normal environmental parameters into the environment
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2. Acts of discharging wastewater in excess of the technical regulation on waste from 1.1 times to less than 1.5 times or discharging wastewater in excess of the technical regulation on waste less than 1.1 times in case of recidivism. Repeat offenders will be penalized as follows:
a) A fine ranging from VND 300,000 to VND 500,000 in case of discharge of wastewater less than 05 m3/day (24 hours);
b) A fine ranging from 500,000 VND to 2,000,000 VND in case of discharge of wastewater from 05 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 10 m3/day (24 hours);
c) A fine ranging from VND 2,000,000 to VND 5,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 10 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 20 m3/day (24 hours);
d) A fine ranging from VND 5,000,000 to VND 10,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 20 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 40 m3/day (24 hours);
dd) A fine ranging from VND 10,000,000 to VND 20,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 40 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 60 m3/day (24 hours);
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t) A fine ranging from VND 170,000,000 to VND 190,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 2,500 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 3,000 m3/day (24 hours);
u) A fine ranging from VND 190,000,000 to VND 210,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 3,000 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 3,500 m3/day (24 hours);
h) A fine ranging from VND 210,000,000 to VND 23,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 3,500 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 4,000 m3/day (24 hours);
v) A fine ranging from VND 23,000,000 to VND 250,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 4,000 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 4,500 m3/day (24 hours);
x) A fine ranging from VND 250,000,000 to VND 270,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 4,500 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 5,000 m3/day (24 hours);
y) A fine ranging from VND 270,000,000 to VND 300,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 5,000 m3/day (24 hours) or more.”
Accordingly, for acts of discharging wastewater in Vietnam in excess of the technical regulation on waste from 1.1 times to less than 1.5 times from 20 cubic meters to less than 40 cubic meters in a day, they will be administratively sanctioned from 5,000,000 VND to 10,000,000 VND.
How will the act of discharging wastewater in Vietnam exceeding technical regulations on waste be handled from August 25, 2022?
How much is the fine for discharging wastewater in Vietnam in excess of the technical regulation on waste from 1.5 times to less than 03 from 60 cubic meters to less than 80 cubic meters in a day?
Pursuant to Clause 3, Article 18 of Decree 45/2022/ND-CP stipulates as follows:
“Article 18. Violations against regulations on discharge of wastewater containing normal environmental parameters into the environment
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3. Penalties for discharging wastewater in excess of the technical regulations on waste from 1.5 times to less than 3 times as follows:
a) A fine ranging from VND 1,000,000 to VND 5,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater less than 05 m3/day (24 hours);
b) A fine ranging from VND 5,000,000 to VND 20,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 05 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 10 m3/day (24 hours);
c) A fine ranging from VND 20,000,000 to VND 30,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 10 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 20 m3/day (24 hours);
d) A fine ranging from VND 30,000,000 to VND 50,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 20 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 40 m3/day (24 hours);
dd) A fine ranging from VND 50,000,000 to VND 100,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 40 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 60 m3/day (24 hours);
e) A fine ranging from VND 100,000,000 to VND 110,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 60 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 80 m3/day (24 hours);
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h) A fine ranging from VND 500,000,000 to VND 550,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 3,500 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 4,000 m3/day (24 hours);
v) A fine ranging from VND 550,000,000 to VND 600,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 4,000 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 4,500 m3/day (24 hours);
x) A fine ranging from VND 600,000,000 to VND 650,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 4,500 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 5,000 m3/day (24 hours);
y) A fine ranging from VND 650,000,000 to VND 700,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 5,000 m3/day (24 hours) or more.”
Accordingly, for acts of discharging wastewater in excess of the technical regulation on waste from 1.5 times to less than 03 from 60 cubic meters to less than 80 cubic meters in a day, the administrative fine from 100,000,000 VND will be imposed. up to 110,000,000 VND.
How to sanction the act of discharging wastewater in Vietnam in excess of the technical regulation on waste from 03 times to less than 05 times?
Pursuant to Clause 4, Article 18 of Decree 45/2022/ND-CP stipulates as follows:
“Article 18. Violations against regulations on discharge of wastewater containing normal environmental parameters into the environment
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4. Penalties for discharging wastewater in excess of the technical regulations on waste from 3 to 5 times as follows:
a) A fine ranging from VND 10,000,000 to VND 20,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater less than 05 m3/day (24 hours);
b) A fine ranging from VND 20,000,000 to VND 30,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 05 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 10 m3/day (24 hours);
c) A fine ranging from VND 30,000,000 to VND 50,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 10 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 20 m3/day (24 hours);
d) A fine ranging from VND 50,000,000 to VND 100,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 20 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 40 m3/day (24 hours);
dd) A fine ranging from VND 100,000,000 to VND 110,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 40 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 60 m3/day (24 hours);
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x) A fine ranging from VND 650,000,000 to VND 700,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 4,500 m3/day (24 hours) to less than 5,000 m3/day (24 hours);
y) A fine ranging from VND 700,000,000 to VND 750,000,000 shall be imposed in case of discharge of wastewater from 5,000 m3/day (24 hours) or more.”
Accordingly, for the act of discharging wastewater in excess of the technical regulation on waste from 03 times to less than 05 times, depending on the amount of wastewater in Vietnam to determine the administrative sanction according to the above regulations.
In addition to being administratively sanctioned, the violator is also forced to take remedial measures and bear additional penalties according to Clause 8, Clause 9, Article 18 of Decree 45/2022/ND-CP.
Note, the above administrative sanction levels only apply to violators. In case organizations violate, the administrative sanction will be double that of individuals.
Decree 45/2022/ND-CP will take effect from August 25, 2022.
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