These Are 9 Points Of Revision Of The Minerba Law That Will Be Ratified Today

Illustration of mining management (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The revision of the Law on Mineral and Coal Mining (UU Minerba) was immediately ratified at the DPR plenary meeting on Tuesday 18 February. The Legislation Body (Baleg) of the DPR and the government have agreed on nine main points of amendments to the revision of the Minerba Law.

Chairman of the Working Committee (Panja) for the Revision of the Minerba Law Martin Manurung revealed that this change was aimed at strengthening the regulation of the mining sector and adjusting the rules to the decision of the Constitutional Court (MK).

"The minister, leadership, and members of the legislative body, as well as the audience we respect, along with the points of change in the Minerba Bill that has been discussed and agreed upon," said Martin Manurung at the DPR Baleg plenary meeting at the parliament complex.

The following are nine points of change in the revision of the Minerba Law:

1. Adjustment to the Constitutional Court's decision. Amendments to Article 17A, Article 22A, Article 31A, and Article 169A were made to adjust the rules to the decision of the Constitutional Court.

2. Change in the definition of feasibility studies. Article 1 number 16 rearranges the definition of feasibility studies in mining licensing.

3. Obligation to fulfill domestic needs. Article 5 emphasizes that Mining Business Permit holders (IUP) or Special Mining Business Permits (IUPK) must prioritize domestic needs before exporting. SOEs that manage strategic resources receive priority on mineral and coal supply.

4. Integration of licensing electronically. Article 35 paragraph (5), Article 51 paragraphs (4) and (5), and Article 60 paragraphs (4) and (5) confirm that mining permits will be carried out through an integrated electronic system managed by the central government.

5. The involvement of local governments in post-mining reclamation. Article 100 paragraph (2) requires local governments to be involved in post-mining reclamation and mitigation of impacts.

6. Strengthening community empowerment programs. Article 108 requires mining companies to carry out social and environmental responsibility programs (CSR). In addition, companies are required to involve local and customary communities in mining operations and develop business partnerships and community-based economic empowerment.

7. Environmental audits in the mining industry. Article 169A adds environmental audit provisions for mining companies to increase supervision and sustainability of the mining industry.

8. Settlement of overlapping mining permit conflicts. Article 171B stipulates that IUPs that have overlapping conflicts based on the evaluation of the central government will be revoked and returned to the state.

9. Monitoring and reviewing of the Minerba Law. Article 174A regulates the mechanism for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the Minerba Law after it is enforced.

The revision of the Minerba Law which will be ratified aims to improve mining regulations, strengthen sustainability aspects, and ensure that national interests remain prioritized. With this change, the government hopes that the mining industry will be more transparent, accountable, and have a positive impact on the community.