Guidelines for Procedures to Obtain a Permit for Sand Exploitation at the Base of Hydropower Dams

Our company contacted the hydroelectric dam management board in Da Krong, Quang Tri to request permission to cooperate in sand extraction at the dam's base for use as construction material. They mentioned that we must apply for permission according to the procedures. Please guide us. This hydroelectric dam is solely within the administrative jurisdiction of Quang Tri.

Based on the provisions of Clause 1, Point a Clause 3 Article 21 of Decree 114/2018/ND-CP, the foundation of the hydroelectric dam is determined to be within the protected scope of the dam, specifically within the neighboring area.

Point c Clause 1 Article 22 of this Decree also stipulates:

Within the protected scope of the dam, reservoir, activities that require a permit from a competent state management agency include: drilling, geological surveys; exploration, mining of minerals, construction materials, underground water extraction;…

Therefore, according to this regulation, if your unit intends to exploit sand as construction material in the foundation area of the hydroelectric dam, it must carry out the procedure to apply for an exploitation permit.

The procedure for applying for a permit is carried out in accordance with the provisions of Chapter IV Decree 67/2018/ND-CP. To be specific as follows:

The application for a permit is stipulated in Article 22 as follows:

  1. Application for a permit in accordance with the form specified in Appendix III issued together with Decree 67/2018/ND-CP;

  2. Construction design drawings for cases regulated in Clause 1, Clause 2, Clause 3, Clause 10 Article 13 of Decree 67/2018/ND-CP;

  3. Sketch map of the location of the area where activities are proposed to be carried out;

  4. Impact assessment of activities on the operation and safety of hydraulic works;

  5. Agreement document from organizations or individuals exploiting hydraulic works;

  6. Agreement document on long-term or temporary land use with the legal land user.

Place for submission of applications: Quang Tri Provincial People’s Committee (Clause 2 Article 16 of Decree 67/2018/ND-CP);

Processing time: Within 25 working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application, the competent licensing authority shall organize the appraisal of the application. If conditions are met, the permit shall be issued; in case conditions are not met, the reason for not issuing the permit shall be notified.

Your enterprise should follow the above regulations to carry out the procedure for applying for a permit to exploit sand at the foundation of the hydroelectric dam.

Respectfully!

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