In Vietnam, what are responsibilities of Ministry of Transport in inland waterways transport of dangerous goods?

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• What are responsibilities of Ministry of Transport of Vietnam in inland waterways transport of dangerous goods?
• What are responsibilities of Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam in inland waterways transport of dangerous goods?

What are responsibilities of Ministry of Transport of Vietnam in inland waterways transport of dangerous goods?

Pursuant to Article 20 of the Decree 42/2020/NĐ-CP stipulating responsibilities of Ministry of Transport of Vietnam in inland waterways transport of dangerous goods as follows:

1. Take charge and cooperate with relevant ministries in amending and proposing list of dangerous goods to the Government for promulgation.

2. Promulgate national technical regulations on technical safety and environmental protection applicable to inland watercrafts and land motor vehicles transporting dangerous goods and specialized equipment permanently attached to vehicles.

3. Cooperate with relevant ministries in management, inspection and handling of violations concerning transport of dangerous goods.

What are responsibilities of Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam in inland waterways transport of dangerous goods?

Pursuant to Article 21 of the Decree 42/2020/NĐ-CP stipulating responsibilities of Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam in inland waterways transport of dangerous goods as follows:

1. Manage transport of dangerous goods and issue transport licenses for dangerous goods of class 1, class 2, class 3, class 4 and class 9 classified according to Clause 1 Article 4 of this Decree.

2. Take charge and cooperate with the Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Industry and Trade in amending list of the dangerous goods of class 1, class 4 and class 9 classified according to Clause 1 Article 4 of this Decree.

3. Regulate contents and time of training and standards for officials in charge of training drivers, warehouse-keepers, escorts and loaders involved in transport of the dangerous goods of class 1, class 4 and class 9; and specify the dangerous goods of class 1, class 4 and class 9 that require escorts when transported.

4. Stipulate list of dangerous goods of class 4 and class 9 that must be packed when transported; provide technical regulations and standards for packaging of dangerous goods of class 1, class 4 and class 9 classified according to Clause 1 Article 4 of this Decree.

5. Cooperate with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in promulgation of regulations on locations and procedures for cleaning of vehicles after transport of dangerous goods and cleaning procedures after dangerous goods are transported out of warehouses and yards.

6. Take charge and cooperate with relevant ministries in management, inspection and handling of violations concerning transport of dangerous goods intra vires.

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