Phu Tho requests to temporarily stop 35 sand mines, hand over to police for inspection

According to information from the People's Committee of Phu Tho province, from August 30, 35 sand mines under the province's management will be temporarily suspended due to signs of non-compliance with regulations on mine design in mining activities.

List of 35 sand mines temporarily suspended. Photo: University

Specifically, in document No. 3601 signed by Mr. Phan Trong Tan, Vice Chairman of Phu Tho Provincial People's Committee today (August 30), it is clearly stated: Sand mines can only resume operations when sand mining equipment and means have the capacity according to the design documents approved by the competent authority.

The People's Committee of Phu Tho province assigned the Provincial Police to preside over and coordinate with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, the Department of Construction and related units to continue to strengthen inspection and handle violations in sand and gravel mining activities on rivers.

Many illegal wharves operate openly in Phu Tho.

Many inland waterway ports in Viet Tri City (Phu Tho Province) are operating openly without being licensed by the government.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/phu-tho-yeu-cau-tam-dung-35-mo-cat-giao-cong-an-vao-cuoc-kiem-tra-2317297.html