Vietnam: Procedures for receiving hydrometeorological information and data

Vietnam: Procedures for receiving hydrometeorological information and data (illustrative image)

Article 7 Circular 07/2016/TT-BTNMT stipulates the procedures for receiving hydrometeorological information and data in Vietnam, including the following specific steps:

Step 1: The agency or organization specified in Point b Clause 1 Article 6 of this Circular submits hydrometeorological information and data (hereinafter referred to as the submitter) by sending a notification of submission of such information and data to the agency managing hydrometeorological information and data (hereinafter referred to as the receiver).

Step 2: After receiving the notification of submission of hydrometeorological information and data, the receiver prepares a detailed plan for reception and informs the submitter. The plan includes details such as time, venue, method of delivery and reception, storage facilities, reception equipment, and other relevant content.

Step 3: The submitter prepares and sends the submission dossier of hydrometeorological information and data to the receiver. The dossier includes:

- One (01) statistical table listing the hydrometeorological information and data being submitted;

- One (01) summary report on the submitted information and data for topics, programs, and projects;

- One (01) copy of the acceptance dossier as specified by the competent authority (if any);

- Various types of hydrometeorological information and data with officially confirmed origins, original documents, or the final product of the topic, program, or project.

Step 4: The receiver checks the list and quantity of information and data, issues a receipt for the submission of hydrometeorological information and data according to the form specified in Appendix No. 03 of this Circular, and sends it to the submitter.

Step 5: The receiver inspects the submitted hydrometeorological information and data and issues an inspection comment sheet according to the form in Appendix No. 04 of this Circular.

The inspection content for the submitted hydrometeorological information and data in Vietnam includes:

- Checking the completeness and validity of the submitted information and data as per the results accepted, approved, published, or recognized by the competent authority;

- Checking the consistency of printed documentation with electronic data;

- Checking the form and specifications of the submitted data.

Where the submitted information and data do not meet the requirements, the inspection comment sheet must specify the necessary corrections and completions. In case of disagreement between the submitter and the receiver, the hydrometeorological information and data receiving agency is responsible for reporting to the competent authority for consideration and resolution.

Step 6: Within a maximum of ten (10) working days from the date of receiving the hydrometeorological information and data, the receiver must complete the inspection as specified and issue a Confirmation of Submission of hydrometeorological information and data to the submitting agency, organization, or individual. If a Confirmation is not issued, the receiving agency must provide a written response stating the reasons. The form for the Confirmation of Submission of hydrometeorological information and data is specified in Appendix No. 05 of this Circular.

Details can be viewed in Circular 07/2016/TT-BTNMT effective from July 1, 2016.

Ty Na

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