Requirements for capabilities of entities practicing in water resources in Vietnam

According to Circular No. 56/2014/TT-BTNMT of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam, requirements for capabilities of entities practicing in water resources are as follows:

1. Every organization practicing in water resources shall be a judicial entity and shall have one of the following documents:

- An establishment decision which defines the functions and responsibilities related to water resources planning, fundamental investigation and other related activities.

- A business registration certificate; business tax registration certificate; enterprise registration certificate issued by the competent authority whose business lines are relative to water resource engineering, technology, technical consulting and other relevant majors.

2. Every practicing organizations shall have experts to implement projects and reports who meet the following requirements:

- For water resources planning and fundamental investigation, Article 4 and Article 5 hereof shall apply;

- For projects and reports required in applications of water licenses: Article 6 hereof shall apply.

3. Every expert prescribed in clause 2 Article 3 of this Circular shall:

- Be a Vietnamese citizen or foreigner having a work permit in Vietnam under the legislation on labor;

- Acquire a bachelor degree in relevant majors issued by Vietnam or foreign education institutions or higher;

- Have a job offer decision or employment contract as prescribed by laws. In case of fixed-term employment contracts, the capability profile shall be made at least 06 months prior to the expiration date of the contract.

- Thoroughly understand technical regulations and standards on water resources.

4. Have specialized machinery which satisfy requirements in Article 8 hereof available. In case the practicing organization does not possess any specialized machinery, specialized machinery shall be leased from other organizations under leasing agreements as stipulated in regulations of laws.

5. Where it is required to complete any requirement before implementing a project or report, the practicing organization shall meet that requirement or hire or cooperate with other satisfactory organizations under leasing agreement or joint agreement.

View details at Circular No. 56/2014/TT-BTNMT of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam, effective from November 10, 2014.

Thuy Tram

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