What are cases not required dangerous goods transport licences in Vietnam in 2024?
What are cases not required dangerous goods transport licences in Vietnam in 2024?
According to Clause 8, Article 17 of Decree 34/2024/ND-CP, the cases not required dangerous goods transport licences in Vietnam in 2024 include:
- Organizations and individuals transporting dangerous goods under the following cases are exempt from requiring a licence as stipulated in Decree 34/2024/ND-CP:
+ Transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) with a total weight of less than 1,080 kilograms;
+ Transporting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) with a total weight of less than 2,250 kilograms;
+ Transporting liquid fuel with a total volume of less than 1,500 liters;
+ Transporting pesticides with a total weight of less than 1,000 kilograms;
+ Transporting other hazardous chemicals classified as dangerous goods.
Note: Vehicles transporting dangerous goods that do not require a licence must still comply with safety conditions for fire prevention and fighting during the transport process according to fire prevention and fighting laws.
What are cases not required dangerous goods transport licences in Vietnam in 2024? (Internet Image)
What are procedures for issuing dangerous goods transport licences in Vietnam?
According to Clause 1, Article 19 of Decree 34/2024/ND-CP, the procedures for applying for a licence to transport dangerous goods in Vietnam is as follows:
- Step 1: Submit Application
The transporter of dangerous goods submits 01 application dossier for a licence as stipulated in Clauses 1, 2, and 3, Article 18 of Decree 34/2024/ND-CP to the licence-issuing authority.
+ For direct submission: The administrative procedure resolution agency checks the dossier components and responds immediately when an organization or individual submits the dossier; if the dossier components are incomplete or incorrect, they provide guidance for dossier completion according to regulations.
+ For submission via postal services or online public service systems: Within 01 working day from the receipt of the dossier, the administrative procedure resolution agency checks for completeness. If the dossier is incomplete, the agency notifies the organization or individual in writing or via the online public service system for supplementation, simultaneously providing guidance for dossier completion according to regulations.
Note: Particularly for type 7 licence applications, follow the procedures for conducting radiation work and activities supporting atomic energy application.
- Step 2: Process Application
Within 05 working days from the receipt of a complete and compliant dossier, the licence-issuing authority reviews and evaluates the dossier to issue a licence for transporting dangerous goods.
If the licence is not issued, the licence-issuing authority must respond in writing or via the online public service system, clearly stating the reasons.
Who has the authority to issue dangerous goods transport licences in Vietnam?
According to Article 17 of Decree 34/2024/ND-CP, the authority to issue licences is regulated as follows:
Authority to Issue licences and Cases Exempt from Requiring dangerous goods transport licences
1. The Ministry of Public Security organizes the issuance of dangerous goods transport licences types 1, 2, 3, 4, and 9 as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 4 of this Decree (excluding pesticides and as stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article).
2. The Ministry of National Defense organizes the issuance of dangerous goods transport licences for organizations and enterprises under the management of the Ministry of National Defense.
3. The Ministry of Science and Technology organizes the issuance of dangerous goods transport licences types 5 and 8 as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 4 of this Decree.
4. Provincial and municipal People's Committees organize the issuance of dangerous goods transport licences that are pesticides.
5. The licence-issuing authority bases on the type and category of dangerous goods stipulated in Clause 1, Article 4 of this Decree to decide on transportation routes and times.
6. The issuance of licences for transporting type 7 dangerous goods is carried out according to regulations on conducting radiation work and activities supporting atomic energy application.
7. The licence-issuing authority refuses to grant dangerous goods transport licences that are flammable or explosive and whose routes pass through tunnels and ferry constructions as stipulated in Article 12 of this Decree.
Dangerous goods transport licences are issued by the competent Ministries. Additionally, provincial and municipal People's Committees issue dangerous goods transport licences that are pesticides.
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