JAKARTA - The Ministry of Environment (KLH) has frozen 80 environmental permits in the coal and nickel extraction sector as part of an evaluation for mining activities.
"So, we have 1,358 units of coal and nickel extraction that we are currently evaluating. To date, only 250 units have been completed. Of these 250 units, the environmental permits that we have frozen are around 80," said Minister of Environment (Environment) / Head of the Environment Control Agency (BPLH), Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, February 25.
The freezing of environmental permits is potentially increasing. Minister Hanif said the evaluation process is still ongoing. One aspect that is evaluated includes contributions when flooding occurs in an area.
The focus of the evaluation was carried out in 14 critical provinces that have large coal and nickel mines.
"So, the results of the analysis are called by the person in charge, then the report is prepared, the field findings. After that, it is shifted to the legal approach," said Hanif.
The legal approach can take the form of administrative sanctions, government coercion to conduct environmental audits, to civil lawsuits.
KLH/BPLH Through the Deputy for Law Enforcement (Gakkum), 30 cases are being monitored, including those carried out through the courts.
The lawsuit was filed by KLH/BPLH as a form of warning so that other companies ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
"Maybe the country's acceptance is very big, because maybe we will get this Rp5-6 trillion from his disobedience. This does not mean that we use this as the only one, no. This deterrent effect we hope will resonate, so that others will be careful," said Hanif Faisol Nurofiq.
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