On January 10, 2022, the Government officially issued Decree No. 08/2022/NĐ-CP, detailing a number of articles of the Law on Environmental Protection No. 72/2020/QH14. This Decree serves as the legal basis for environmental management and protection activities nationwide.
Document Title: Decree No. 08/2022/NĐ-CP detailing a number of articles of the Law on Environmental Protection.
Document Type: Decree
Sector/Field: Natural Resources and Environment
Document Number: 08/2022/NĐ-CP
Issuing Body: The Government of Vietnam
Signatory: Le Van Thanh – Deputy Prime Minister
Date of Issuance: January 10, 2022
Effective Date: January 10, 2022
Current Status: Currently in effect.
Decree No. 08/2022/NĐ-CP Appendices
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