Vietnam: Detailed application for initial notification of dedicated inland waterway channels

Specifically, according to Circular No. 19/2016/TT-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam, the application for initial and periodic notification of dedicated inland waterway channels includes:

- The application form for notification of inland waterway channel, as defined in Appendix 5 to this Circular.

- The acceptance record of the survey;

- The competent authority’s approval for opening the inland waterway route (in case of initial notification);

- The post-survey topographic map and survey report.

Also according to Circular No. 19/2016/TT-BGTVT, the procedure for initial and periodic notification of dedicated inland waterway channels shall proceed in the following manner:

- Organizations and individuals with inland waterways dedicated to their use shall lodge 01 (one) application for initial or periodic notification of dedicated inland waterway channel by post, by hand or by another valid method to competent authorities;

- Competent authorities take in the application. Written guidelines for amendment shall be given to the applicant in no more than 02 (two) working days if the application is ambiguous or insufficient;

- Competent authorities shall publish and announce the inland waterway channel(s) in no more than 05 (five) working days upon the receipt of the valid and full application as per regulations. If the application is rejected, a written response with clear justification(s) shall be provided.

View relevant provisions at Circular No. 19/2016/TT-BGTVT of the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam, effective from September 15, 2016.

- Thanh Lam -

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