This Circular guides the implementation of provisions on environmental remediation and restoration and deposit for environmental remediation and restoration of the mineral mining activities of Resolution No. 19/2015/ND-CP dated 14/02/2015 of the Government detailing the implementation of some articles of the Law on Environmental Protection (Hereafter referred to as Decree No. 19/2015/ND-CP including:

1. The order, procedures and contents of appraisal, approval, inspection and certification of completion of environmental remediation and restoration plan (hereafter referred to as plan) and the additional environmental remediation and restoration plan (hereafter referred to as additional plan) of the mineral mining activities.

2. Making of deposit for environmental remediation and restoration of mineral mining activities.

Article 2. Subjects of application

This Circular applies to the state organs, organizations and individuals carrying out the mineral mining activities (hereafter referred to as organizations and individuals) and other relevant organizations and individuals.