Decision No. 899/QD-TTg approving the detailed plan on development and application of radiation in meteorology, hydrology, geology, mineralogy and environmental protection through 2020

34 OFFICIAL GAZETTE IssuenosOS-06/J U ne2011 (Gong Beo nos 379-380/June 26, 2011) THE PRIME MINISTER Decision Nu. 899/QD-TTg uf June 10, 2011, approving the detailed plan on development and application of radiation in meteorology, hydrology, geology, mineralogy and environmental protection through 202U THE PRIME MINISTER Pursuant to the December 25.2001 Law on Organization of the Government; Pursuant to the June 3,2008 Law on Atomic Energy; Pursuant to the Prime Minister s Decision No. 01/2006/QD-TTg of January 3, 2006, approving the Strategyfor application ofatomic energy for peaceful purposes through 2020; Pursuant to the Prime Minister's Decision No. 957/QD-TTg of June 24,2010, approving the master plan on development and application of atomic energy for peaceful purposes through 2020; At the proposal of the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. DECIDES: Article 1. To approve the detailed plan On development and application of radiation in meteorology, hydrology, geology, mineralogy and environmental protection through 2020, with the following principal contents: L GUIDING VIEWPOINTS

1 To stf'P lip the development and application of radiation in meteorology, hydrology, geology, e VIETNAM LAW & LEGAL FORUM Issue nos 05-061Junc 2011 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 35 (Gong Beio nos 379·3801June 26, 2011) mineralogy and environmental protection in development; to achieve the objectives and order to raise the effectiveness of the state fulfill the tasks set out in the strategy for and management of basic survey, natural resource the master plan on development and application management and environmental protection. of atomic energy for peaceful purposes through 2. To develop and apply radiation In 2020. meteorology, hydrology, geology, mineralogy 2. Specific objecti ves and environmental protection in a a/ By 2015: comprehensive manner in terms of technology, - To build up basically compJe~e.,JJnysical equipment, human resources and safety foundations and train specialized p~nnel in assurance measures; at the same time, to closely radiation and isotope techniques nIChe units link and combine the development and of the Ministry of Natural Resources and application of radiation in these sectors with Environment according to their assigned other sciences and technologies in order to tap functions and tasks, covering: their advantages and achieve high application effectiveness, + Building laboratories anQo-yaining specialized personnel in isotope tec~ues for 3. The State invests in and encourages paleo-climatological and neo-met_logical organizations and individuals to invest in the development and wide application of radiation techniques; and focuses on consolidating -- research, contributing to raising tht1=~ality of forecasts. ..... >-'...... + Building labor aror ies anJ"TT"'aining physical foundations, renewing technologies po.'" personnel in isotope techniques ~<) hydro- and training human resources for research, development and application of radiation and meteorological research and wate!"'Fesource survey and assessment in the nousern and assuring radiation safety in the field of natural southern regions. resources and environment. + Building new and upgradint.:existing II. OBJECTIVES laboratories and training personnel::l:lS nuclear techniques in geological survey and e«.'JS1oration, 1. General objectives mineral search and analysis of &,e61ogical To develop physical foundations and raise samples, in order to raise geological4fvisions capability for application of radiation in hydro- geological research, mineral explC1J:i:lSion and meteorological research; survey, exploration search capabilities. and assessment of natural resources; and + Upgrading laboratories and training environmental protection, up to the level of personnel for the Vietnam Environment advanced countries in the region: to contribute Administration in isotope techniques and to raising effectiveness of basic survey, natural analysis by nuclear techniques, in order to raise resource management and environmental its environmental observation and analysis protection to serve socio-economic capability and serve environmental observation e VIETNAM LAW & LEGAL FORUM

36 OFriCIAL GAZETTE. Issue nos 05-06/June 2011 (Gong Baa nos 379·3801June 26, 2011) and pollution control work. production and pollution from solid waste - To organize research and application of landfills; and completing feasibility studies on isotope and nuclear techniques in the following and experimental treatment with radiation areas: techniques of environmental pollution caused by gaseous and liquid wastes. + Hydro-meteorology: Initially applying isotope techniques in meteorological (both bl By 2020: paleo-climatological and nee-meteorological) - To complete and upgrade laboratories and researclC serve weather, natural disaster and train personnel in isotope and nuclear analysis climate ~ange forecasts; applying isotope techniques in meteorology, hydrology, geology, techniq~inhydrological research and survey mineralogy and environment up to the standards of eros~ and deposition in river beds, applied in advanced countries in the region. reservoia:::hydropower dams and ports. - To Identity groups of practically effective + Wmr resources: Applying nuclear isotope and nuclear analysis methods and geophyCal techniques in survey and techniques and related equipment and assessmern of reserves and quality of water technological systems for investing in the sources ~ey economic regions, major urban development and application of these methods centers ~d geographical areas with urgent and techniques in research, survey and needs. ~ - -. + Cleegy and mineralogy: Developing and assessment of natural resources and environment, satisfying the following criteria. applyin~diation measurement and nuclear + Widely applying isotope techniques in analysi~chniques in research, additional practical hydro-meteorologica] research and survey -..wP clarification of the geological observation, and soil erosion and deposition compos~n and structure; identifying zones researches. vulner~ to geological catastrophes or with an geol.Qilcal environment unfavorable for + Applying isotope techniques in most of buildirrg-major works, urban centers and the tasks of survey and assessment of water resident~q,uarters;discovering, searching and resources performed nationwide. explorin.~,Ul1nerals, geothermal sources, mineral + Widely applying radiation measurement water ~ot water sources. and nuclear analysis techniques in geological + E"!'k'tronment: Completing the set of research and survey; scaling the possibility of 1:200,OOO-scale natural radioactive occurrence of geological catastrophes and environment maps for major urban centers and assessing the geological environment residential quarters; applying nuclear analysis unfavorable for building major works in and isotope techniques in identifying polluted Important areas up to requirements; discovering, areas and degrees of pollution and areas of exploring and surveying minerals and searching pervasive pollution caused by the use of for geothermal, mineral water and hot water chemicals in industrial and agricultural sources. e VIETNAM LAW & LEGAL FORUM Issue nos 05-06/June 2011 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 37 (Cong BaG nos 379-380/June 26,2011) + Completing the set of 1:200,OOO-scale of geological samples; consolidating physical natural radioactive environment maps for the foundations and renewing equipment and whole national territory; widely applying devices used in geological survey and nuclear analysis and isotope techniques in assessment and mineral search and exploration; environmental pollution observation and equipping systems of mobile machines and control; widely applying radiation techniques equipment for on-site geological assessment and in the treatment of environmental pollution in mineral search and exploration. major industrial parks and sources of pollutants - Building one isotope labmm.ory ill nationwide. combination with building new anthfpgrading existing observation centers for survelllance am] III. MAJOR TASKS control of environmental pollution, including I. To enhance technical capability and train marine environmental pollution. human resources to meet the needs for - Training highly qualified pessonnel to application of radiation in research, survey, manage and effectively operate new physicall exploration and assessment of natural resources foundations and equipment. and environment bl To receive new and modal' isotope al To build new and upgrade ex ist mg technologies and techniques a~ nuclear physical foundations and train human resources techniques, and train personnel:ID quickly in isotope and nuclear techniques in research, analyze samples of large quantities with a high survey, exploration and assessment of natural sensitivity and accuracy, meeting r.irement!; resources and environment, including: of survey, research and assessmenJ:~fnatural ~ Building one isotope laboratory for paleo- resources and environment. climatological research, simulation of the 2. To step up the application ofoiadiation to climate in geologically past times in the Earth research, survey, exploration and asssssment of and forecast of developments of modern natural resources and environmen.. meteorology; building physical foundations and al To apply isotope tectrrOques in renewing equipment and devices for application meteorological research into cloudtormation, of nuclear techniques in hydrometeorological climate and weather changes in ouier to raise observation. the quality of forecasts; - Building two isotope laboratories (one in bl To apply isotope techniques in research the North and one in the South) tor the survey, into soi I erosion and deposition in river basins, discovery and assessment of water resources. irrigation and hydropower reservoir beds and - nuilding one laboratory for application of ports. meeting soclo-econoinic development nuclear techniques with special-use and modem requirements; to study and find water leaks ill machines and equipment in analysis and dikes and dams, sources and volume of water identification of geo-tectonic age and analysis flowing into mineral mines and foundations of e VIETNAM LAW & LEGAL F RUM

38 OFFICIAL GAZETTE I~sue noS 05-06/June 201'1 (Gong Bao nos 379-380/June 26, 2011) construction works; technology to treatment of exhaust gases from cfTo apply isotope techniques in quantitative thermal power plants, persistent organic water resource research and forecast with high substances ill wastewater aud land and residual accuracy, covering: dioxin in the environment in Vietnam, ana. extermination of germs and harmful microbes: - Subgrade composition. changes in water isotope constituents and isotopes of elements fI To apply techniques of measuring natural soluble in natural water sources, identification gamma radiation and radon and methods of of age, o . s , hydraulic relations, reserves and analyzing the environmental radioactivity in water b~ce of water sources, including determining natural radiation intensity and mineral ~ hot water. assessing annual total radiation dose equivalent in service of the survey and research of - Iden1iication of origins of water-soluble radioactivity in the natural environment; compouG, movement and mechanism of spread dr:Snaterials in aeration zones and gl To apply isotope and nuclear analysis saturateGnes. techniques in researching and observing the spread of pollutants into the environment - Mo~ment of the salty-fresh boundary in ~ surrounding waste landfills, industrial parks, water-beassig beds, identification of origins and chemical and plant protection drug warehouses, mechan~ of spread of pollutants in mineral exploiting and processing ground~r sources. ,.,... . establishments using toxic and hazardous d/ T~search an d develop combined chemicals, etc.; to discover and observe sources modem ~Iogical and nuclear geophysical of surface water pollutants in river basins and methods ~e widely applied in: sea areas, so as to devise solutions for preventing - Geo!cal, tectonic, paleo-geographical, and controlling pollution both on the ground paleo-hi gical and geo-environmental and in the sea. research a.ad survey. IV. SOLUTIONS - Reseil:fCh of geographical catastrophes, discovery znd observation of various types of 1. Regarding Investment: catastrop~ausedby contemporary geological al The State intensifies state budget moveme~such as soil erosion. landslide and investments in procuring sufficient equipment active ru~es; land subsidence and cracks, and and upgrading physical foundations for the units determination of positions and areas of zones of the Ministry of Natural Resources and highly vulnerable to land subsidence and slide; Environment for promoting research and assessment of critical zones for key regions. transfer of applied radiation technologies in - Geological survey, mineral exploration and service of basic survey and state management search; application of advanced nuclear of natural resources and environment: techniques in analysis of geological samples. bl Ensuring budget funds for the tasks of el To research and appl y radiation research and application of radiation techniques e VIETNAM LAW &LEGAL FORUM Issue nos 0S-06/J uno.2011 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 311 (Gong Baa nos 379·3801June 26,2011) in meteorology, hydrology, geology, mineralogy aJ Intensifying human resource training and and environmental protection; development. Attaching importance to training c/ Promoting the uti l izat ion and highly qualified workers and experts ir diversification of funding sources and effective application of radiation in meteorology, ra is ing of investnu-nt capit;)l from different hydrology, geology, mineralogy and economic sectors for developing the application environmental protection; of radiation and nuclear techniques in the field bl Organizing human resource training and of natural resources and environment. development through practical a£1iPities of 2. Regarding science and technology: scientific and technological prejects on application of radiation in rncl.~rology, al Receiving advanced and modern hydrology, geology, minera~y and tec hnologies and equipment; replacing old and environmental protection, in conformity with obsolete technologies and equipment in order to raise the efficiency of research and .. the approved objectives, contents <wd tasks. Prioritizing the training of technici~(or units application of radiation and nuclear techniques directly performing professional ta~. and technologies in meteorology, hydrology, .-6"~ geology, mineralogy and environmental cl Combining training with r~rch and protection; transfer of modern technologies an~~hniques in the practical application ofradiat~ at units. bl Giving priority to state- and ministerial- level scientific and technological projects on 4. Regarding international coorer~on: application of radiation and nuclear techniques aJ Expanding and intensifying i~tional in geological survey and assessment, mineral cooperation with foreign countries.~tories, exploration, discovery and assessment of organizations and individuals witf ~dvanced groundwater sources, meteorological research, .... scientific and technological levels jgorder to identification of sources of environmental . aud uain -~ . I 1U1II~lesuurces receive technologies pollutants, and research, development and under international cooperation pr~ams and application of nuclear techniques for combined projects on application of ra~tion in sea and island development; meteorology, hydrology, geology, ~~eralogy cI Assuring radiation safety for humans and and environmental protection; the environment under regulations in the research, development and management of _ bl Closely and regularly coopesaang .. with the International Atomic Energy Agency spent radioacti ve sources and radioacti ve (IAEA) in researching and developing technical wastes, adhering to the principles of assuring applications, training human resources and and controlling the quality of radiation research transferring technologies under IAEA's and application actrvities. programs on technical cooperation and training 3. Regarding human resource training and for developing countries; development: cl Enhancing coordination and information e VIETNAM LAW &LEGAL FORUM

40 OFFICIAL GAZETTE Issue nos05-06/June 2011 (Gong BilO nos 379·3801June 26,201 1) exchange w ithi II the framework. of ruu] tilater al tasks or researching and applying radiation in cooperation mechanisms and treaties in order areas under its management; periodically to raise the capability to observe, warn and review and report the implementation to the respond to impacts of climate change, Prime Minister. environmental pollution or tr ansboundary 2. The Ministry of Science and Technology radiation incidents. shall perform the state management of 5. Regarding mechanisms and policies: assurance of radiation safety for activities in the al O~nizations and individuals that field of atormc energy; monitor and review the research-end apply radiation and nuclear implementation of detailed plans for specific techniqus.~n the sector of natural resources and fidds base-d on the ohjly:tiv~s and lasks of the environment are entitled to the State's master plan on development and application of incentivc.::<md supports under regulations on atomic energy for peaceful purposes through prefere_1 treatment of highly qualified 2020. experts ad workers in the field of atomic 3. The Ministry of Planning and Investment energy; _- and the Ministry 01 Finance shall allocate bl Th,i:State considers providing budget investment resources for the implementation of supportO'or scientific and technological this pl:ln under the Law on the State Budget. institut~investing in building infrastructure 4. Provincial-level People's Committees and pro<ming equipment of laboratories; and shall coordinate with and assist ministries anri for estaggshments applying radiation and sectors in implementing this plan in their nuclear l'fhniques in the sector of natural respecti ve local ities, resourc~Jmd environment under approved investm~projects. Article 2. This Decision takes effect on the date of its signing. V. ORGANIZATION OF IMPLEMENTATION Article 3. Ministers, heads of ministerial- lew'] n,[';f·ncies and chairpersons of provincial- 1. TtDJinistry of Natural Resources and level People's Committees shall implement this Enviro'fT1Tl.e nt s ha II assume the pri me Decision- responsf.bIiity for, and coordinate with related ministri~ndsectors, provincial-level People's For the Prime Minister Committees in, organizing the implementation Deputy Prime Minister of this plan; organize the performance of the HOANG TRUNG HAl e VIETNAM LAW & LEGAL FORUM