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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
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No. 88/2025/TT-BNNMT
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Hanoi, December 31, 2025
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CIRCULAR
GUIDELINES FOR PROTECTION AND
DEVELOPMENT OF AQUATIC RESOURCES
Pursuant
to the Law on Fisheries No. 18/2017/QH14, amended by the Law No. 146/2025/QH15;
Pursuant
to the Government's Decree No. 35/2025/ND-CP dated February 25, 2025 on
functions, duties, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of
Agriculture and Environment;
At the
request of Director of Vietnam Directorate of Fisheries;
The
Minister of Agriculture and Environment promulgates Circular on guidelines for
protection and development of aquatic resources.
Chapter I
GENERAL
PROVISIONS
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This
Circular elaborates some contents of the 2017 Law on Fisheries, including:
1. Clause
10, Article 10 (amended by point b, clause 21, Article 14 of the Law on
amendments to some articles concerning agriculture and environment of 15 Laws).
2. Clause
5, Article 12 (amended by point e, clause 21, Article 14 of the Law on
amendments to some articles concerning agriculture and environment of 15 Laws).
3. Point
b clause 3 Article 13 (amended by point e, clause 21, Article 14 of the Law on
amendments to some articles concerning agriculture and environment of 15 Laws);
clause 4 Article 13 (amended by clause 2 Article 14 of the Law on amendments to
some articles concerning agriculture and environment of 15 Laws).
4. Clause
2 Article 16 (amended by point e, clause 21, Article 14 of the Law on
amendments to some articles concerning agriculture and environment of 15 Laws);
clause 4 Article 16 (amended by clause 3 Article 14 of the Law on amendments to
some articles concerning agriculture and environment of 15 Laws).
5. Point
a clause 2 Article 17 (amended by clause 4, Article 14 of the Law on amendments
to some articles concerning agriculture and environment of 15 Laws); clause 4
Article 17 (amended by point e clause 21 Article 14 of the Law on amendments to
some articles concerning agriculture and environment of 15 Laws).
6. Clause
3, clause 4 Article 10 (amended by clause 9, Article 14 of the Law on
amendments to some articles concerning agriculture and environment of 15 Laws).
7. Point
c clause 2, Article 52 (amended by point e, clause 21, Article 14 of the Law on
amendments to some articles concerning agriculture and environment of 15 Laws).
8. Clause
3, Article 99 (amended by point b, clause 21, Article 14 of the Law on
amendments to some articles concerning agriculture and environment of 15 Laws).
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This
Circular applies to Vietnamese and foreign organizations and individuals whose
operation involves protection and development of aquatic resources; commercial
fishing; aquaculture, processing, export, import, re-export, introduction from
the sea, and transit of aquatic species prescribed in Appendices of Convention
on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and
endangered, precious and rare aquatic species within the territory of Vietnam.
Article 3. Definition of terms
In this
Circular, the terms below are construed as follows:
1. Subdivision
under strict protection of a marine protected area (MPA) refers to territorial
waters, island, archipelago, or coastal area determined to defend integrity and
status quo, and monitor the natural developments of aquatic flora and fauna and
marine natural ecosystems.
2. Ecological
recovery subdivision of an MPA refers to territorial waters, island,
archipelago or coastal area determined to recover and regenerate aquatic flora
and fauna, and marine natural ecosystems.
3. Service
- administration subdivision of an MPA refers to territorial waters,
island, archipelago or coastal area determined to provide services, and carry
out administration-related activities and controlled fishing activities.
4. Ecotone
of an MPA refers to territorial waters, island, archipelago or coastal area
surrounding or adjacent to the inside boundary of a protected area in order to
prevent and mitigate adverse external impacts on the protected area.
5. Bycatch
fishing of endangered, precious and rare aquatic species refers to
endangered, precious and rare aquatic species being caught or injured or killed
due to bycatch fishing by humans.
6. Introduction
from the sea of endangered, precious and rare aquatic species refers to
transportation into Vietnam of endangered, precious and rare aquatic species
which were caught in the marine environment not under the jurisdiction of any
State.
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1. An
organization/individual may submit documents and receive results of processing
administrative procedures by the following methods:
a) in
person at single-window section;
b) by
post as prescribed by the Prime Minister, service provided by an
enterprise/individual or authorization as prescribed by law;
c) online
at the national public service portal.
2. Forms
of documents:
a) If
documents are submitted by the methods specified in points a and b clause 1 of
this Article, the documents must be authentic copies or original copies or true
copies or certified true copies;
b) If
documents are submitted by the method specified in point c clause 1 of this
Article, the documents must be electronic authentic copies or scanned authentic
copies or original copies as prescribed.
3. Number
of documents: 01 set.
4.
Receipt of administrative procedure documents, methods for payment of fees,
charges, and fulfillment of other financial obligations, and methods for
returning results of processing administrative procedure shall comply with the
Government's regulations on initiation of administrative procedures by
employing single-window system and inter-agency single-window system at
single-window section and national public service portal.
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6. The
organization/individual shall be held responsible for the legality of the
submitted documents.
7. A
competent authority processing administrative procedures shall immediately
confirm the adequacy of documents in the case specified in point a, clause 1 of
this Article; and shall confirm the adequacy of documents within 01 working day
in the cases specified in points b and c, clause 1 of this Article.
Chapter II
CO-MANAGEMENT
OF AQUATIC RESOURCE PROTECTION
Article 5. Recognizing and assigning management to
communities
1. An
application for recognition and assignment of management to a community
includes:
a) An
application form, using Form No. 01 in the Appendix I enclosed with this
Circular;
b) A plan
for protection and exploitation of aquatic resources in area where
co-management is expected to take place, using the Form No. 02 in the Appendix
I enclosed with this Circular;
c)
Charter of the community, using Form No. 03 in the Appendix I enclosed with
this Circular;
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2.
Procedures for recognizing and assigning management to a community:
a) The
community representative shall submit an application specified in clause 1 of
this Article, to the commune-level People's Committee in case of application
for recognition and assignment of management in an area located in a commune;
or to the Department of Agriculture and Environment in case of application for
recognition and assignment of management in an area located in two or more
communes;
b) Within
02 working days from the date of receipt of the complete application, the
commune-level agriculture and environment authority or the Department of
Agriculture and Environment shall publish the plan for protection and
exploitation of aquatic resources on mass media and at the head office of the
People’s Committee of commune or People’s Committee of province and residential
area where the co-management is expected to take place;
c) Within
30 working days from the date of publishing the plan, the commune-level
agriculture and environment authority or the Department of Agriculture and
Environment shall appraise the application and submit it to the Chairperson of
the commune-level People’s Committee or provincial People’s Committee for
consideration and decision.
d) Within
03 working days from the date of receipt of the application, the Chairperson of
the commune-level People’s Committee or provincial People’s Committee shall
decide recognition and assignment of management to the community, using the
Form No.05 in the Appendix I enclosed with this Circular. In case of
refusal, a written reply, clearly stating reasons must be provided.
3. The
appraisal of application for recognition and assignment of management to the community
shall cover:
a) The
satisfaction of the conditions specified in clause 1 Article 10 of the Law on
Fisheries;
b) The
conformity of the plan for protection and exploitation of aquatic resources in
area where co-management is expected to take place and the community’s charter
with regulations of the law on fishers, relevant laws and local current
condition.
Article 6. Amendments to Decision on recognition and
assignment of management to community
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a)
Renaming of the community;
b) Change
of the community representative;
c)
Amendments to the Charter of the community;
d) Change
or addition of the location, boundary of the assigned geographical area, and
the plan for protection and exploitation of aquatic resources;
dd)
Change or addition of scope of management and the plan for protection and
exploitation of aquatic resources.
2. An
application for amendments to the Decision on recognition and assignment of
management to a community includes:
a) An
application form, using Form No. 06 in the Appendix I enclosed with this
Circular;
b) A
report on assessment of implementation result and draft plan for protection and
exploitation of aquatic resources in case of amendments to the plan for
protection and exploitation of aquatic resources; change or addition of
location, boundary of the assigned geographical area or scope of management;
c) A report
on assessment of implementation result and draft charter in case of amendments
to the charter of the community;
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3.
Procedures for amendments to the Decision on recognition and assignment of
management to the community in case of renaming of the community, change of the
community representative and charter;
a) The
community representative shall submit an application specified in clause 2 of
this Article to the commune-level People’s Committee or the Department of
Agriculture and Environment;
b) Within
05 working days from the date of receipt of the complete application, the
commune-level agriculture and environment authority or the Department of
Agriculture and Environment shall submit the application to the Chairperson of
the commune-level People’s Committee or provincial People’s Committee for
consideration and decision on amendments to the Decision. In case of
refusal, a written reply, clearly stating reasons must be provided.
4.
Procedures for amendments to the Decision on recognition and assignment of
management to the community in case of change or addition of the location,
boundary of the assigned geographical area and the plan for protection and
exploitation of aquatic resources or scope of management and the plan for
protection and exploitation of aquatic resources:
a) The
community representative shall submit an application specified in clause 2 of
this Article to the commune-level People’s Committee or the Department of
Agriculture and Environment;
b) Within
02 working days from the date of receipt of the complete application, the
commune-level agriculture and environment authority or the Department of
Agriculture and Environment shall publish the application for amendments on
mass media and at the head office of the People’s Committee of commune or
People’s Committee of province and residential area where the co-management is
expected to take place;
c) Within
30 working days from the date of publishing the application, the commune-level
agriculture and environment authority or the Department of Agriculture and
Environment shall appraise the application in accordance with clause 3 Article
5 of this Circular and submit it to the Chairperson of the commune-level
People’s Committee or provincial People’s Committee for consideration and
decision.
d) Within
03 working days from the date of receipt of the application, the Chairperson of
the commune-level People’s Committee or provincial People’s Committee shall
decide to amend the Decision on recognition and assignment of management to the
community, using the Form No.07 in the Appendix I enclosed with this Circular.
In case of refusal, a written reply, clearly stating reasons must be
provided.
Article 7. Reporting operation of a community
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Chapter III
NVESTIGATION
INTO AND ASSESSMENT OF AQUATIC RESOURCES AND LIVING ENVIRONMENT OF AQUATIC
SPECIES
Article 8. Investigation into and assessment of aquatic
resources and living environment of aquatic species
Investigation
into and assessment of aquatic resources and living environment of aquatic
species shall be carried out according to the following procedures:
1. Design
an investigation.
2.
Prepare for the investigation.
3.
Conduct the investigation.
4.
Analyze investigation results.
5.
Processing investigation data.
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7. Input
investigation data into the national database of protection and development of
aquatic resources and retain investigation results in accordance with
regulations.
Article 9. Guidelines for overall investigation into and
assessment of aquatic resources and living environment of aquatic species
1. An
overall investigation into and assessment of aquatic resources and living
environment of aquatic species shall focus on:
a)
Components, catches, density, richness, distribution and reserves of aquatic
species, allowable catches of aquatic resources;
b)
Biological characteristics of aquatic species;
c)
Environment, hydrology, oceanography and other aquatic animals related to
aquatic resources;
d) Other
contents defined according to requirements for management and sustainable use
of aquatic resources.
2. An
overall investigation into and assessment of aquatic resources and living
environment of aquatic species shall be carried out as follows:
a) Design
an investigation: collect documents and data on subject and place; design an
investigation plan;
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c)
Conduct the investigation: check status of tools and equipment used for the
investigation; collect samples of investigation subjects using an appropriate
method; analyze and determine samples of components of aquatic resources,
catches and biological characteristics of aquatic species; handle sample of
each subject in the field using an appropriate method; collect and record
information in the field;
d)
Analyze investigation results: analyze and handle samples of specimens;
biocriteria, samples of bottom deposits, balneological criteria; plankton,
benthos; roe, juvenile fish, shrimp larvae, juvenile shrimps;
dd) Process
investigation data: use statistical tools and software and other software to
analyze and adjust data;
e) Report
investigation results: prepare thematic and consolidated reports on assessment
of aquatic resources and living environment of aquatic species;
g) Input
investigation data into the national database of protection and development of
aquatic resources and retain investigation results in accordance with
regulations;
h) Other
tasks performed upon request.
Article 10. Guidelines for investigation into commercial
fishing
1. An
investigation into and assessment of commercial fishing shall focus on:
a) The
number of fishing vessels;
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c)
Collection and analysis of biological samples, including components of species
in a group of aquatic products or catches of aquatic species caught by fishing
fleets; catch frequency and length of aquatic species; analysis of biological
samples of aquatic species.
2. An
investigation into and assessment of commercial fishing shall be carried out as
follows:
a) Design
an investigation: investigation and sample collection must take place at fish
ports or aquatic product unloading sites; regarding fishing vessels which do
not unload aquatic products at fish ports, measure representative output
depending on groups of fishing vessels (classify by lines of business and
greatest length of the vessels); regarding subjects of the investigation: must
count all fishing vessels in the area (classify by lines of business and group
of fishing vessels based on greatest length of the vessels; number of days of
operation; list all aquatic species caught in the area (classify by
components/groups of aquatic species caught); biological data of aquatic
species among those caught;
b) Prepare
for the investigation: provide personnel, equipment and a plan for
implementation;
c)
Conduct the investigation: list aquatic species and collect information about
fishing and catches, using Form No. 01 in Appendix II issued together with this
Circular; collect and analyze biological fishery samples, using Form No. 02 in
Appendix II issued together with this Circular;
d)
Analyze investigation results: analyze samples of components of species of
product groups, fisheries biological samples;
dd) Process
investigation data: use statistical tools and software and other software to
analyze and adjust data;
e) Report
on investigation results, including total number of fishing vessels, fishing
vessel structure by lines of business, group of fishing vessels by the greatest
length; total catches, aquatic product ratio by species/group of species;
aquatic product sale price by species/group of species; current fishery biology
conditions, current fishery activity conditions, and proposed solutions for
management of catching and protection of aquatic resources.
g) Input
investigation data into the national database of protection and development of
aquatic resources and retain investigation results in accordance with
regulations;
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Article 11. Guidelines for thematic investigation into and
assessment of aquatic resources and living environment of aquatic species
1. A
thematic investigation into and assessment of aquatic resources and living
environment of aquatic species shall focus on at least one of the contents
specified in clause 1 Article 9 of this Circular;
2. A
thematic investigation into and assessment of aquatic resources and living
environment of aquatic species shall be carried out as prescribed in clause 2
Article 9 of this Circular, in a manner which is consistent with the selected
contents and subjects of the investigation.
Article 12. Results of investigation into and assessment of
aquatic resources and living environment of aquatic species
Results
of investigation into and assessment of aquatic resources and living
environment of aquatic species include:
1. Data
on investigation into aquatic resources and living environment of aquatic
species and commercial fishing.
2.
Thematic report on each specific content and subject.
3.
Consolidated reports on results of investigation into and assessment of aquatic
resources and living environment of aquatic species, containing at least:
current conditions of aquatic resources, commercial fishing, biological
characteristics of aquatic species, environment, hydrology, oceanography, roe,
juvenile fish, shrimp larvae, juvenile shrimps and other contents according to
the program (if any).
4. Map
and diagram related to aquatic resources and living environment of aquatic
species and commercial fishing.
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6. Other
documents/ products (if any).
Chapter IV
MANAGEMENT
OF ENDANGERED, PRECIOUS AND RARE AQUATIC SPECIES
Article 13. List of endangered, precious and rare aquatic
species and criteria for determining whether an aquatic species is endangered,
precious or rare
1.
Endangered, precious and rare aquatic species are classified into 2 groups,
including Group I and Group II.
2. An
endangered, precious or rare aquatic species shall be classified into Group I
if the following criteria are met:
a) Being
aquatic species listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade
in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (hereinafter referred to as
“CITES”) and naturally distributed in Vietnam;
b) Being
aquatic species naturally distributed in Vietnam and included in categories,
ranging from Endangered (EN) to Critically Endangered (CR) categories according
to IUCN criteria or the Vietnam Red Data Book.
3. An
endangered, precious or rare aquatic species shall be classified into Group II
if the following criteria are met:
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b) Being
aquatic species naturally distributed in Vietnam and included in categories,
ranging from (Vulnerable - VU) categories according to IUCN criteria or the
Vietnam Red Data Book.
4. The
List of endangered, precious and rare aquatic species is provided in the
Appendix II hereof.
Article 14. Management and protection of endangered,
precious and rare aquatic species
1. It is
prohibited from catching endangered, precious or rare aquatic species
classified into Group I.
2. An
organization/individual is permitted to catch endangered, precious or rare
aquatic species in the following cases:
a)
Catching endangered, precious and rare aquatic species classified into Group II
when complying with regulations in section B in the Appendix III enclosed with
this Circular;
b)
Catching endangered, precious and rare aquatic species classified into Group I
or Group II for the purposes of conservation, scientific research, creation of
original breeds or international cooperation without meeting the conditions
specified in section B in the Appendix III enclosed with this Circular.
3. The
organization/individual catching endangered, precious and rare aquatic species
specified in point b clause 2 of this Article shall obtain a written approval
from the Department of Agriculture and Environment in accordance with Article
15 of this Circular.
4.
Producers of breeds of endangered, precious and rare aquatic species with a
scale of at least 1.000 individuals shall release at least 2% of total number
of individuals annually produced into natural water areas in a manner
appropriate to biological and ecological characteristics of aquatic species.
Procedures for recovery of endangered, precious and rare species of aquatic
organisms shall be carried out as follows:
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b) 07
days before the recovery of endangered, precious and rare species of aquatic
organisms, the producer’s owner shall send a written notification to the
provincial fishery authority in person or by email for cooperation.
5.
Endangered, precious and rare aquatic species that is an exhibit used for
commission of a violation or evidence confiscated in accordance with the
Criminal Code or the Criminal Procedure Code or of which ownership is
voluntarily transferred by its owner (except for aquatic species listed in
Group I of the List of endangered, precious, and rare aquatic species and
Appendix I of CITES, and handled according to regulations on management of
forest products; disposition of forest products and aquatic products being
property under the public ownership) shall be handled as follows:
a) The
individual that remains alive shall be released into its natural habitat; if it
is injured, it shall be transferred to the biodiversity conservation
establishment that has the aquatic species rescue function or to the MPA
management boards so that it is nurtured and cured before being released into
its natural habitat;
b) The
exhibit that is a dead individual or part thereof shall be transferred to the
Vietnam National Museum of Nature or research institute so that it can be used
as a specimen and for display, research, dissemination or education or shall be
destroyed in accordance with Vietnam’s law;
c) If the
exhibit that is a dead individual or part thereof cannot be transferred
according to regulations in point b of this clause or it is confirmed that the
exhibit is sick and likely to cause dangerous disease, it is required to
destroy it immediately. The destruction shall comply with applicable
regulations of the laws on veterinary medicine, environmental protection and
quarantine of plants.
6.
Procedures for rescuing endangered, precious or rare aquatic species that is
injured or stranded, except for the case specified in clause 5 of this Article
shall be carried out as follows:
a) Any
organization and individual that finds an endangered, precious or rare aquatic
species injured or stranded shall notify the commune-level authority or the
provincial fishery authority or the biodiversity conservation establishment
that has the aquatic species rescue function;
b) If the
commune-level authority or the provincial fishery authority receives
information or species transferred by the organization/individual, it shall
notify the biodiversity conservation establishment that has the aquatic species
rescue function so that it gives first aid and nurtures the species while
waiting for the transfer;
c) The
biodiversity conservation establishment that has the aquatic species rescue
function shall receive endangered, precious and rare aquatic species
transferred and make a transfer record, using the Form No. 01 in the Appendix
IV hereof.
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a)
rescue, cure, nurture and assess the adaptability of the rescued aquatic
species before releasing them into their natural habitat. If the rescued
species is dead during the rescue and cure, the rescue center may use it as a
specimen to serve dissemination and education or transfer it to the Vietnam
National Museum of Nature or research institute. If the rescued species is not
able to live in its natural habitat, the rescue center shall nurture or transfer
it to an appropriate organization for the purpose of research, dissemination or
education;
b) submit
a report on rescue of endangered, precious and rare aquatic species to the
fishery authority affiliated to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment by
November 20th , using the Form No. 02 in the Appendix IV and when
requested.
8. If the
dead endangered, precious or rare aquatic species is not kept, stored or
produced for the purposes of research, dissemination or education, the
commune-level People's Committee shall cooperate with the provincial fishery
authority in handling it in accordance with practices or bury or destroy it
according to regulations of laws on veterinary medicine, environmental
protection and quarantine of animals/plants.
9. During
the process of fishing, any organization/individual that detects or
unintentionally catches endangered, precious or rare aquatic species shall be
responsible for recording information on a fishing logbook, or reporting the
fishing or assessing health status and handling it as follows:
a) If the
individual remains alive, it shall be released into the fishing area;
b) If the
individual is injured and rescuable, first aid shall be provided to the best of
your ability and the individual shall be released into its natural habitat; in
case the individual is brought ashore for rescue, it shall be rescued according
to rescue procedures specified in clause 6 of this Article;
c) If the
individual is injured to such an extent that it is impossible to cure it or
dead, regulations in clause 8 of this Article shall be applied.
10. The
organization/individual engaged in the fishing, when detecting a marine mammal
or sea turtle within their operational area, must take one of the following
measures to dispel them, ensuring safety and avoiding impacts on its lives:
a) Use
sounds by the way of blowing whistles or knocking on the hull of the vessel;
install acoustic deterrent devices on gillnets; use lighting equipment; or
attach lighting devices to fishing gear;
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c) Take
other measures in accordance with guiding documents.
Article 15. Issuance of written approval for catching of
endangered, precious and rare aquatic species
1. An
application for approval includes:
a) An
application form, using Form No. 03 Appendix IV enclosed with this Circular.
b) A
catching plan, using Form No. 04 Appendix IV enclosed with this Circular.
2.
Procedures:
a) The
applicant shall submit an application specified in clause 1 of this Article to
the Department of Agriculture and Environment.
b) Within
15 working days from the date of receipt of the complete application, the
Department of Agriculture and Environment shall appraise it (an appraisal
council may be established if conservation, scientific research, creation of
original breeds or international cooperation tasks are not approved by a state
authority), consult the commune-level People's Committee or the organization
assigned to manage the area where the species is expected to be caught and
consider deciding to issue the written approval using the Form No. 05 in the
Appendix IV enclosed with this Circular. In case of refusal, a written
reply, stating reasons must be provided.
3. The
written approval for catching of endangered, precious and rare aquatic species
is effective until completion of the conservation, scientific research,
creation of original breeds or international cooperation tasks.
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Article 16. Tracing of aquatic species included in Appendices
of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna
and Flora, and endangered, precious and rare aquatic species derived from
aquaculture
1. An
application for tracing includes:
a) An
application form, using Form No. 06 Appendix IV enclosed with this Circular;
b) A book
of rearing, breeding and artificial propagation of endangered, precious and
rare aquatic species included in the CITES Appendix, using the Form No. 07 in
the Appendix IV enclosed with this Circular. Regarding aquatic species included
in the Appendix I of CITES and nurtured for the purpose of export, such book
shall comply with regulations of the law on management of endangered, rare and
precious species; the breeding of common wild fauna; and the enforcement of the
convention on international trade in endangered wild fauna and flora.
2.
Procedures:
a) The
applicant shall submit the application specified in clause 1 of this Article to
the commune-level People's Committee;
b) Within
03 working days from the date of receipt of the complete application, the
commune-level People's Committee shall issue a Certificate of Origin, using
Form No. 08 in Appendix IV issued together with this Circular. If a field
inspection is required to verify the accuracy of information in the book of
rearing, breeding and artificial propagation of endangered, precious and rare
aquatic species, the Certificate of Origin shall be issued within 07 working
days from the date of receipt of the complete application. In case of refusal,
a written reply, stating reasons must be provided.
Article 17. Tracing of CITES-listed aquatic species, and
endangered, precious and rare aquatic species derived from nature
1. An
application includes:
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b)
Written approval for catching of endangered, precious and rare aquatic species;
c) A
fishing report and fishing logbook.
2. An
application for tracing a specimen of endangered, precious or rare aquatic
species derived from nature before the effective date of the regulation on
prohibition against catching thereof includes:
a) An
application form, using Form No. 06 Appendix IV enclosed with this Circular;
b)
Documentary evidences for specimen origin confirmed by the fishing port
management organization or the commune-level People’s Committee or the
provincial fishery authority at the time of exploitation; sale or donation
contract notarized at the time of sale or donation in case the applicant does
not directly exploit the specimen.
3. Tracing
procedures:
a) The
applicant shall submit the application specified in clause 1, clause 2 of this
Article to the commune-level People's Committee;
b) Within
05 working days from the date of receipt of the complete application, the
commune-level People's Committee shall inspect the application and issue a
Certificate of Origin, using Form No. 09 in Appendix IV issued together with
this Circular. In case of refusal, a written reply, stating reasons must be
provided.
Article 18. Rearing, breeding and artificial propagation of
CITES-listed aquatic species, and endangered, precious and rare aquatic species
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2.
Establishments rearing and artificially propagating aquatic species included in
the Appendix I of CITES for non-export purpose; aquatic species included in the
Appendix II and the Appendix III of CITES and endangered, precious and rare
aquatic species shall comply with regulations of the law on aquaculture
establishments.
3.
Establishments farming aquatic species included in the Appendix I of CITES for
the purpose of export shall comply with regulations of the law on management of
endangered, rare and precious species; the breeding of common wild fauna; and
the enforcement of the convention on international trade in endangered wild
fauna and flora.
Article 19. Processing of endangered, precious and
rare aquatic species
Organizations
and individuals involved in processing of endangered, precious and rare aquatic
species must satisfy the following requirements:
1.
Specimens of endangered, precious and rare aquatic species must be of legal
origin as prescribed by law.
2.
Finished products sold on the market must be labeled in accordance with
regulations of law on goods labeling.
3.
Regulations on food safety and disease safety must be complied with.
Article 20. Export, import, re-export, transit and
introduction from the sea of CITES-listed aquatic species, and endangered,
precious and rare aquatic species
1.
Organizations and individuals shall import CITES-listed aquatic species, and
endangered, precious and rare aquatic species in accordance with the fishery
law on import of living aquatic species.
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3.
Organizations and individuals shall export, re-export and introduce, from the
sea, specimens of CITES-listed aquatic species in accordance with regulations
of the law on management of endangered, rare and precious species; the breeding
of common wild fauna; and the enforcement of the convention on international
trade in endangered wild fauna and flora.
4.
Organizations and individuals shall introduce, from the sea, specimens of
endangered, precious and rare aquatic species in accordance with Article 17 of
this Circular, except for CITES-listed aquatic species.
Chapter V
MARINE
PROTECTED AREA (MPA), PROTECTED ZONE OF AQUATIC RESOURCE
Section 1. MANAGEMENT OF MARINE PROTECTED AREA (MPA),
PROTECTED ZONE OF AQUATIC RESOURCE
Article 21. Management of activities carried out within
MPAs
1.
Activities allowed to be carried out within a subdivision under strict
protection include:
a)
Floating of buoys for marking boundary of territorial waters;
b)
Investigation and scientific research after a competent authority grants
approval;
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Patrol, inspection, control, and handling of violations;
dd)
Monitoring and supervision of natural resources, environment and archaeology;
e)
Incident response at sea, rescue of endangered, precious or rare species,
preservation of marine ecosystem.
2.
Activities allowed to be carried out within an ecological recovery subdivision
include:
a) The
activities specified in clause 1 of this Article;
b)
Recovery and regeneration of aquatic flora and fauna, and marine ecosystem
after a competent authority grants approval;
c)
Ecotourism, which must not harm aquatic resources and marine ecosystem;
d)
Innocent passage of fishing vessels, vessels and other waterway vehicles.
3.
Activities allowed to be carried out within a service and administration
subdivision include:
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Aquaculture and fishing activities;
c)
Provision of ecosystem services and ecotourism and leisure activities;
d)
Construction of infrastructure serving operations performed by the MPA
management board or the organization assigned to manage MPAs; buildings serving
aquaculture and ecotourism and leisure activities.
4.
Activities allowed to be carried out within an ecotone include:
a) The
activities specified in clause 3 of this Article;
b)
Construction of infrastructure which serves socio - economic development but
does not harm other subdivisions and ecosystems in the MPA.
5. The
abovementioned activities (specified in clauses 1, 2, 3 and 4 of this Article)
conducted within MPAs shall comply with relevant regulations of law and MPA
management regulation.
Article 22. Rights and responsibilities of MPA management
boards or organizations assigned to manage MPAs
1. A MPA
management board or organization assigned to manage MPA has the following
rights:
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Cooperate in training, dissemination and education about environment,
biodiversity conservation and protection of aquatic resource within the MPA;
c)
Collect charges and fees for activities conducted within the MPA;
d)
Cooperate with organizations and individuals in carrying out investigations and
scientific researches, recovering and regenerating aquatic flora and fauna, and
marine ecosystem within the MPA;
dd) While
performing their tasks within an MPA, civil servants or public employees of the
MPA management board or the organization assigned to manage MPA are entitled to
make a record of administrative violations against regulations on fishery,
impose penalties and request the person having the jurisdiction to impose
penalties as prescribed by the law on handling of administrative violations
against regulations on fishery;
e)
Cooperate in scientific research, recovery and regeneration of aquatic flora
and fauna, and natural ecosystems within the MPA in accordance with regulations
of law; organize or cooperate in the fields of ecotourism, leisure activities
and other services within the MPA in accordance with regulations of law;
g)
Comment on the investigation, scientific research, education, training and
projects related to the MPA under its management; request the competent
authority to suspend the investigation, scientific research, education,
training and project execution by an organization or individual if such
organization/individual fails to comply with the plan or conduct activities
that have adverse impacts on the MPA;
h) Manage
aquaculture and fishing activities within the MPA as prescribed by the law.
2. A MPA
management board or organization assigned to manage MPA has the following
responsibilities:
a)
Request a person having the jurisdiction to establish the MPA to issue
Regulations on management of MPAs, using Form No. 01 in Appendix V issued
together with this Circular;
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c)
Prepare and organize the implementation of the MPA management plan every 05
years and every 10 years after obtaining the approval of the competent
that has decided to establish the MPA; take measures for preventing
pollution and diseases; prevent violations against law within the MPA;
d)
Organize research, conservation, protection, regeneration, recovery and
development of aquatic flora and fauna, and marine ecosystem within the MPA;
rescue endangered, precious and rare aquatic species in accordance with
regulations of law; carry out monitoring, collect information and data, update
database of biodiversity and water environment quality within the MPA;
dd)
Supervise investigation, scientific research, education, training and projects
executed within the MPA;
e)
Disseminate information, educate and raise awareness among the community and
residents conducting activities related to the MPA about/of protection of
aquatic resources and protection of habitat of aquatic species and biodiversity
conservation.
g)
Organize and cooperate with the fisheries resources surveillance force, Coast
Guard, Environmental Police Agency, Border Guard and local authorities to carry
out petrol, inspection and control, and handle violations against law within
the MPA;
h)
Cooperate with local authorities and relevant organizations and individuals in
assisting in securing the livelihood of residential community within and around
the MPA;
i)
Promulgate guidelines and regulations on vehicles and activities conducted
within the MPA;
k)
Consider proposing adjustment to the area of the MPA; area and location of
dedicated subdivisions of the MPA and ecotone;
l)
Install and float buoys to mark boundary of MPA, boundaries of dedicated
subdivisions and install buoys on cruise ships at anchor;
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3. The
MPA management board or organization assigned to manage MPA shall exercise the
rights and fulfill the responsibilities for management, protection of
environment, nature conservation, and biodiversity in accordance with
regulations of law.
Article 23. Rights of organizations and individuals
conducting activities related to MPAs
1.
Participate in communication, education and increase in awareness of
biodiversity protection and conservation; recovery and regeneration of aquatic
fauna and flora, and marine ecosystem within an MPA.
2.
Cooperate with the MPA management board or organization assigned to manage the
MPA in investigation, scientific research, education and training; in providing
ecotourism and leisure services and other services within the MPA in accordance
with regulations of this Circular, Regulations on management of MPAs,
regulations issued by the MPA management board or organization assigned to
manage the MPA and relevant laws.
3. Sign
association agreements with the MPA management board or organization assigned
to manage the MPA in the fields of ecotourism, leisure, scientific research,
recovery and regeneration of aquatic fauna and flora, and marine ecosystems and
other services within the MPA in accordance with regulations of law.
4. Engage
in aquaculture and fishing in accordance with regulations of this Decree,
regulations issued by the MPA management board or organization assigned to
manage the MPA and relevant regulations of law.
Article 24. Obligations of organizations and individuals
conducting activities related to MPAs
1. Every
organization or individual engaging in investigation, scientific research,
education and training within an MPA has the following obligations:
a) Submit
an investigation, scientific research, education and training plan within the
MPA to the MPA management board or organization assigned to manage the MPA 10
days before the investigation, scientific research, education and training;
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c) Notify
the MPA management board or organization assigned to manage the MPA of results
of investigation, scientific research, education and training; domestically or
internationally published documents (if any);
d) Pay
costs incurred in connection with services/supervision to the MPA management
board or organization assigned to manage the MPA as prescribed, except for
those in connection with investigation and scientific research.
2. Every
provider of ecotourism, leisure and aquaculture services related to an MPA has
the following obligations:
a)
Provide ecotourism, leisure and entertainment services according to relevant
regulations of law;
b) Comply
with regulations in this Circular, Regulations on management of MPAs and
regulations issued by the MPA management board or organization assigned to
manage the MPA;
c)
Protect biodiversity and environment; participate in cleaning up the
environment, recovering and regenerating aquatic fauna and flora, and marine
ecosystem within the MPA;
d)
Disseminate regulations of law on environmental protection and biodiversity
protection to tourists;
dd) Pay
costs incurred in connection with services to the MPA management board or
organization assigned to manage the MPA as prescribed;
e)
Eligible organizations and individuals that have demands for aquaculture and
fishing within the MPA shall register with the MPA management board or the
organization assigned to manage the MPA.
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a) Comply
with MPA management regulations, regulations issued by the MPA management board
or the organization assigned to manage the MPA and relevant regulations of law;
b)
Protect the environment and biodiversity within the MPA;
c)
Participate in recovery and regeneration of aquatic fauna and flora, and marine
ecosystem within the MPA.
Article 25. Management of protected zone of aquatic
resource
1. Based
on the actual local situation, a protected zone of aquatic resource shall be
assigned to a provincial fishery authority, or commune-level authority, or
community for management.
2. The
protected zone of aquatic resource shall be managed as follows:
a) The
provincial fishery authority, or commune-level authority assigned to manage the
protected zone of aquatic resource shall formulate and issue regulations on
management and a management plan consistent with the actual condition at each
zone;
b) The
community that voluntarily sends a proposal to be assigned the management of
the protected zone of aquatic resource shall comply with regulations of law on
co-management in the protected zone of aquatic resource.
3.
Activities allowed to be carried out within a protected zone of aquatic
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b)
Aquaculture and fishing, recreational tourism associated with fishing
activities in accordance with regulations of law;
c) Patrol
and control of enforcement of the law;
d) Other
activities as prescribed by law.
4. The
provincial People’s Committee shall have the following responsibilities:
a) Assign
an organization to manage the protected zone of aquatic resource in accordance
with clause 1 of this Article;
b) Assign
a functional unit to conduct patrol and control enforcement of the law within
the protected zone of aquatic resource; inspect and supervise activities
conducted by organizations assigned to manage the protected zone of aquatic
resource.
5.
Management of the protected zone of aquatic resource shall be reported as
follows:
a) The
organization assigned to manage the protected zone of aquatic resource shall
send a report to the provincial fishery authority before November 10 every year
or when requested;
b) The
provincial People’s Committee shall send a report to the Ministry of
Agriculture and Environment (via the fishery authority affiliated to the
Ministry) before November 20 every year or when requested;
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6. List
of protected zones of aquatic resources located within 02 or more
provinces/central-affiliated cities is prescribed in the Appendix VI enclosed
with this Circular.
Section 2. ESTABLISHMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF BOUNDARIES AND
AREA OF PROVINCIAL MPAS
Article 26. Procedures for setting up projects on
establishment of provincial MPAs
The
Department of Agriculture and Environment shall preside over setting up a
project on establishment of a provincial MPA according to the following
procedures:
1.
Organizing investigation and assessment of biodiversity and setting up the
project on establishment of the provincial MPA, using Form No. 03 in Appendix V
issued together with this Circular.
2.
Seeking written opinions of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment;
relevant Departments, and relevant commune-level People's Committees; opinions
of residential community legally residing in and around the area where the MPA
is expected to be established by a vote or enquiry about the project. Within 15
working days from the date of receipt of the request for opinions, the
consulted agencies and organizations shall be responsible for providing written
responses.
3.
Request the provincial People’s Committee to appraise the project on
establishment of the provincial MPA.
Article 27. Procedures for appraising projects on
establishment of provincial MPAs
1. An
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b) The
project on establishment of the provincial MPA;
c)
Written summation and explanation for opinions of the Ministry of Agriculture
and Environment; relevant Departments, commune-level People's Committees, and
opinions of residential community legally residing in and around the area where
the MPA is expected to be established.
d) Other
relevant documents (if any).
2.
Procedures for appraisal of the project:
a) The
Department of Agriculture and Environment shall submit the application specified
in clause 1 of this Article to the provincial People's Committee;
b) Within
30 working days from the date of receipt of the complete application as
specified in clause 1 of this Article, the provincial People’s Committee shall
establish an inter-agency appraisal council, organize a council's meeting and
issue a report on appraisal of the project. The matters to be appraised are
specified in clause 3 of this Article.
The
inter-agency appraisal council shall be composed of at least 07 members. The
President is the leader of the provincial People's Committee and members are
leaders from relevant Departments, commune-level People's Committees and
experts in the fields of fishery and biodiversity
3. An
appraisal of the provincial MPA establishment project shall cover at least:
a)
Necessity of establishment of the MPA (including legal and practical bases);
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c)
Geographic location, boundary and area of the MPA in conformity with the
planning for protection and exploitation of aquatic resources; boundary and
area of dedicated zones and ecotone of MPA;
d) Plans
for biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration; protection and
conservation of natural landscapes, cultural and historical values;
dd)
Career change plan tailored for households and individuals involved in catching
of aquatic products and aquaculture in the MPA;
e)
Solutions and organization of implementation;
g) Draft
Regulations on management of the MPA;
h) Other
contents as requested by the authority appraising the project.
Article 28. Decision on establishment of provincial MPAs
1. Within
15 working days from the date on which the inter-agency appraisal council
issues the report on appraisal of the project on establishment of the
provincial MPA, the Department of Agriculture and Environment shall complete
the application and submit it to the Chairperson of the provincial People’s Committee
for establishment of the MPA.
2. An
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b) The
MPA establishment project (finalized in accordance with the appraisal opinions
of the inter-agency appraisal council);
c)
Written summation and explanation for opinions of the Ministry of Agriculture
and Environment; relevant Departments, relevant commune-level People's
Committees, and opinions of residential community legally residing in and
around the area where the MPA is expected to be established;
d) The
inter-agency appraisal council’s report on appraisal of the project on
establishment of the MPA;
dd)
Written summation and explanation for opinions of the inter-agency appraisal
council;
e) Other relevant
documents (if any).
3. Within
05 working days from the date of receipt of the application from the Department
of Agriculture and Environment, the Chairperson of the provincial People's
Committee shall issue a decision on establishment of the MPA, using the Form
No. 04 in the Appendix V enclosed with this Circular.
Article 29. Adjustment of boundaries and area of provincial
maps
1. The
MPA management board or organization assigned to manage the MPA shall request
the Department of Agriculture and Environment to appraise the application for
adjustment of a MPA’s boundary and area after:
a)
Formulating a project on adjustment of the MPA’s boundary and area, using Form
No. 05 in Appendix V issued together with this Circular;
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c)
Seeking opinions of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment; relevant
Departments, relevant commune-level People's Committees on adjustment of the
MPA’s boundary and area. Within 15 working days from the date of receipt of the
request for opinions, the consulted agencies and organizations shall be
responsible for providing written responses.
2. An
application for appraisal includes:
a) An
application form for appraisal of the project on adjustment of the MPA’s
boundary and area;
b) The
project on adjustment of the MPA’s boundary and area;
c)
Written summation and explanation for opinions of the Ministry of Agriculture
and Environment; relevant Departments, relevant commune-level People's
Committees, and opinions of the residential community legally residing in and
around the MPA of which boundary and area are expected to be adjusted;
d) Other
relevant documents (if any).
4. The
appraisal shall cover:
a)
Necessity of adjustment of the MPA’s boundary and area (including legal and
practical bases);
b)
Adjustment objectives;
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d) Plans
for biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration; protection and
conservation of natural landscapes, cultural and historical values;
dd)
Career change plan tailored for households and individuals involved in catching
of aquatic products and aquaculture within the adjusted boundary and area;
e)
Solutions and organization of implementation;
g) Other
contents as requested by the authority appraising the project on establishment
of the MPA.
5. Within
30 working days from the date of receipt of the application as specified in
clause 3 of this Article, the Department of Agriculture and Environment shall
request the provincial People’s Committee to establish an inter-agency
appraisal council and organize the appraisal council.
The
inter-agency appraisal council shall be composed of at least 07 members. The
President is the leader of the provincial People's Committee and members are
leaders from relevant Departments, commune-level People's Committees and
experts in the fields of fishery and biodiversity.
Within 05
working days from the date on which the meeting of the inter-agency appraisal
council ends, the provincial People’s Committee shall issue a report on
appraisal of the project on adjustment of the MPA's boundary and area.
6. Within
15 working days from the date of receipt of the report on appraisal of the
project on adjustment of the provincial MPA’s boundary and area from the
inter-agency appraisal council, the MPA management board or organization
assigned to manage MPA shall complete the application and request the
Department of Agriculture and Environment to submit the application to the
Chairperson of the provincial People’s Committee for adjustment of the MPA's
boundary and area.
7. An
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b)
Project on adjustment of the MPA’s boundary and area (finalized in accordance
with the appraisal opinions of the inter-agency appraisal council);
c)
Written summation and explanation for opinions of the Ministry of Agriculture
and Environment; relevant Departments, relevant commune-level People's
Committees, and opinions of the residential community legally residing in and
around the MPA of which boundary and area are expected to be adjusted;
d) Report
on appraisal of the project on adjustment of the MPA’s boundary and area,
prepared by the inter-agency appraisal council;
dd)
Written summation and explanation for opinions of the inter-agency appraisal
council;
e) Other
relevant documents (if any).
8. Within
03 working days from the date of receipt of the application in accordance with
clause 7 of this Article, the Department of Agriculture and Environment shall
request the provincial People's Committee to issue a decision on adjustment of
the MPA’s boundary and area.
9. Within
05 working days from the date of receipt of the application from the Department
of Agriculture and Environment, the Chairperson of the provincial People's
Committee shall issue a decision on adjustment of the provincial MPA’s boundary
and area, using the Form No. 06 in the Appendix V enclosed with this Circular.
Chapter VI
MARKING OF
FISHING GEARS; FISHING OCCUPATIONS AND GEARS BANNED FROM USE FOR COMMERCIAL
FISHING; AREAS BANNED FROM COMMERCIAL FISHING FOR A FIXED TERM
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1.
Regarding longlines and gillnets with nets stretching at sea with a length of
over 200m, and trawls, it is required to mark sea fishing gears according to
Regulations on Preventing Collisions at Sea.
2.
Regarding the commercial fishing using “chà” (a kind of fishing net) at sea, it
is required to display signs indicating areas where fishing activities are
being carried out.
3.
Organizations and individuals engaged in commercial fishing shall mark fishing
gears according to regulations in the Appendix VII enclosed with this Circular.
Article 31. Fishing occupations and gears banned from use
for commercial fishing
1.
Criteria for determining fishing occupations and gears banned from use in
commercial fishing
Fishing
occupations and gears banned from use in commercial fishing shall be determined
by one of the following criteria:
a)
Fishing occupations and gears harm or destroy aquatic resources, living
environment of aquatic species and aquatic ecosystem whose effects have been
assessed;
b)
Fishing occupations and gears are included in the list of banned fishing
occupations and gears prescribed by the regional fisheries management
organization to which Vietnam is a party or a cooperating non-party.
2. The
list of fishing occupations and gears banned from use in commercial fishing in
offshore zones is provided in the Appendix VIII hereof.
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1.
Criteria for determining areas banned from commercial fishing for a fixed term
Areas
banned from commercial fishing for a fixed term shall be determined by one of
the following criteria:
a)
Reproductive areas and areas where the density of roe of aquatic species is
higher than that in neighboring areas;
b) Areas
where aquatic species that have not reached sexual maturity live and areas
where the density of juvenile fish, juvenile shrimps and larvae of aquatic
species is higher than that in neighboring areas;
c) Areas
to which aquatic species migrate for reproductive purposes;
d) Areas
banned from commercial fishing prescribed by the regional fisheries management
organization to which Vietnam is a party or a cooperating non-party.
2. The
list of areas banned from commercial fishing for a fixed term in offshore
zones, areas covering both inshore and offshore zones; inshore zones or inland
zones spanning two or more provinces or cities is provided in the Appendix IX
hereof.
Chapter VII
IMPLEMENTATION
PROVISIONS
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1. This
Circular takes effect from January 01, 2026.
2. This
Circular replaces the Circular No. 19/2018/TT-BNNPTNT dated November 15, 2018
of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development;
3.
Article 1 of the Circular No. 01/2022/TT-BNNPTNT dated January 18, 2022 of the
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development shall be annulled;
4.
Articles 11, 12, 13 and 15 of the Circular No. 10/2025/TT- BNNMT dated June 19,
2025 of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development shall be annulled;
5.
Article 1 of the Circular No. 30/2025/TT-BNNMT dated June 27, 2025 of the
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development shall be annulled;
Article 34. Transitional clauses
1. Any
application for recognition and assignment of management to a community or
application for amendments to the Decision on recognition and assignment of
management to a community in charge of co-management of protection of aquatic
resources that has been received by a competent state authority/person before
the effective date of this Circular but has not completely been processed shall
continue to be processed in accordance with regulations of the law at the time
of receipt; unless the organization/individual wishes to proceed in accordance
with this Circular.
2. A
written approval for catching of endangered, precious and rare aquatic species
issued before the effective date of this Circular that is still valid shall
remain valid until the expiry date prescribed in the written approval.
3. Any
project on establishment of a provincial MPA or project on adjustment of the
provincial MPA’s boundary and area for which the inter-agency appraisal
council’s meeting was held before the effective date of this Circular shall
continue to be implemented in accordance with regulations at the time of
receipt of the application to be appraised until the Chairperson of the
provincial People's Committee issues a decision on establishment or adjustment
of the MPA’s boundary and area.
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5. The
list of areas banned from commercial fishing for a fixed term, as specified in
Appendix XI issued together with this Circular shall expire after the
provincial People’s Committee promulgates the list of areas banned from
commercial fishing for a fixed term at coastal, inshore or inland zones as
prescribed in point a, clause 5, Article 13 amended by clause 2, Article 14 of
the Law on amendments to some articles concerning agriculture and environment
of 15 Laws.
6. The
list of protected zones of aquatic resources as specified in Appendix XII
issued together with this Circular shall expire after the Chairperson of the
provincial People’s Committee promulgates the list of protected zones of
aquatic resources at coastal, inshore or inland zones under its management as
prescribed in point a, clause 2, Article 17 amended by clause 4, Article 14 of
the Law on amendments to some articles concerning agriculture and environment
of 15 Laws.
Article 35. Responsibilities
1.
Responsibilities of provincial fishery authorities affiliated to the Ministry
of Agriculture and Environment:
a) Direct
and provide professional guidance on protection and development of aquatic
resources;
b)
Provide training and disseminate regulations of this Circular to organizations
and individuals involved in protection and development of aquatic resources;
c)
Conduct inspections of compliance with regulations in this Circular in
localities nationwide.
2.
Responsibilities of provincial People’s Committees:
a) Direct
provincial specialized agencies and commune-level authorities to organize the
compliance with regulations of this Circular;
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c)
Request provincial People's Councils to issue and organize implementation of
policies on provision of assistance for co-management of protection of aquatic
resources; policies on provision of assistance for fishermen when they are
prohibited from fishing in their provinces, in each period and within their
capacity to balance local government budgets;
d) Direct
commune-level authorities and functional agencies to preside over and cooperate
with communities in carry out patrol, inspection, control and handle violations
within their jurisdiction in co-management areas. Develop plans and allocate
funding for co-management of protection of aquatic resources;
dd)
Direct Departments of Agriculture and Environment and commune-level People's
Committees to conduct reviews and amend Decisions on recognition and assignment
of management to communities in charge of co-management of protection of
aquatic resources, issued before the effective date of this Circular, in
accordance with applicable regulations on provincial administrative divisions and
organization of two-level local governments;
e) Assign
fisheries resources surveillance forces to carry out patrol, inspection,
control and handle violations in MPAs under their management.
3.
Responsibilities of relevant organizations and individuals:
Agencies,
organizations, and individuals involved in investigation and assessment of
aquatic resources and living environment of aquatic species shall be
responsible for managing, using, storing, and securing information, sharing
data and results of investigation in accordance with the law on archives and
other relevant laws.
4.
Difficulties or new issues that arise during the implementation of this
Circular should be promptly reported to the fishery authority affiliated to the
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development that will send a consolidated
report to the Ministry for consideration and amendments./.
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