JAKARTA - The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) reported findings of massive environmental damage at the mine site on Citlim Island, Sugie Besar District, Karimun Regency, Riau Islands.
During an inspection conducted by the KKP on Citlim Island some time ago, it was found that one mining business permit (IUP) company was still actively mining for sand, while the other two companies were no longer operating because the IUP validity period had ended.
"KKP also found massive damage to the location of the issuance of the IUP which has the potential to disrupt the coastal ecosystem of Citlim Island, considering that mining is carried out in coastal border areas," wrote the official statement of the KKP, Thursday, June 19.
In this regard, the KKP through the Directorate General of Marine and Fishery Resources Supervision (PSDKP) will follow up with supervision and prosecution, as a law enforcement measure in coastal areas and small islands prone to illegal exploitation.
The Director General of Marine Management of the KKP Koswara emphasized that mining is not a priority activity on small islands, as regulated in Law (UU) Number 1 of 2014 concerning Amendments to Law No. 27/2007 concerning Management of Coastal and Small Islands.
mineral mining activities are even prohibited if they cause damage, pollution and harm the community.
"Mining activities have an ecological impact, especially those that are illegal not only violate the law, but also threaten environmental sustainability, damage marine ecosystems and interfere with coastal livelihoods of coastal communities," said Koswara.
Meanwhile, the Director of Coastal and Small Islands of the Directorate General of Marine Management of the KKP, Ahmad Aris, said that Citlim Island with an area of 22.94 square kilometers is very small because it has an area of under 100 square kilometers.
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According to him, the KKP has the authority to grant permits in the use of small islands in other use areas (APL), both for foreign investors and recommendations for domestic investment.
Even so, he said, the use of small islands and the surrounding waters has strict requirements that must be obeyed.
"Among them are required to meet environmental management requirements, pay attention to the capabilities and sustainability of the local water system and use environmentally friendly technology," said Aris.
The restrictions on mining on small islands are getting tighter with the issuance of case decision Number 35/PUU-XXI/2023 regarding Material Testing of Law Number 1 of 2014 concerning Amendments to Law Number 27 of 2007 concerning Management of Coastal and Small Islands Regions on March 21, 2024.
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