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Date of issuance: June 29, 2026

Effective date: July 1, 2026

Status: Valid until: 01/03/2027

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Resolution 17/2026/NQ-CP on reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures and reducing and simplifying business conditions under the management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

GOVERMENT ---	SOCIAL REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness -----
Number: 17/2026/NQ-CP	Hanoi, date 29 month 4 year 2026

RESOLUTION

REGARDING REDUCTION, DECENTRALIZATION, SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCTION, SIMPLIFICATION OF BUSINESS CONDITIONS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF MANAGEMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT

Based on the Law on Organization of the Government No. 63/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to Law on Organization of Local Government No. 72/2025/QH15;

Based on the Law on Promulgation of Legal Documents No. 64/2025/QH15, amended and supplemented by Law No. 87/2025/QH15;

As requested by the Minister of Agriculture and Environment;

The government has issued a Resolution on reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures and reducing and simplifying business conditions under the management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Article 1. Scope

This resolution stipulates the reduction, decentralization, and simplification of administrative procedures and the reduction and simplification of business conditions under the management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, which is under the authority of the Government.

Article 2. Principles for reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures and reducing and simplifying business conditions.

1. The reduction, decentralization, and simplification of administrative procedures and the reduction and simplification of business conditions must ensure that they facilitate organizations and individuals, create a favorable, healthy, and fair business environment; promote innovation and creativity; increase the proactive role of local governments; enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of state management; and create a strong transformation in administrative governance.

2. Continue comprehensive reforms, improve the efficiency of the one-stop shop and integrated one-stop shop mechanisms; ensure transparency, optimize processes, and implement administrative procedures regardless of administrative boundaries; increase labor productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of management, creating a strong transformation in administrative governance.

3. The reduction and simplification of administrative procedures must be linked to mechanisms for post-inspection, verification, supervision, and handling of violations by competent state agencies.

Article 3. Reduction, decentralization, simplification of administrative procedures and reduction and simplification of business conditions under the management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

1. Reduce, decentralize, and simplify administrative procedures and reduce and simplify business conditions in the fisheries and fisheries inspection sectors as specified in Appendix I attached to this Resolution.

2. Reduce, decentralize, and simplify administrative procedures and reduce and simplify business conditions in the forestry and forest protection sectors as specified in Appendix II attached to this Resolution.

3. Reduce, decentralize, and simplify administrative procedures and reduce and simplify business conditions in the field of nature conservation and biodiversity as specified in Appendix III attached to this Resolution.

4. Reduce, decentralize, and simplify administrative procedures and reduce and simplify business conditions in the field of surveying, mapping, and remote sensing as specified in Appendix IV attached to this Resolution.

5. Reduce, decentralize, and simplify administrative procedures and reduce and simplify business conditions in the land sector as specified in Appendix V attached to this Resolution.

6. Reduce, decentralize, and simplify administrative procedures and reduce and simplify business conditions in the irrigation sector as specified in Appendix VI attached to this Resolution.

7. Reduce, decentralize, and simplify administrative procedures and reduce and simplify business conditions in the water resources sector as specified in Appendix VII attached to this Resolution.

8. Reduce, decentralize, and simplify administrative procedures and reduce and simplify business conditions in the environmental sector as specified in Appendix VIII attached to this Resolution.

9. Reduce, decentralize, and simplify administrative procedures and reduce and simplify business conditions in the field of integrated marine and island management as specified in Appendix IX attached to this Resolution.

10. Reduce, decentralize, and simplify administrative procedures and reduce and simplify business conditions in the field of geology and minerals as specified in Appendix X attached to this Resolution.

11. Reduce, decentralize, and simplify administrative procedures and reduce and simplify business conditions in the agricultural extension sector as specified in Appendix XI attached to this Resolution.

12. Reduce, decentralize, and simplify administrative procedures and reduce and simplify business conditions in the field of climate change as specified in Appendix XII attached to this Resolution.

13. Reduce, decentralize, and simplify administrative procedures and reduce and simplify business conditions in the fields of crop cultivation and plant protection as specified in Appendix XIII attached to this Resolution.

14. Reduce, decentralize, and simplify administrative procedures and reduce and simplify business conditions in the livestock and veterinary sector as specified in Appendix XIV attached to this Resolution.

15. Reduce, decentralize, and simplify administrative procedures and reduce and simplify business conditions in the field of meteorology and hydrology as specified in Appendix XV attached to this Resolution.

Article 4. Implementation

1. Ministers and heads of ministerial-level agencies:

a) Be responsible for monitoring, urging, organizing, and inspecting the implementation of this Resolution within their authority;

b) Submit to competent agencies or individuals for promulgation, or promulgate within their authority, legal normative documents as specified in the Appendices attached to this Resolution, to reduce, decentralize, and simplify administrative procedures, and reduce and simplify business conditions, ensuring their effectiveness before March 1, 2027;

c) Publicize administrative procedures in accordance with the law on administrative procedure control.

2. The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee shall organize the implementation of the powers delegated in this Resolution.

3. Within three months from the effective date of this Resolution, agencies and units under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment shall be responsible for transferring the files for handling administrative procedures decentralized in this Resolution to the state agencies and authorized persons to whom the authority has been delegated.

4. The heads of agencies and units, as well as officials and public employees participating in the drafting and promulgation of this Resolution, may be considered for exclusion, exemption, or reduction of responsibility in accordance with Clause 11, Article 68 of Law No. 64/2025/QH15 on the Promulgation of Legal Normative Documents, as amended and supplemented by Law No. 87/2025/QH15.

Article 5. Terms enforcement

1. Effective Date

a) This Resolution shall be effective from April 29, 2026 to March 1, 2027, except as provided in point b of this clause.

b) The provisions in Section A of Appendix I, Section A of Appendix V, and Subsection A.2 of Section A of Appendix XIV issued together with this Resolution shall take effect at the same time as Appendix IV issued together with the Investment Law of 2025.

In cases where laws, resolutions of the National Assembly; ordinances, resolutions of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly; decrees, resolutions of the Government containing provisions on administrative procedures related to the provisions of this Resolution are adopted or promulgated after the effective date of this Resolution, and their effective date falls between April 29, 2026 and before March 1, 2027, the corresponding provisions in this Resolution shall cease to be effective from the effective date of those legal documents.

2. During the period in which this Resolution is in effect, if the regulations on administrative procedures and business conditions in this Resolution differ from relevant legal documents, the provisions of this Resolution shall prevail.

Recipients:
- Party Central Committee Secretariat;
- Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers;
– Ministries and ministerial-level agencies;
- People's Councils, People's Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities;
- Central Office and Party Committees;
- Office of the General Secretary;
- Office of the President;
- National Council and Committees of the National Assembly;
- Congress office;
- Supreme People's Court;
- People's Procuratorate of the Supreme;
- State audit;
– Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front;
– Central agencies of socio-political organizations;
– Office of the Government: Minister, Deputy Ministers, Assistant to the Prime Minister, Director General of the Government Portal,
Departments, Bureaus, subordinate units, Official Gazette;
– Save: VT, CĐS (2).

TM. GOVERMENT
Acting Prime Minister
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER

Pham Thi Thanh Tra

LIST OF APPENDICES

(Attached to Resolution No. 17/2026/NQ-CP dated April 29, 2026 of the Government)

Appendix I	Reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures, and reducing and simplifying business conditions in the fisheries and fisheries inspection sectors.
Appendix II	Reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures, and reducing and simplifying business conditions in the forestry and forest protection sectors.
Appendix III	Reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures, and reducing and simplifying business conditions in the field of nature conservation and biodiversity.
Appendix IV	Reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures, and reducing and simplifying business conditions in the surveying, mapping, and remote sensing sectors.
Appendix V	Reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures, and reducing and simplifying business conditions in the land sector.
Appendix VI	Reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures, and reducing and simplifying business conditions in the irrigation sector.
Appendix VII	Reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures, and reducing and simplifying business conditions in the water resources sector.
Appendix VIII	Reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures, and reducing and simplifying business conditions in the environmental sector.
Appendix IX	Reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures, and reducing and simplifying business conditions in the field of integrated marine and island management.
Appendix X	Reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures, and reducing and simplifying business conditions in the field of geology and minerals.
Appendix XI	Reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures, and reducing and simplifying business conditions in the agricultural extension sector.
Appendix XII	Reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures, and reducing and simplifying business conditions in the climate change sector.
Appendix XIII	Reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures, and reducing and simplifying business conditions in the fields of crop cultivation and plant protection.
Appendix XIV	Reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures, and reducing and simplifying business conditions in the livestock and veterinary sectors.
Appendix XV	Reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures, and reducing and simplifying business conditions in the field of meteorology and hydrology.

Appendix I

REDUCING, DECENTRALIZING, AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCING AND SIMPLIFYING BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE FISHERIES AND FISHERIES INSPECTION SECTOR

(Attached to Resolution No. 17/2026/NQ-CP) (Government Decree dated September 29, 2026)

A. REDUCING AND SIMPLIFYING BUSINESS CONDITIONS

The conditions regarding training and retraining facilities for fishing vessel crew members, as stipulated in Article 39 of Decree No. 41/2026/ND-CP detailing certain provisions and measures for the implementation of the Fisheries Law, are not being met.

B. CLASSIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

The authority of the state management agency for fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to issue and reissue Certificates of Confirmation for cage aquaculture facilities and key aquaculture species operating inland within the scope of management of two or more provinces/cities, and cage aquaculture facilities under the jurisdiction of the Minister of Agriculture and Environment in assigned sea areas, as stipulated in point c, clause 1, Article 21 of Decree No. 41/2026/ND-CP detailing some articles and measures for implementing the Law on Fisheries, is delegated to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee (the aquaculture facility owner can choose the locality to request the issuance of the Certificate).

1. Sequence and procedures for implementation:

a) The owner of the aquaculture facility submits the application to the agency designated by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to receive and process administrative procedures;

b) Within 08 working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid dossier, the competent authority specified in point a, clause 1, section B, Appendix 1 issued with this Resolution shall, based on the planning, plans, programs, schemes, and projects on aquaculture development in the locality approved by the competent authority, seek opinions from the remaining localities regarding cage aquaculture facilities, key aquaculture species operating inland within the management scope of 02 or more provinces/cities, and cage aquaculture facilities under the authority of the Minister of Agriculture and Environment (within 04 working days, the consulted locality must provide a written response; failure to respond within the deadline will be considered as consent) to appraise and issue a Certificate of Confirmation according to Form No. 27.NT, Appendix I issued with Decree No. 41/2026/ND-CP. If a certificate is not issued, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

2. The application dossier for the issuance or re-issuance of the Certificate of Aquaculture in Cage Farms, specifying the main aquaculture species and other relevant documents, shall comply with the provisions of Clauses 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 of Article 21 of Decree No. 41/2026/ND-CP.

3. Organizations and individuals whose applications for administrative procedures were received by state agencies or competent authorities before the effective date of this Resolution shall continue to be processed according to the provisions of the law at the time of receipt; except in cases where the organization or individual requests to be processed according to the provisions of this Resolution.

C. LIST OF LEGAL REGULATIONS REQUIRING AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENTATION

TT	Document	Articles, clauses, and points that need to be amended, supplemented, or repealed.	Drafting agency
1	Decree No. 41/2026/ND-CP dated January 25, 2026 of the Government provides detailed regulations on a number of articles and measures for the implementation of the Fisheries Law.	Article 21; Article 39	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Appendix II

REDUCING, DECENTRALIZING, AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCING AND SIMPLIFYING BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE FORESTRY AND FORESTRY INSPECTION SECTOR

(Attached to Resolution No. 17/2026/NQ-CP) (Government Decree dated September 29, 2026)

A. CUTTING AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Do not submit the required documents for the procedure of exemption or reduction of forest environmental service fees as stipulated in point c, clause 1, Article 75 of Decree No. 156/2018/ND-CP detailing the implementation of some articles of the Forestry Law.

B. LIST OF LEGAL NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS NEEDS REVISION AND ADDITION

TT	Document	Articles, clauses, and points that need to be amended, supplemented, or repealed.	Drafting agency
1	Government Decree No. 156/2018/ND-CP dated November 16, 2018, provides detailed regulations for the implementation of several articles of the Forestry Law.	Point c, Clause 1, Article 75	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Appendix III

REDUCING, DECENTRALIZING, AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCING AND SIMPLIFYING BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE FIELD OF NATURE CONSERVATION AND BIODIVERSITY

(Attached to Resolution No. 17/2026/NQ-CP) (Government Decree dated September 29, 2026)

A. CUTTING AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

IThe procedure for renewing the license for testing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as stipulated in Article 18 of Decree No. 69/2010/ND-CP on biosafety for genetically modified organisms, genetic samples, and products of genetically modified organisms, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 43/2026/ND-CP, is not being implemented.

Within 03 working days from the date of any change in information regarding the organization or individual granted the license to test genetically modified organisms, the organization or individual receiving the license shall notify the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment using the form in Appendix 3.1 attached to this Appendix. Within 03 working days from the date of receiving the notification, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment shall publicly disclose the change in information as prescribed on the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment's electronic portal.

IIThe procedure for reissuing the Biosafety Certificate under Article 23 of Decree No. 69/2010/ND-CP on biosafety for genetically modified organisms, genetic samples and products of genetically modified organisms, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 43/2026/ND-CP, is not implemented.

Within 03 working days from the date of any change in information regarding the organization or individual granted the Biosafety Certificate, the organization or individual receiving the certificate shall notify the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment using the form prescribed in Appendix 3.1 attached to this Appendix. Within 03 working days from the date of receiving the notification, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment shall publicly disclose the change in information as prescribed on the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment's electronic portal.

IIIThe procedure for reissuing the Certificate of Eligibility for Genetically Modified Organisms as Food and Animal Feed, as stipulated in Article 33 of Decree No. 69/2010/ND-CP on biosafety for genetically modified organisms, genetic samples, and products of genetically modified organisms, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 43/2026/ND-CP, is not being carried out.

Within 03 working days from the date of any change in information regarding the organization or individual granted the Certificate of Eligibility for Genetically Modified Organisms for Food and Animal Feed Use, the organization or individual receiving the license shall notify the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment using the form prescribed in Appendix 3.1 attached to this Appendix. Within 03 working days from the date of receiving the notification, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment shall publicly disclose the change in information as prescribed on the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment's electronic portal.

IVThe procedure for reissuing the Certificate of Eligibility for Use in Closed-Loop Production of Genetically Modified Organisms as stipulated in Article 37a of Decree No. 69/2010/ND-CP on biosafety for genetically modified organisms, genetic samples, and products of genetically modified organisms, as supplemented by Decree No. 43/2026/ND-CP, is not being implemented.

Within 03 working days from the date of any change in information regarding the organization or individual granted the Certificate of Genetically Modified Organisms Eligible for Use in Closed-Loop Production, the organization or individual receiving the license shall notify the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment using the form prescribed in Appendix 3.1 attached to this Appendix. Within 03 working days from the date of receiving the notification, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment shall publicly disclose the change in information as prescribed on the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment's website.

B. LIST OF LEGAL NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS REQUIRING AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENTATION

TT	Document	Articles, clauses, and points that need to be amended, supplemented, or repealed.	Drafting agency
1	Government Decree No. 69/2010/ND-CP dated June 21, 2010, on biosafety for genetically modified organisms, genetic samples, and products of genetically modified organisms.	– Clause 5 of Article 18, Clause 4 of Article 23, Clause 3 of Article 33 and Clause 5 of Article 37a; the title and Clause 1, Clause 7 of Article 18; the title and Clause 1 of Article 23; the title and Clause 1 of Article 33 and the title and Clause 1, Clause 7 of Article 37a; Article 8	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
2	Government Decree No. 43/2026/ND-CP dated January 26, 2026, amending and supplementing a number of articles of decrees in the field of nature conservation and biodiversity.	– Clause 3, Article 42; Appendix I	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Appendix 3.1. SAMPLE NOTIFICATION OF INFORMATION CHANGE

(2) ---	SOCIAL REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness -----
Number:…./TB-…	………, date …… month …… year ……

NOTIFICATION

Regarding changes to the information of organizations and individuals granted Certificates (1)

To: Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Based on Document (1) attached to Decision No. ………/QD-BNNMT dated …… month …… year ……;

1. Information of the Organization or individual in the Document (1):

– Name of Organization/Individual:………………………………………………………….

– Name of representative: ……………………………………………………………

- Address: …………………………………………………………………………

– Phone number: ……………… Fax (if any): ………………………………….

2. Changes in information of organizations and individuals:

– Name of Organization, individual: (2)…………………………………………………..

– Name of representative: ……………………………………………………………

- Address: …………………………………………………………………………

– Phone number: ……………… Fax (if any): ………………………………..

3. Commitment:

We, (2), commit:

– I am legally responsible for the accuracy and legality of the information provided above;

– Fully fulfill the responsibilities stipulated in the Certificate (1) issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment; the legal regulations on biosafety and other relevant legal regulations.

4. Supporting documents (if any):

– ………………………………………………………………………………….

(2)
(Signature, full name of representative, seal (if any))

Note: (1) Test permit/Certificate of genetically modified organisms suitable for food and animal feed/Certificate of biosafety/Certificate of genetically modified organisms suitable for use in closed production.

Appendix IV

REDUCING, DECENTRALIZING, AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCING AND SIMPLIFYING BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE FIELD OF MAPPING AND REMOTE SENSING

(Attached to Resolution No. 17/2026/NQ-CP) (Government Decree dated September 29, 2026)

Section 1. SURVEYING AND MAPPING FIELD

A. CUTTING AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

IThe procedures for providing information, data, and surveying and mapping products as stipulated in Articles 21 and 22 of Decree No. 27/2019/ND-CP detailing certain provisions of the Law on Surveying and Mapping, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 136/2021/ND-CP, Decree No. 22/2023/ND-CP, and Decree No. 39/2026/ND-CP, shall not be implemented.

The provision of information, data, surveying and mapping products is carried out in accordance with the Law on Surveying and Mapping, the Law on Access to Information, the Law on Data, and other relevant laws. Organizations and individuals exploiting and using information, data, surveying and mapping products, which are public assets, must pay fees as prescribed by law.

IIThe time limit for carrying out the procedure for granting licenses for surveying and mapping activities at points d and e, Clause 3, Article 33 of Decree No. 27/2019/ND-CP detailing some provisions of the Law on Surveying and Mapping, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 136/2021/ND-CP and Decree No. 39/2026/ND-CP, is stipulated as follows:

1. Within 05 working days from the date of receiving complete and valid documents, the specialized agency for surveying and mapping under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is responsible for organizing the assessment of the documents and preparing an assessment report on the application for a surveying and mapping license for organizations;

2. Within 05 working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application, the specialized agency on agriculture and environment under the People's Committee of the province shall be responsible for organizing the appraisal and sending the appraisal report along with the application for a surveying and mapping license to the specialized agency on surveying and mapping under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment via the online public service system of the People's Committee of the province or centrally-administered city, which is linked to the online public service system of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment or the National Public Service Portal, or via postal service to the specialized agency on surveying and mapping under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment;”.

IIIThe time limit for carrying out the procedure for granting surveying and mapping practice certificates as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 47 of Decree No. 27/2019/ND-CP detailing some provisions of the Law on Surveying and Mapping, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 136/2021/ND-CP and Decree No. 39/2026/ND-CP, is as follows:

Within 07 working days from the date of receiving the application for a professional practice certificate as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 46 of Decree No. 27/2019/ND-CP (amended and supplemented by Clause 2, Article 1 of Decree No. 39/2026/ND-CP), the head of the competent authority shall sign and issue the surveying and mapping professional practice certificate.

B. LIST OF LEGAL NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS NEEDS REVISION AND ADDITION

TT	Document	Articles, clauses, and points that need to be amended, supplemented, or repealed.	Drafting agency
1	Government Decree No. 27/2019/ND-CP dated March 13, 2019, detailing a number of articles of the Law on Surveying and Mapping, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 136/2021/ND-CP and Decree No. 39/2026/ND-CP.	Points d and e of Clause 3, Article 33; Clause 1, Article 47	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Section 2. REMOTE SENSING FIELD

A. CUTTING AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

The procedures for providing remote sensing image information and data as stipulated in Articles 23 and 25 of Decree No. 03/2019/ND-CP on remote sensing activities were not implemented.

The provision of remote sensing information and data is carried out in accordance with the Law on Access to Information, the Law on Data, and other relevant laws. Organizations and individuals exploiting and using remote sensing imagery data must pay fees as prescribed by law.

B. LIST OF LEGAL NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS NEEDS REVISION AND ADDITION

TT	Document	Articles, clauses, and points that need to be amended, supplemented, or repealed.	Drafting agency
1	Government Decree No. 03/2019/ND-CP dated January 4, 2019, on remote sensing activities.	Article 23 and Article 25	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Appendix V

CUTTING DOWN, DECENTRALIZING, AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND CUTTING DOWN AND SIMPLIFYING BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE FIELD OF LAND MANAGEMENT

(Attached to Resolution No. 17/2026/NQ-CP) (Government Decree dated September 29, 2026)

A. REDUCING AND SIMPLIFYING BUSINESS CONDITIONS

I. The business conditions regarding consulting services for land survey and assessment, as stipulated in Article 17 of Decree No. 101/2024/ND-CP on basic land survey; registration and issuance of land use right certificates, ownership certificates of assets attached to land, and land information systems, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 226/2025/ND-CP, are not being implemented.

IIThe business conditions regarding consulting services for land use planning and plans, as stipulated in Article 23 of Decree No. 102/2024/ND-CP detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Land Law, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 226/2025/ND-CP, are not applicable.

B. LIST OF LEGAL NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS NEEDS REVISION AND ADDITION

TT	Document	Articles, clauses, and points that need to be amended, supplemented, or repealed.	Drafting agency
1	Government Decree No. 101/2024/ND-CP dated July 29, 2024, regulates basic land surveys; registration and issuance of land use right certificates and ownership certificates for assets attached to land; and the Land Information System.	Article 17	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
2	Decree No. 102/2024/ND-CP dated July 30, 2024 of the Government provides detailed regulations for the implementation of a number of articles of the Land Law.	Article 23	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
3	Decree No. 226/2025/ND-CP dated August 15, 2025 of the Government on amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Decrees detailing the implementation of the Land Law.	Points a and b of Clause 16, Article 1; Clause 2, Article 3; Clause 1, Article 4.	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Appendix VI

CUTTING DOWN, DECENTRALIZING, AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND CUTTING DOWN AND SIMPLIFYING INVESTMENT AND BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE IRRIGATION SECTOR

(Attached to Resolution No. 17/2026/NQ-CP) (Government Decree dated September 29, 2026)

A. CUTTING AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

I. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for granting operating permits within the protected area of irrigation works, as stipulated in point c, clause 1, Article 22 of Decree No. 40/2026/ND-CP detailing some provisions of the Law on Irrigation, is as follows:

Within the following timeframes: 13 working days for activities specified in Clauses 1, 2, and 8 of Article 15 of Decree No. 40/2026/ND-CP; 6 working days for activities specified in Clauses 3 and 5 of Article 15 of Decree No. 40/2026/ND-CP; and 06 working days for activities specified in Clauses 4, 08, and 7 of Article 15 of Decree No. 40/2026/ND-CP, from the date of receiving complete dossiers, the specialized agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle the dossiers shall organize the assessment and submit it to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for consideration and issuance of the license. If the conditions are not met, a written response must be provided to the organization or individual stating the reasons for not issuing the license.

For dossiers that have been received by the competent authority or have been postmarked before the effective date of this Resolution, the time for processing administrative procedures will continue to be implemented according to Decree No. 40/2026/ND-CP.

II. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for granting operating licenses within the protected area of irrigation works, as stipulated in point c, clause 2, Article 22 of Decree No. 40/2026/ND-CP, is as follows:

Within the following timeframes: 11 working days for activities specified in Clauses 1, 2, and 8 of Article 15 of Decree No. 40/2026/ND-CP; 4 working days for activities specified in Clauses 3 and 5 of Article 15 of Decree No. 40/2026/ND-CP; and 6 working days for activities specified in Clauses 04, 06, and 7 of Article 15 of Decree No. 40/2026/ND-CP, from the date of receiving complete dossiers, the specialized agency assigned by the People's Committee of the commune to handle the dossiers shall organize the assessment and submit it to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune for consideration and issuance of the license. If the conditions are not met, a written response must be provided to the organization or individual stating the reasons for not issuing the license.

III. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for granting, renewing, or adjusting the content of operating licenses within the protected area of irrigation works, as stipulated in point c, clause 1, Article 24 of Decree No. 40/2026/ND-CP, is as follows:

Within the following timeframes: 8 working days for activities stipulated in Clauses 1, 2, and 08 of Article 15 of Decree No. 40/2026/ND-CP; 02 working days for activities stipulated in Clauses 3 and 5 of Article 15 of Decree No. 40/2026/ND-CP; and 6 working days for activities stipulated in Clauses 4, 06, and 7 of Article 15 of Decree No. 40/2026/ND-CP, from the date of receiving complete dossiers, the specialized agency assigned by the Provincial People's Committee to handle the dossiers shall organize the appraisal and submit it to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for consideration and issuance of the license for extension or adjustment of content. If the conditions are not met, a written response must be provided to the organization or individual stating the reasons.

IV. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for granting, renewing, or adjusting the content of operating licenses within the protected area of irrigation works, as stipulated in point c, clause 2, Article 24 of Decree No. 40/2026/ND-CP, is as follows:

Within 6 working days for activities stipulated in Clauses 1, 2, and 8 of Article 15 of Decree No. 40/2026/ND-CP; 06 working days for activities stipulated in Clauses 3 and 5 of Article 15 of Decree No. 40/2026/ND-CP; and 4 working days for activities stipulated in Clauses 02, 04, and 7 of Article 15 of Decree No. 40/2026/ND-CP, from the date of receiving complete documents, the specialized agency assigned by the People's Committee of the commune to handle the documents shall organize the assessment and submit it to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune for consideration and issuance of the license for extension or adjustment of content. If the conditions are not met, a written response must be provided to the organization or individual stating the reasons.

B. LIST OF LEGAL NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS NEEDS REVISION AND ADDITION

Document

Articles, clauses, and points that need to be amended, supplemented, or repealed.

Drafting agency

Government Decree 40/2026/ND-CP dated January 25, 2026, provides detailed regulations on a number of articles of the Law on Irrigation.

– Point c, Clause 1, Point c, Clause 2 of Article 22;

– Point c, Clause 1, Point c, Clause 2, Article 24.

Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Appendix VII

REDUCING, DECENTRALIZING, AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCING AND SIMPLIFYING BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE WATER RESOURCES SECTOR

(Attached to Resolution No. 17/2026/NQ-CP) (Government Decree dated September 29, 2026)

A. CUTTING AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

The procedure for renewing groundwater drilling licenses under Article 36 of Decree No. 54/2024/ND-CP regulating groundwater drilling, declaration, registration, licensing, water resource services, and water resource exploitation fees, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 23/2026/ND-CP, is not being implemented.

In cases where the name of the license holder has changed due to a name change, transfer, handover, merger, division, or organizational restructuring, but without any changes to other contents of the license:

Within 30 days of the completion of the transfer, the transferee, merging party, or split party must meet the conditions for obtaining a groundwater drilling license and must send a written notification of the change of license holder name to the competent licensing authority. The notification document is an integral part of the issued groundwater drilling license.

The notification includes: Information related to the change of license holder name; commitment to fulfilling responsibilities and obligations as stipulated in the License. The transferee, recipient of the handover, merger, split, or restructuring must continue to fulfill the responsibilities and obligations as stipulated in the License.

B. LIST OF LEGAL NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS NEEDS REVISION AND ADDITION

TT	Document	Articles, clauses, and points that need to be amended, supplemented, or repealed.	Drafting agency
1.	Decree No. 54/2024/ND-CP dated May 16, 2024, regulating the practice of groundwater drilling, declaration, registration, licensing, water resource services, and fees for water resource exploitation rights, has been amended and supplemented by Decree No. 23/2026/ND-CP.	Article 36	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Appendix VIII

CUTTING DOWN, DECENTRALIZING, AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND CUTTING DOWN AND SIMPLIFYING BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR

(Attached to Resolution No. 17/2026/NQ-CP) (Government Decree dated September 29, 2026)

A. CUTTING AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Failure to carry out the certification and accreditation procedures for conformity assessment organizations to national technical standards for imported scrap materials used as raw materials for production, as stipulated in Clause 10, Article 45 of Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP detailing some provisions of the Law on Environmental Protection.

1. The organization assessing conformity to national technical standards for imported scrap materials used as raw materials for production is an organization granted a Certificate of Registration for Inspection Activities in the field of standards and technical regulations, including the field of assessing conformity to national technical standards for imported scrap materials used as raw materials for production, as stipulated in Article 47 of Decree No. 22/2026/ND-CP detailing some articles and measures for organizing and guiding the implementation of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations.

2. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment shall inspect the handling of administrative procedures related to the issuance of Certificates of Registration for Inspection Activities for entities operating in the field of standards and technical regulations, including the field of conformity assessment of national technical regulations on imported scrap materials from abroad for production purposes, organized and implemented by provincial People's Committees.

3. Organizations responsible for assessing conformity with national technical standards for imported scrap materials used as raw materials in production include:

a) On a weekly basis (before the first day of the following week), the conformity assessment organization shall update and declare the results of its conformity assessment activities in the field of conformity assessment of national technical standards on imported scrap materials for production purposes into the National Environmental Database, or on an ad hoc basis when requested by competent state agencies;

b) Update information on any changes affecting registered operational capacity in the National Environmental Database within 15 days from the date of the change;

4. Transitional provisions

a) Organizations designated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment as conformity assessment bodies for national technical standards on imported scrap materials used as raw materials for production before the effective date of this Resolution shall continue to conduct conformity assessment activities for national technical standards on imported scrap materials used as raw materials for production until the expiration of the Decision designating the conformity assessment body.

b) For applications and dossiers for registration of conformity assessment activities to national technical standards on imported scrap materials for production purposes that were received by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment before the effective date of this Resolution but have not yet been processed, they shall continue to be processed according to the provisions of the law at the time of receipt of the application and dossier for conformity assessment activities, except in cases where the organization or individual requests to comply with the provisions of this Resolution.

B. LIST OF LEGAL NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS REQUIRING AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENTATION

TT	Document	Articles, clauses, and points that need to be amended, supplemented, or repealed.	Drafting agency
1	Decree No. 08/2022/ND-CP dated January 10, 2022 of the Government detailing a number of articles of the Law on Environmental Protection.	Point a, Clause 7 and Clause 10 of Article 45	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Appendix IX

REDUCING, DECENTRALIZING, AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCING AND SIMPLIFYING BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE FIELD OF INTEGRATED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF THE SEA AND ISLANDS

(Attached to Resolution No. 17/2026/NQ-CP) (Government Decree dated September 29, 2026)

A. CUTTING AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

The procedure for extending the Decision on assigning sea areas under Articles 11, 19, and 20 of Decree No. 11/2021/ND-CP regulating the assignment of certain sea areas to organizations and individuals for the exploitation and use of marine resources, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 65/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 44/2026/ND-CP, will not be implemented.

1. At least three months before the expiration date of the Decision on the allocation of the sea area, if the permit for the exploitation and use of marine resources is still valid or the permit for the exploitation and use of marine resources has been extended by a competent state agency, organizations and individuals wishing to continue using the sea area shall submit an application for amendment or supplementation of the Decision on the allocation of the sea area in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 11/2021/ND-CP, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 65/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 44/2026/ND-CP.

2. The competent authority shall review, amend, and supplement the term of use of sea areas for organizations and individuals in accordance with the procedures for amending and supplementing the Decision on assigning sea areas as stipulated in Decree No. 11/2021/ND-CP, which has been amended and supplemented by Decree No. 65/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 44/2026/ND-CP.

3. In cases where organizations or individuals have submitted applications before the effective date of this Resolution, the processing agency shall follow the procedures for amending and supplementing the Decision on assigning sea areas as stipulated in Decree No. 11/2021/ND-CP, which has been amended and supplemented by Decree No. 65/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 44/2026/ND-CP. The processing agency shall not return the applications to the organizations or individuals, but only request the submission of one copy of the document permitting the exploitation and use of marine resources, for which the competent state agency has extended the usage period.

B. HIERARCHY ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

The authority to recognize sea areas, as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 8 of Decree No. 11/2021/ND-CP (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 65/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 44/2026/ND-CP), is delegated to the Chairpersons of Provincial People's Committees.

1. The procedures for recognizing sea areas shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Articles 17 and 18 of Decree No. 11/2021/ND-CP, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 65/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 44/2026/ND-CP.

2. If the proposed sea area falls within an inter-regional sea area, the organization or individual has the right to choose one of the localities where the proposed sea area is located to carry out the procedure for requesting recognition of the sea area.

C. LIST OF LEGAL REGULATIONS REQUIRING AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENTATION

TT	Document	Articles, clauses, and points that need to be amended, supplemented, or repealed.	Drafting agency
1	Decree No. 11/2021/ND-CP regulating the allocation of specific sea areas to organizations and individuals for the exploitation and use of marine resources has been amended and supplemented by Decree No. 65/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 44/2026/ND-CP.	Clause 1 of Article 8; Article 13, Clause 1 of Article 14, Article 11, Article 19, Article 20, Form No. 02	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Appendix X

REDUCING, DECENTRALIZING, AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCING AND SIMPLIFYING BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE GEOLOGY AND MINERAL SECTOR

(Attached to Resolution No. 17/2026/NQ-CP) (Government Decree dated September 29, 2026)

A. CUTTING AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

IThe conditions for granting mining licenses for Group IV minerals, as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 89 of Decree No. 193/2025/ND-CP detailing some provisions and measures for implementing the Law on Geology and Minerals, which has been amended and supplemented by Decree No. 21/2026/ND-CP, are as follows:

Organizations stipulated in Clause 2, Article 72 of the Law on Geology and Minerals may be considered for and granted licenses to exploit Group IV minerals when they meet the following conditions:

1. In accordance with the principles of mineral exploitation stipulated in Clause 2, Article 73 of the Law on Geology and Minerals;

2. The area proposed for a mineral exploitation license must have mineral exploration results confirmed, recognized, or approved by a state agency or competent authority, or general information survey and assessment results for Group IV minerals.

IIReplace certain phrases: Replace the phrase “point a, clause 2” with the phrase “point a, clause 3” in point a, clause 3, Article 59a; replace the phrase “clause 2” with the phrase “clause 3” in point d, clause 1, Article 83; replace the phrase “point g” with the phrase “point h” in point a, clause 2, Article 94 of Decree No. 193/2025/ND-CP, as amended and supplemented by Decree 21/2026/ND-CP.

B. HIERARCHY ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

The authority to approve sampling for research and testing of mineral processing technologies for Group I minerals and minerals not yet classified by mineral group, as stipulated in point a, clause 2, Article 100a of Decree No. 193/2025/ND-CP detailing the Law on Geology and Minerals (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 21/2026/ND-CP), is delegated to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province for implementation.

1. Sequence and procedures for implementation:

a) In cases where the sampling location for research and testing of mineral processing technology for Group I minerals and minerals not yet identified by mineral group falls within areas prohibited or temporarily prohibited from mineral activities, written approval from the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee is not required as stipulated in point c, clause 3, Article 100a of Decree No. 193/2025/ND-CP, as amended and supplemented by Decree 21/2026/ND-CP;

b) In cases where the area proposed for sampling to study and test mineral processing technology is located within the territory of two or more provincial-level administrative units, the authority to resolve the administrative procedure rests with the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province whose area of the proposed sampling area for studying and testing mineral processing technology accounts for the largest proportion of the total area. The People's Committee of the province resolving the administrative procedure is responsible for obtaining opinions from the People's Committees of the provinces and cities whose administrative boundaries fall within the area of the proposed sampling area for studying and testing mineral processing technology;

c) In cases where the area proposed for sampling to study and test mineral processing technology is located outside the administrative boundaries of provinces and cities; or where the administrative boundaries of provinces and cities have not been determined, the authority to handle administrative procedures rests with the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province whose administrative boundaries are closest to the location of the proposed sampling area for studying and testing mineral processing technology.

2. The document approving the sampling for research and testing of mineral processing technology, issued by the Minister of Agriculture and Environment, shall continue to be applied and used for the period specified in the approval document until its expiration.

3. Organizations and individuals whose applications for administrative procedures were received by agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment before the effective date of this Resolution, but have not yet received a resolution, shall continue to be processed according to the provisions of the law at the time of receipt; except in cases where the organization or individual requests to be processed according to the provisions of this Resolution.

4. The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee has the following responsibilities:

a) To chair and coordinate with the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and other relevant agencies to appraise the sampling plan for research and testing of processing technologies for Group I minerals;

b) Review the delegated tasks stipulated in this Resolution to amend, supplement, and publish administrative procedures under their jurisdiction; ensure that the handling of administrative procedures after decentralization is smooth and uninterrupted;

c) Inherit all records, documents, implementation steps, and resolution results of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment that were implemented before the effective date of this Resolution. Individuals and organizations are not required to resubmit previously submitted documents; steps in administrative procedures already implemented before decentralization will not be repeated;

C. LIST OF LEGAL REGULATIONS REQUIRING AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENTATION

TT	Document	Articles, clauses, and points that need to be amended, supplemented, or repealed.	Drafting agency
1	Decree No. 193/2025/ND-CP, detailing the Law on Geology and Minerals, has been amended and supplemented in several articles by Decree No. 21/2026/ND-CP.	Articles 59a; 83; 89; 94; 100a; 100b.	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Appendix XI

CUTTING DOWN, DECENTRALIZING, SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND CUTTING DOWN, SIMPLIFYING BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SECTOR

(Attached to Resolution No. 17/2026/NQ-CP) (Government Decree dated September 29, 2026)

A. CUTTING AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

IFailure to carry out the annual project results acceptance procedure as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 22 of Decree No. 83/2018/ND-CP on agricultural extension.

IIFailure to carry out the procedure for approving regular agricultural extension tasks as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 23 of Decree No. 83/2018/ND-CP on agricultural extension.

For dossiers that have been received by the competent authority or have been postmarked before the effective date of this Resolution, the provisions of the law in effect at the time the dossier was received shall apply.

IIIFailure to carry out the procedure for adjusting regular agricultural extension tasks as stipulated in Clause 5, Article 23 of Decree No. 83/2018/ND-CP on agricultural extension.

B. LIST OF LEGAL NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS NEEDS REVISION AND ADDITION

TT	Document	Articles, clauses, and points that need to be amended, supplemented, or repealed.	Drafting agency
1.	Government Decree No. 83/2018/ND-CP dated May 24, 2018, on agricultural extension.	Article 22; Article 23	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Appendix XII

CUTTING, DECENTRALIZING, AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCING AND SIMPLIFYING BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE CLIMATE CHANGE SECTOR

(Attached to Resolution No. 17/2026/NQ-CP) (Government Decree dated September 29, 2026)

A. CUTTING AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Failure to carry out the procedure for approving the conversion of programs and projects registered under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) to the Paris Agreement under Article 6.4, Clause 3, Article 20a of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP on greenhouse gas emission reduction and ozone layer protection, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP.

B. DECENTRALIZATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

IThe authority to grant accounts on the National Registration System for Greenhouse Gas Emission Quotas and Carbon Credits, as stipulated in point b, clause 2, Article 18 of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP), is delegated to the Chairpersons of Provincial People's Committees.

Sequence and procedures to be followed:

1. For facilities allocated greenhouse gas emission quotas, participating organizations registered under the mechanisms specified in points a and b of Clause 1, Article 20a of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP, will be granted accounts on the National Registration System by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, which will then send information to the facility or organization.

2. For organizations participating in the project and registered under the mechanism in Article 20 of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee shall grant an account on the National Registration System and send the information to the organization.

3. For organizations participating in programs and projects under the mechanisms specified in point c, clause 1, Article 20a of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP, the organization shall submit the account registration dossier to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee in one of the following forms: in person, online, or via postal service.

a) The registration dossier includes:

The application form is in accordance with Appendix 12.1 attached to this Appendix;

Program and project documents are registered in accordance with the regulations of the relevant mechanisms;

The communication methods for programs and projects are registered according to the regulations of the relevant mechanisms.

b) Within 05 working days from the date of receiving the registration dossier, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee shall grant an information account to the organization; in case of refusal to grant an account, the reasons must be clearly stated.

3. The Chairperson of the Provincial People's Committee shall organize the implementation of this administrative procedure from August 1, 2026. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment shall guide the Chairperson of the Provincial People's Committee in implementing this administrative procedure; and shall hand over the dossiers received and processed by the Ministry to the Chairperson of the Provincial People's Committee before August 1, 2026.

IIThe authority to approve project registration/adjustment under the domestic carbon credit exchange and offsetting mechanism, as stipulated in Clause 6, Article 20 of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP), is delegated to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

Sequence and procedures to be followed:

1. Agencies and organizations proposing to register a project selecting a method for generating carbon credits as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 20 of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP, shall submit the project registration dossier to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee in the case of a project registered within one provincial administrative unit, or to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee of one of the project implementation areas in the case of a project registered within two or more provincial administrative units, using one of the following methods: in person, online, or via postal service.

The file includes:

The application for project registration is in accordance with Appendix 12.2 attached to this Appendix;

Project design documents as per Appendix 12.3 attached to this Appendix;

The project monitoring plan is as per Appendix 12.4 attached to this Appendix;

The sustainable development implementation plan is in accordance with Appendix 12.5 attached to this Appendix;

The method of communication is as specified in Appendix 12.6 attached to this Appendix;

Copies of licenses and permits related to the project's professional activities as required by current law;

2. Within 03 working days from the date of receiving the dossier, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province receiving the dossier shall notify the agency or organization of the validity of the dossier. If the dossier is invalid, the organization shall complete the dossier within no more than 15 days from the date of notification. The time for completing the dossier shall not be included in the time limit for carrying out the registration or adjustment procedures for the project;

3. Within one working day from the date of receiving a valid application, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province receiving the application shall publish the project registration application on the province's website to solicit public opinion for a period of 30 days.

4. Within 05 working days from the date of completion of the public consultation period, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province receiving the application shall summarize the opinions and notify the agency or organization that submitted the application.

5. Agencies and organizations shall complete the dossier according to the comments in the notification and send it to the unit specified in Clause 2, Article 20 of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP, for appraisal. Within 60 days from the date of receiving the notification, the agency or organization shall send the completed project registration application dossier, along with the project document appraisal report as per Appendix 12.7 attached to this Appendix, to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province where the dossier is received.

The appraisal unit specified in Clause 2, Article 20 of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP, may select and conduct appraisal of project documents before, during, or after the public consultation period.

6. Within 03 working days from the date of receiving the completed project registration application dossier, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province receiving the dossier shall notify the proposing agency or organization of the validity of the dossier. If the dossier is invalid, the proposing agency or organization shall complete the dossier within no more than 05 days from the date of notification. The time for completing the dossier shall not be included in the time limit for carrying out the project registration or adjustment procedures;

7. Within 03 working days from the date of receiving a valid application, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province receiving the application shall forward the application to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the project implementation areas (if any) and relevant agencies and organizations to solicit opinions on the approval of the project registration. The agencies and organizations consulted are responsible for providing a written response within a maximum of 10 days from the date of receiving the application for opinion.

8. Within 07 days of receiving comments from relevant agencies and organizations, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province receiving the application shall organize an assessment based on the following contents: measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, methods for generating carbon credits, and parameters for monitoring project activities; and approve the project registration by decision as per Appendix 12.8 attached to this Appendix.; Send the registration request to the organization or individual and publish it on the National Registration System; if the registration is not approved, the reasons must be clearly stated.

9. Agencies and organizations needing to adjust the scale and capacity of a registered project shall follow the project registration application procedures stipulated in Clause 6, Article 20 of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP.

10. The Chairperson of the Provincial People's Committee shall organize the implementation of this administrative procedure from August 1, 2026. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment shall guide the Chairperson of the Provincial People's Committee in implementing this administrative procedure; and shall hand over the dossiers received and processed by the Ministry to the Chairperson of the Provincial People's Committee before August 1, 2026.

IIIThe authority to change the project participants, as stipulated in Clause 7, Article 20 of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP), is delegated to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

Sequence and procedures to be followed:

1. The agency or organization that is the project investor and has registered the project shall submit a request to change the project participants to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for approval of the project registration in the case of a project registered in one provincial-level administrative unit, or to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee of one of the project implementation areas in the case of a project in two or more provincial-level administrative units, using one of the following methods: in person, online, or via postal service.

The file includes:

The application for changing the project participants is in accordance with Appendix 12.9 attached to this Appendix;

Additional communication methods are specified in Appendix 12.6 attached to this Appendix..

2. Within 10 days of receiving the application, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province receiving the application shall amend the project participants as requested by the agency or organization and publish the changes on the National Registration System.

3. The organization is responsible for fulfilling its committed obligations and is accountable to all stakeholders in accordance with the law as stipulated by the decision to adjust its participation in the project.

4. The Chairperson of the Provincial People's Committee shall organize the implementation of this administrative procedure from August 1, 2026. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment shall guide the Chairperson of the Provincial People's Committee in implementing this administrative procedure; and shall hand over the dossiers received and processed by the Ministry to the Chairperson of the Provincial People's Committee before August 1, 2026.

IVThe authority to cancel project registrations, previously held by the Minister of the relevant sector in Clause 8, Article 20 of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP (as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP), is delegated to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for implementation.

Sequence and procedures to be followed:

1. The agency or organization that is the investor of the registered project shall submit the application dossier to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for approval of project registration in the case of a project registered in more than one provincial-level administrative unit, or to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee of one of the project implementation areas in the case of a project in two or more provincial-level administrative units, using one of the following methods: in person, online, or via postal service.

The file includes:

Application for cancellation of project registration as per Appendix 12.10 attached to this Appendix;

The method of communication is as specified in Appendix 12.6 attached to this Appendix;

2. Within 30 days from the date of receiving the application, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province where the application is received shall cancel the project registration as requested by the organization on the National Registration System.

3. The organization is responsible for fulfilling its committed obligations and is liable to all relevant parties in accordance with the law as a result of the decision to cancel the project registration.

VThe authority to issue carbon credits under the domestic carbon credit exchange and offsetting mechanism, as stipulated in Clause 9, Article 20 of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP, is delegated to the Chairpersons of Provincial People's Committees.

Sequence and procedures to be followed:

1. The agency or organization that is the investor of the registered project shall submit the application for carbon credits to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for approval of the project registration in the case of a project registered in one provincial-level administrative unit, or to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee of one of the project implementation areas in the case of a project in two or more provincial-level administrative units, using one of the following methods: in person, online, or via postal service.

The file includes:

Applications for carbon credits are submitted in accordance with Appendix 12.11 attached to this Appendix;

Project monitoring report as per Appendix 12.12 attached to this Appendix;

The project mitigation assessment report, as per Appendix 12.13 attached to this Appendix, shall be prepared by the assessment unit specified in Clause 2, Article 20 of Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP;

Sustainable development report in accordance with Annex 12.5 attached to this Annex;

2. Within 03 working days from the date of receiving the application, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee where the application is received shall notify the applicant organization of the validity of the application. If the application is invalid, the applicant organization shall complete the application within no more than 05 days from the date of notification.

After 15 days from the date of the notification, if the organization fails to submit the completed application as instructed in the notification, it must resubmit the application as if it were the first time.

3. Within 03 working days from the date of receiving a valid application, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province receiving the application shall forward the application to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the project implementation areas (if any) and relevant agencies and organizations to solicit opinions on granting carbon credits to the project. The agencies consulted are responsible for providing a written response within a maximum of 15 days from the date of receiving the application for opinions;

4. Within 15 days of receiving opinions from relevant agencies and organizations, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the province receiving the application shall decide on the granting of carbon credits, notify the requesting organization, and publish the decision on the National Registration System; in case of refusal to grant carbon credits, the reasons must be clearly stated.

5. The Chairperson of the Provincial People's Committee shall organize the implementation of this administrative procedure from August 1, 2026. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment shall guide the Chairperson of the Provincial People's Committee in implementing this administrative procedure; and shall hand over the dossiers received and processed by the Ministry to the Chairperson of the Provincial People's Committee before August 1, 2026.

C. LIST OF LEGAL NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS REQUIRING AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENTATION

TT	Document	Articles, clauses, and points that need to be amended, supplemented, or repealed.	Drafting agency
1	Government Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP dated January 7, 2022, regulating greenhouse gas emission reduction and ozone layer protection, has been amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP.	Article 18; Article 20	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Appendix 12.1

NAME OF AGENCY/ORGANIZATION
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SOCIAL REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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APPLICATION FORM

Account on the National Registration System

Dear: …

Based on Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP dated January 7, 2022 of the Government regulating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and protection of the ozone layer. Amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP dated June 9, 2025 and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP dated March 23, 2026;

Name of agency/organization: ……………………………………………………………………….

Representative of agency/organization: ………………………………. Position: …………………..

Business registration number: ………………………………………………………………..

Tax identification number of agency/organization: ……………………………………………………………..

Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………..

Telephone: ………………………………………Fax: ……………………………………….

Email: …………………………………………………………………………………………….

Website of the agency/organization: ……………………………………………………………………………

I request to register an account on the National Registration System for Greenhouse Gas Emission Quotas and Carbon Credits for the company/organization I am legally representing, with the following information:

1. Name of agency/organization:

Name of agency/organization written in Vietnamese (written in capital letters):……………

Name of agency/organization written in a foreign language (if any): …………………….

2. Information on carbon credit exchange and offsetting programs and projects:

– Full name and registration code of the program/project: ……………………………

– Name of the carbon credit exchange and offsetting mechanism for the registered project: …………………

– Greenhouse gas emission reduction areas of the program/project: ………………

– Project registration period: …………………………………………

– Total number of credits expected to be allocated from the program/project: …………

– The number of credits awarded for the program/project (if any): ..................

– Start and end course serial numbers (if any): …………………………………

– Credit-issuing agency (if any): …………………………………………………

The application for an account on the National Registration System for Greenhouse Gas Emission Quotas and Carbon Credits includes:

(1) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

(2) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

(3) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

(List the documents in the application file for confirmation according to the list of documents specified in point b, clause 2, Article 18 of the Decree) Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP dated January 7, 2022 of the Government, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP dated June 9, 2025 and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP dated March 23, 2026)

Our agency/organization assumes full legal responsibility under the laws of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam if we violate any regulations regarding the information provided.

We request that the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee… consider granting carbon credit accounts on the National Registration System for Greenhouse Gas Emission Quotas and Carbon Credits.

(Place name), date ... month ... year ...
TM. AGENCY/ORGANIZATION
(Representative of the agency/organization signs, clearly states full name and affixes seal)

Documents attached (excluding those specified in Clause 6, Article 18 of Government Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP dated January 7, 2022, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP dated June 9, 2025, and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP dated March 23, 2026, if any):…

Appendix 12.2

NAME OF ORGANIZATION ---	SOCIAL REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness -----
Number: … /…

APPLICATION FORM

Project Registration/Adjustment

To: ………………………………………..

(Specify the name of the Provincial People's Committee that receives the application for registration/amendment of the project under the domestic carbon credit exchange and offsetting mechanism).

(Name of the agency/organization representing the requesting recognition/amendment of the project) requests (name) Provincial People's Committee of the receiving province The application for registration/amendment of a project under the domestic carbon credit exchange mechanism approves the registration/amendment of (project name) according to the following contents:

I. Information about the proposed representative organization

1. Name of the requesting representative organization: …………………………………………

2. Business registration code: ……………………………………………………………..

3. Tax identification number of the agency/organization: ………………………………………………………….

4. Representative of the agency/organization:……………. Position: …………….

Citizen Identification Card/Passport Number: ………………………………….

5. Head office address: ………………………………………………………………………………

6. Contact address: ……………………………………………………………………………..

7. Contact phone number: …………………………………………………………………………

8. Fax: ……………………………………………………………………………………………

9. Email: …………………………………………………………………………………………

II. Information about other (expected) organizations participating in the project (Please specify the names of the (expected) agencies/organizations participating in the project, their business registration codes, and the addresses of the (expected) agencies/organizations participating in the project.)

III. Content of the proposal

We propose registering/amending the project under the domestic carbon credit exchange mechanism with the following information:

1. Full name of the project proposed for registration/amendment: ……………………………

2. Project location: …………………………………………………

3. Estimated project completion time: ………………………………………..

4. Estimated project budget: …………………………………………

5. Project implementation schedule (commencement/equipment installation/operation):

………………………………………………………………………………… ..

6. Greenhouse gas emission reduction areas of the project: ……………………………

7. Expected reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the project: …………; equivalent credits: ………………………………………………………………..

8. Number of project adjustments (if any): ……………………………………………

9. Reason for adjustment (if any): …………………………………………………..

IV. Accompanying documents and materials

The application dossier for registration/amendment of a project under the domestic carbon credit exchange mechanism includes:

(1) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

(2) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

(3) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

(List the documents in the application file for confirmation according to the list of documents specified in point a, clause 6, Article 20 of Government Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP dated January 7, 2022, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP dated June 9, 2025 and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP dated March 23, 2026)

We guarantee the integrity and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the project investment. In the event of any violations, we will assume full responsibility under the laws of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the international community.

Suggestion (Provincial People's Committee where the reception takes place (Receive application) Review and approve registration/amendment of (project name) under Vietnam's domestic carbon credit exchange and offsetting mechanism.

(Place name), date ... month ... year ...
TM. AGENCY/ORGANIZATION
(Representative of the agency/organization signs, clearly states full name and affixes seal)

Documents attached (excluding those specified in point a, clause 6, Article 20 of Government Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP dated January 7, 2022, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP dated June 9, 2025, and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP dated March 23, 2026, if any): …

Appendix 12.3

PROJECT DESIGN DOCUMENTS

A. Project Description

A.1. Project Name

(Please specify the technology applied and the field of implementation of the project.)

A.2. General description of the project, technology, and/or solution to be used.

(Please describe: Purpose; methods for reducing/absorbing greenhouse gas emissions.)

A.3. Project location (including coordinates)

Implementing country	Vietnam
Province / City
Commune/Ward
Latitude, longitude:

A.4. Name of the project participant

Vietnam
...

A.5. Implementation time

Project start date
Project completion time (estimated)

B. Apply the approved method.

B.1. Method Selection

(Fill in the number of the approved method and the number of the version used in the project)

Method number
Version number
Method number
Version number

B.2. Project suitability for the applied methodology

STT	Description in the method¹	Project activities²
Criterion 1
Criterion 2
Criterion 3

C. Calculate the amount of emission reduction.

C.1. List the sources of greenhouse gas emissions.

Baseline emissions
Emission sources	Greenhouse gases

Project emissions
Emission sources	Greenhouse gas

C.2. Emission sources and emission source monitoring locations

((Illustrated with a diagram)

C.3. Calculate the emission reduction amount for each year.

Year	Baseline emissions (tons of CO₂)₂(td)	Project emissions (tons of CO₂)₂(td)	Emission reduction amount (tons of CO2)₂(td)
Year A
Year B
Year C
...
Total (tons of CO2)₂(td)

D. Environmental impact assessment
Legal regulations related to environmental impact assessment for projects.

(Select “Yes” or “No” depending on the regulations for preparing environmental impact assessment reports. Attach the environmental impact assessment if you select “YES”.)

D. Consult with stakeholders

Section 1. Consultation Process

Section 2. Summarize opinions and provide explanations.

Stakeholders	Ý kiến	Explanation

E. References

Appendix

(Further information on emission reduction estimates, if needed).

Project design document revision process
Latest Version	Days	Revised content

_____________________

¹List the descriptions defined for each appropriate criterion in the applied methodology.

² Explain how the project meets each eligibility criterion of the applied methodology.

Appendix 12.4

PROJECT MONITORING PLAN

Table 1. Actual monitoring parameters

(a)	(B)	(C)	(D)	(E)	(f)	(g)	(H)	(i)	(to)
Number of monitoring points	Parameters	Data description	Estimate the values	Units	Monitoring plan	Data source	Measurement methods and procedures	Monitoring frequency	Other opinions

Table 2: Project parameters to be fixed as expected

(a)	(B)	(C)	(D)	(E)	(f)
Parameters	Data description	Estimate the values	Units	Data source	Other opinions

Table 3. Projected CO2 emission reductions.₂

CO2 emission reduction₂	Units
...	tCO₂ /p

Table 4. Monitoring plan

Monitoring plan	Proposed basis
Option A	Based on publicly available data measured by organizations other than project participants. (Data used: publicly available data such as statistical data and technical specifications)
Option B	Based on the number of transactions measured directly by measuring equipment. (Data used: proof of trade such as invoices…)
Option C	Based on actual measurement results using measuring equipment. (Data used: measured values)

Table 5. Monitoring Organization

Person responsible	Role
Manage projects	Responsible for planning, executing projects, monitoring results, and reporting.
Deputy Project Director	Responsible for reviewing archived data after it has been checked and making corrections as needed.
Facility Manager	Responsible for monitoring processes (data collection and storage), including monitoring and calibration equipment, and training monitoring personnel.
Operator	Responsible for checking archived data for anomalies and missing information.
...

Appendix 12.5

PLAN/REPORT
IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT

A. Project Description

A.1. Project Name

A.2. General project information

Reference number
Ngày đăng ký	…/…/…
Monitoring time	Start: …/…/…, End: …/…/…

B. Contribution to sustainable development

B.1 Checklist for Contributions to Sustainable Development

TT	Items		Unknown	Identified	Describe the corrective actions to be taken when the "identified" box is checked.
1	Environmental impact assessment report	The project was included in the Environmental Impact Assessment Report.	□	□
2	Pollution Control	Ambient air quality pollution occurred.	□	□
3		Water quality pollution has occurred.	□	□
4		Waste generation occurs.	□	□
5		Noise and/or vibration occur.	□	□
6		Land subsidence occurred.	□	□
7		There is an odor around the area.	□	□
8	Safety and health	Workplace incidents or accidents occur.	□	□
9	Natural environment and biodiversity	Change the status of the protected area.	□	□
10		Changes in land use conditions and ecosystems	□	□
11		Introducing alien species	□	□
12		Environmental impact during construction	□	□
13		Utilize surface water, groundwater, and/or deep groundwater.	□	□
14	Economy	Reduced local labor capacity	□	□
15	Economy	Decline in local community welfare	□	□
16	Social and local community involvement	Human rights violations through the supply chain and project implementation.	□	□
17		Issues related to the right to health, the rights of indigenous peoples, local communities, migrants, children, people with disabilities and vulnerable groups, and the right to development, as well as gender equality, women's empowerment, and intergenerational equity.	□	□
18		Resettlement or conflict may arise.	□	□
19		Failure to track comments and complaints.	□	□
20		Violation of prescribed working conditions	□	□
21	Technology	Failure to build human and institutional capacity through technology transfer.	□	□
22	Technology	Failure to provide technical specifications and user manuals in at least English and Vietnamese, if available.	□	□
Check each box “Undetermined” or “Identified” depending on the type of impact through project implementation, corresponding to each identified item. When the “Identified” box is checked, project participants are required to describe corrective actions for each “Identified” impact.

B.2 Describe the project's contribution under the Mechanism … to sustainable development in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam below:

Appendix 12.6

CONTACT METHODS

Part 1: Project Description
Name of project
Implementing country	Vietnam
Submission time	Date … month … year …

Part 2: Representative Offices
Name of organization:
Address :
Phone:				Fax:
Email address:				Website:
Official representative:				Mr. □ Mrs. □
Surname:				Name:
Position:
Signature: Date … month … year …
Representative (alternative):				Mr. □ Mrs. □
Surname:				Name:
Position:
Signature: Date … month … year …
Contact person:				Mr. □ Mrs. □
Surname:				Name:
Position:
Workplace:
Mobile:					Office phone:
Email address:					Fax:
THIS ONLY APPLIES TO CASES WHERE INFORMATION CHANGES ARE REQUESTED AFTER REGISTRATION.	Has the name of the agency changed?				There is □ (Old name: ) No □
	Is the representative agency a party to the project?				There is □ No □
	In cases where the representative agency is a project participant, does the agency use the same signature used in its role as a project participant?				There is □ No □
Part 3: Third Parties
A third party conducts the project evaluation (and verification).
Address:
Contact person:			Mr. □ Mrs. □
Surname:			Name:
Position:
Workplace:
Email address:		Contact phone:

Part 4: List of project participants other than the representative agency/organization
	Names of the parties involved in the project
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

*You can insert additional rows into the table, if necessary.

*Contact information for each project participant will be specified in Section 5.

Part 5: Contact Information

(This section is for project participants other than the representative agency/organization)

Project participants (1)
Name of the project participant:
Address:
Phone:		Fax:
Email address:		Website:
Official representative:		Mr. □ Mrs. □
Surname:		Name:
Position:
Signature: Date … month … year …
Representative (alternative):		Mr. □ Mrs. □
Surname:		Name:
Position:
Signature: Date … month … year …
Contact person:		Mr. □ Mrs. □
Surname:		Name:
Position:
Workplace:
Mobile:		Office phone:
Email address:		Fax:
THIS ONLY APPLIES TO CASES WHERE INFORMATION CHANGES ARE REQUESTED AFTER REGISTRATION.	Has the name of the project participant changed?	There is □ (Old name: ) No □

*You can insert additional information into the table if necessary.

Part 6: Confirmation

Confirmation from the representative agency/organization and project participants.

Name of the representative agency/organization:

Representative:

Chữ ký:

Date … month … year …

(1) Name of the project participant:

Representative:

Chữ ký:

Date … month … year …

(2) Name of the project participant:

Representative:

Chữ ký:

Date … month … year …

(3) Name of the project participant:

Representative:

Chữ ký:

Date … month … year …

(4) Name of the project participant:

Representative:

Chữ ký:

Date … month … year …

(5) Name of the project participant:

Representative:

Chữ ký:

Date … month … year …

*You can insert additional rows into the table, if necessary.

*Contact information for each project participant will be specified in Section 5.

Part 7: Commitment to avoid duplicate registrations
The representative agency/organization commits that this project will not be used to register for participation in any other emission reduction mechanism besides this one, ensuring that there is no duplication in calculating the project's greenhouse gas emission reduction/absorption.
I hereby certify that this project has not been used to register for any other international greenhouse gas emission reduction mechanism other than the… Mechanism, ensuring no duplication in calculating greenhouse gas emission reductions/absorptions. I hereby declare that this project will not be registered for any international emissions reduction mechanism should it be recognized as a project under the… Mechanism.
Representative agency/organization:		Mr. □ Mrs. □
Surname:		Name:
Position:
Signature: Date … month … year …

Appendix 12.7

PROJECT DOCUMENT ASSESSMENT REPORT

A. Summary of content

A.1. General Information

Name of project:
Number of symbols:
Independent assessment unit:
Project members representing the project sign contracts with independent evaluation units.
Date of report:

A.2. Conclusion on the verification process

Overall assessment of the project evaluation

Positive

Negative

A.3. Summary of conclusions regarding the evaluation process

The project evaluation results are only considered positive when all the squares are marked.

Content of implementation	Assessment content		No further amendments (CAR) or proposals are being considered. Clarification (CL)
Complete the Project Design Document Template (PDD).	The appraisal unit is responsible for verifying whether the completed PDD is in accordance with the latest PDD template, appropriate for the project type, and complies with the PDD construction guidelines in the Mechanism…, and the guidelines for developing monitoring plans and reports.		□
describe project	Is the project description in the PDD accurate, complete, and comprehensive?		□
Apply the approved method(s).	Is the chosen methodology appropriate for the project's conditions? And is the version applied still valid at the time of submission for project verification?		□
Emission sources and emission reduction calculations	Are the greenhouse gas emission sources used to calculate the project's emissions and the reference emissions fully listed?		□
	Are the default (pre-calculated) values for the project parameters listed in the Monitoring Template appropriate (if applicable)?		□
Environmental impact assessment	In cases where an environmental impact assessment (EIA) report is required, have the project participants conducted the EIA in accordance with Vietnamese regulations?		□
Consult with local stakeholders.	Project participants must conduct a consultation process with local stakeholders to engage stakeholders and gather feedback for the project.		□
Supervisory organization	The description of the monitoring plan (using the Monitoring Plan Template and Monitoring Organizational Structure) must be based on the approved methodology and/or the Guidelines for the development of PDDs, Monitoring Plans, and Monitoring Reports. Monitoring points and equipment installation (if necessary) must ensure compliance.		□
Public opinion	Project participants ensure that the data entered into the PDD conforms to the Project Cycle Procedure Guidelines.		□
Forms of communication	Identifying information about project participants, representative agencies/organizations, and individuals representing the units, including sample signatures, titles, and information about authorized representatives, should be listed in the contact form.		□
	The information disclosure form must be completed accurately and in accordance with the proper authority.		□
Avoid duplicate registrations.	Projects registered under the Mechanism… are not eligible to participate in any other international greenhouse gas emission reduction mechanisms.		□
Start time	....		□
Authorized (official) representative:		Mr. □ Mrs. □
Surname:		Name:
Position:
Signature: Date … month … year …

B. Working Group for Accreditation and Experts

	Membership	Organ	position	Experience with carbon credit exchange and offsetting mechanisms*	Professional qualifications*	Practical experience
Mr. □ Mrs. □				□		□
Mr. □ Mrs. □				□		□
Mr. □ Mrs. □				□		□

C. The form of confirmation, results, and conclusions are based on reporting regulations.

C.1. Project Design Documentation Form (PDD)

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.2. Project Description

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.3. Applying the approved method(s).

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.4. Emission sources and emission reduction calculations

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.5. Environmental Impact Assessment

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.6. Consult with local stakeholders

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.7. Monitoring organization

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.8. Methods of information disclosure

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.9. Avoid duplicate registrations

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.10. Project commencement date

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.11. Other issues

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

D. Information about public opinion

D.1. Summary of public opinion

D.2. Summary of the data processing process of project participants

E. List of interviewees and provided documents

E.1. List of interviewees

E.2. List of documents provided

Appendix: Qualifications and Resumes of Members Participating in the Project Evaluation Team of the Independent Evaluation Unit

Attached are the certificates and resumes of the members of the assessment team, technical experts, and internal reviewers. Independent evaluation unit.

Appendix 12.8

NAME OF ORGANIZATION ---	SOCIAL REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness -----
Number: ……../QD-…	Hanoi, date ….. month ….. year …..

DECISION

Regarding the approval of carbon credit creation project registration.

HEAD OF AGENCY…

Based on the Law on Environmental Protection dated November 17, 2020;

Based on Decree No. .../ND-CP dated ... of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of ...;

Based on Government Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP dated January 7, 2022, regulating the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and protection of the ozone layer, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP dated June 9, 2025, and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP dated March 23, 2026;

Considering the project registration request in Official Letter/document No… dated… month… year… of (1);

As requested by …..

DECISION:

Article 1. The project has been approved with the following information:

Project Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………

– Name of the agency/organization proposing the project registration:…………………………………….

– Detailed project information is provided in the attached Appendix.

Article 2. The project mentioned in Article 1 is registered to participate in the domestic credit exchange and clearing mechanism.

Recipients:
– Other recipients (if any);
- Save:…

HEAD OF AGENCY
(Signature, full name, and seal)

Note:

(1) Name of the organization registering the project.

Appendix 12.9

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SOCIAL REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
-----

APPLICATION FORM

Change the project participants.

To: ……………………………………….

(Specify the name of the Provincial People's Committee receiving the application and the name of the agency receiving the application for changing the participants in a project under the domestic carbon credit exchange and offsetting mechanism.)

Name of the representative organization making the request: …………………………………………………………….

Representative of the agency/organization making the request: …………………………………………..

Position: …………………………………………………………………………………………

Business registration number: ………………………………………………………………..

Tax identification number of agency/organization: ……………………………………………………………..

Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………..

Telephone: ……………………………………. Fax: ………………………………………..

Email: ……………………………………………………………………………………………

I. Project Information

1. Full name of the project: ………………………………………………………………………….

2. Project code under the domestic carbon credit exchange and offsetting mechanism: ……………..

II. Proposed Changes

1. Changed ingredient information: ……………………………………………………………

(Please specify the contact person and the officially authorized representative.)

2. Reasons for changing project composition: ………………………………………………………….

3. Impact on project operations when components are changed. (if any):

...............................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................ ..

...............................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................ ..

III. Supporting Documents

1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3 ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(List all documents in the application file for changing project participants according to the list of documents specified in point a, clause 7, Article 20 of Government Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP dated January 7, 2022, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP dated June 9, 2025 and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP dated March 23, 2026, and other documents, if any.)

Our organizations assume full legal responsibility under the laws of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam if we violate the regulations on information provision and commit to fulfilling all obligations arising from the decision to adjust the project's participants in accordance with the law.

Suggestion (Chairman (Provincial People's Committee where the application is received) Review and adjust the project components.

(Place name), date .... month .... year ....
TM. AGENCY/ORGANIZATION
(Representative of the agency/organization signs, clearly states full name and affixes seal)

Appendix 12.10

NAME OF ORGANIZATION
---

SOCIAL REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
-----

APPLICATION FORM

Cancel project registration

To: …………………………………………….

(Name of the Provincial People's Committee that receives the application for registration of the project under the domestic carbon credit exchange and offsetting mechanism)

I. Information on registered projects

1. Full name of the project: …………………………………………………………………

2. Project code under the domestic carbon credit exchange and offsetting mechanism: ……..

3. Greenhouse gas emission mitigation areas of the project: ……………………….

4. Project document review unit:

– Name of the appraisal unit: ……………………………………………………………………

– Business registration code: ………………………………………………………………

– Tax identification number of agency/organization: ……………………………………………………………

5. Date the appraisal unit completed the project document appraisal report: ….

6. Date of approval of project registration under the domestic carbon credit exchange mechanism: ……………………………………………………………..

7. Date of approval of the project adjustment under the domestic carbon credit exchange mechanism (if any): …………………………………………..

II. Information on the project's representative organization

1. Name of the requesting representative organization: ……………………………………………………….

2. The person authorized to represent the organization making the proposal is: …………….; position: ………………………………………………………………………..

3. Business registration code: ………………………………………………………….

4. Tax identification number of the organization: ………………………………………………………………

5. Contact information:

Contact address: ………………………………………………………………………………

- Phone: ……………………………………………………………………………………

– Fax: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..

– Email: …………………………………………………………………………………………

III. Request Information

Suggestion (Name of the Provincial People's Committee that receives the application) Consider canceling the project registration. (project name) according to the mechanism of exchanging and offsetting carbon credits domestically.

Reason for requesting cancellation of project registration: ……………………………………………………..

IV. Supporting Documents

1. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(List all documents in the application file for changing project participants according to the list of documents specified in point a, clause 8, Article 20 of Government Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP dated January 7, 2022, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP dated June 9, 2025 and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP dated March 23, 2026)In cases where the reason for requesting project cancellation is due to the appraisal unit modifying the content of the project documentation appraisal, please provide the revised appraisal report.)

We hereby assume full legal responsibility under the laws of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam if we violate any regulations regarding information provision, fulfillment of committed obligations, and responsibilities to relevant parties as stipulated by law, resulting from the decision to cancel the project registration.

(Place name), date .... month .... year ....
TM. AGENCY/ORGANIZATION
(Representative of the agency/organization signs, clearly states full name and affixes seal)

Appendix 12.11

NAME OF ORGANIZATION ---	SOCIAL REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness -----
Number: ……../	(Place name), date ….. month ….. year …..

APPLICATION FORM

Carbon credits

Dear: ……………………………………………………

(Specify the name of the Provincial People's Committee where the application is received and the name of the agency receiving the application for registration of the project under the domestic carbon credit exchange and offsetting mechanism)

I. Information on registered projects

1. Full name of the project: ………………………………………………………………..

2. Project code under the domestic carbon credit exchange and offsetting mechanism: ………

3. Greenhouse gas emission mitigation areas of the project: ……………………….

4. Project document review unit:

– Name of the appraisal unit: …………………………………………………………………….

– Business registration code: ……………………………………………………………..

– Tax identification number of agency/organization: ……………………………………………………………

5. Date the appraisal unit completed the project document appraisal report: ….

6. Date of approval of project registration under the domestic carbon credit exchange mechanism: …………………………………

7. Date of approval of the project adjustment under the domestic carbon credit exchange mechanism (if any): ……………………………..…..………….

8. Expected emission reductions from the project:

9. Project participants as per the most recent project registration/amendment approval and account number information of participating organizations on the National Registration System for Greenhouse Gas Emission Quotas and Carbon Credits: (List all project participants)

TT	Name of the organization participating in the project	Headquarters of the organization participating in the project	Business registration number and tax identification number of the organization participating in the project.	The institution's credit account number on the National Registration System.
1
2
3
...

10. Project credit collection period: from month …/year … to month …/year …

11. Credit term (select 05-year or 10-year term):

– Start: day/month/year;

– End date: day/month/year.

II. Information on the project's representative organization

1. Name of the requesting representative organization: ………………………………………………………

2. Authorized representative of the organization making the proposal: ……………; position: ……………………………………………………………………….

3. Business registration code: …………………………………………………………

4. Tax identification number of the organization: ………………………………………………………………

5. Contact information:

Contact address: ………………………………………………………………………………

- Phone: ……………………………………………………………………………………

– Fax: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..

– Email: ………………………………………………………………………………………….

III. Information on the assessment of the project's mitigation results report.

1. Information on the unit evaluating the mitigation results of the project:

– Name of the appraisal unit: ………………………………………………………………….

– Business registration code: ………………………………………………………………

– Tax identification number of the agency/organization: …………………………………………………………..

2. Date the evaluation unit completed the assessment report on the mitigation results of the project for the credit application period: ……………………………………………

3. Total amount of greenhouse gas emission reductions verified: (Specify the verified reduction in greenhouse gas emissions for each year.)

	Verified reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. (tons of CO2)₂ equivalent)
In the year 20…
In the year 20…
...

IV. Proposal

1. Grant credits to the project.

Suggestion (Name of the Provincial People's Committee that receives the application) consider granting credits to (project name) According to the mechanism for exchanging and offsetting domestic carbon credits for (the proposed credit allocation period) as follows:

	The amount of greenhouse gas emission reductions is verified by the auditing body. (tons of CO2)₂ equivalent)	Number of credits requested for the project (credits)
In the year 20…
In the year 20…
...

2. Allocate credits to participating organizations according to the proposed allocation.

Suggestion (Name of the Provincial People's Committee that receives the application) consider granting credits of (project name) For organizations participating in the project under the domestic carbon credit exchange and offsetting mechanism (during the credit allocation request phase), the proposed credit allocation is as follows:

	The amount of greenhouse gas emission reductions is verified by the auditing body. (tons of CO2)₂ equivalent)	Organization A (credits)	Organization B (credits)	Organization C (credits)
In the year 20…
In the year 20…
...
Total

V. Supporting Documents

1. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

(List all documents in the application file for granting carbon credits for the project under the domestic carbon credit exchange and offsetting mechanism according to the list of documents specified in point a, clause 9, Article 20 of Government Decree No. 06/2022/ND-CP dated January 7, 2022, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 119/2025/ND-CP dated June 9, 2025 and Decree No. 83/2026/ND-CP dated March 23, 2026).

VI. Confirmation of consensus among participating organizations regarding the credit granting request.

Organization name	Confirming agreement on the credit granting request. (The legal representatives of all organizations participating in the project sign, clearly stating their full names, positions, and affixing their seals.)
Organization A
Organization B
Organization C
...

We hereby pledge to assume full legal responsibility under the laws of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam if we violate any regulations regarding information provision.

(Place name), date .... month .... year ....
TM. AGENCY/ORGANIZATION
(Representative of the agency/organization signs, clearly states full name and affixes seal)

Appendix 12.12

PROJECT MONITORING REPORT

1. Parameters are monitored.

(a)	(B)	(C)	(D)	(E)	(f)	(g)	(H)	(i)	(J)
Order of monitoring points	Monitoring parameters	Data description	Estimated values	Unit	Monitoring options	Data source	Methods and techniques of measurement	Monitoring frequency	Note

2. The project's characteristic parameters are pre-defined.

(a)	(B)	(C)	(D)	(E)	(f)
Parameter	Data description	Estimated values	Unit	Data source	Note

3. Estimate the amount of greenhouse gas reduction in advance.

CO2 emission reduction₂	Unit
	Ton CO₂/year

Appendix 12.13

PROJECT MITIGATION ASSESSMENT REPORT

A. Summary of content

A.1. General Information

Name of project:
Number of symbols:
Independent assessment unit:
Project members representing the project sign contracts with independent evaluation units.
Date of report:

A.2. Conclusion on the verification process

Overall assessment of the project evaluation

Positive

Negative

A.3. Summary of conclusions regarding the evaluation process

The project evaluation results are only considered positive when all the squares are marked.

Content of implementation	Assessment content	No further requests for amendments (CAR) or requests for clarification (CL) have been made.
Complete the Project Design Document Template (PDD).	The appraisal unit is responsible for verifying whether the completed Project Design Document Template conforms to the prescribed template, is appropriate for the project type, and complies with the Guidelines for developing Project Design Document Templates in the Mechanism…, and the Guidelines for developing monitoring plans and reports.	□
describe project	Does the project description in the Project Design Document Template ensure accuracy, completeness, and comprehensiveness?	□
Apply the approved method(s).	Is the chosen methodology appropriate for the project's conditions? And is the version applied still valid at the time of submission for project verification?	□
Emission sources and emission reduction calculations	Are the greenhouse gas emission sources used to calculate the project's emissions and the reference emissions fully listed?	□
Emission sources and emission reduction calculations	Are the default (pre-calculated) values for the project parameters listed in the Monitoring Template appropriate (if applicable)?	□
Environmental impact assessment	In cases where an environmental impact assessment (EIA) report is required, have the project participants conducted the EIA in accordance with Vietnamese regulations?	□
Consult with local stakeholders.	Project participants must conduct a consultation process with local stakeholders to engage all parties and gather input for the proposed project.	□
Supervisory organization	The description of the monitoring plan (using the Monitoring Plan Template and Monitoring Organizational Structure) must be based on the approved methodology and/or the Guidelines for developing Project Design Document Templates, Monitoring Plans, and Monitoring Reports. Monitoring points and equipment installation (if necessary) must ensure compliance.	□
Public opinion	Project participants ensure that the data entered in the Project Design Document Form conforms to the Project Cycle Procedure Guidelines.	□
Forms of communication	Identifying information about project participants, representative agencies/organizations, and individuals representing the units, including sample signatures, titles, and information about authorized representatives, should be listed in the Contact Form.	□
Forms of communication	The information disclosure form must be completed accurately and in accordance with the proper authority.	□
Avoid duplicate registrations.	Projects registered under the Mechanism… are not eligible to participate in any other international greenhouse gas emission reduction mechanisms.	□
Start time	The project commencement date under the Mechanism … must not be before … day … month … year …	□

Authorized (official) representative:	Mr. □ Mrs. □
Surname:	Name:
Position:
Signature: Date … month … year …

B. Working Group for Accreditation and Experts

	Membership	Organ	position	Experience with carbon credit exchange and offsetting mechanisms	Professional qualifications	Practical experience
Mr. □ Mrs. □				□		□
Mr. □ Mrs. □				□		□
Mr. □ Mrs. □				□		□

C. The form of confirmation, results, and conclusions are based on reporting regulations.

C.1. Project Design Documentation Form (PDD)

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.2. Project Description

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.3. Applying the approved method(s).

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.4. Emission sources and emission reduction calculations

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.5. Environmental Impact Assessment

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.6. Consult with local stakeholders

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.7. Monitoring organization

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.8. Methods of information disclosure

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.9. Avoid duplicate registrations

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.10. Project commencement date

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

C.11. Other issues

<Results>

<Conclusion based on reporting requirements>

D. Information about public opinion

D.1. Summary of public opinion

D.2. Summary of the data processing process of project participants

E. List of interviewees and provided documents

E.1. List of interviewees

E.2. List of documents provided

Appendix: Qualifications or resumes of members participating in the Project Appraisal Team of the Independent Appraisal Unit, experts, and internal technical controllers.

Attached are the certificates and resumes of the members of the assessment team from the Assessment Unit, the technical experts, and the internal reviewers of the Assessment Unit.

Appendix XIII

REDUCING, DECENTRALIZING, AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCING AND SIMPLIFYING BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE FIELD OF CROP CULTIVATION AND PLANT PROTECTION

(Attached to Resolution No. 17/2026/NQ-CP) (Government Decree dated September 29, 2026)

A. CUTTING AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

I. The procedure for reissuing the Certificate of Professional Practice for Representing Rights to Plant Varieties, as stipulated in Article 29 of Decree No. 79/2023/ND-CP detailing certain provisions and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property regarding rights to plant varieties, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP, is not being carried out.

II. No re-issuance procedure for the Certificate of Eligibility for Fertilizer Production will be carried out in cases where the certificate is lost or damaged, as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 16 and Clause 2, Article 17 of Decree No. 84/2019/ND-CP on fertilizer management, which has been amended and supplemented by Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP.

III. Failure to conduct pest control checks at the production site of the exporting country or territory as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 4 of Decree No. 38/2026/ND-CP on the import of plants with soil balls and planting area codes, and packing facility codes.

IV. The procedure for issuing Plant Variety Rights Examiner Cards, as stipulated in Article 112 of Decree No. 65/2023/ND-CP detailing certain provisions and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property concerning industrial property, protection of industrial property rights, plant variety rights, and state management of intellectual property, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 15/2026/ND-CP, Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP, and Decree No. 100/2026/ND-CP, will not be carried out.

V. The procedure for reissuing the Plant Variety Rights Examiner Card as stipulated in Article 112 of Decree No. 65/2023/ND-CP, which details certain provisions and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property concerning industrial property, protection of industrial property rights, plant variety rights, and state management of intellectual property, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 15/2026/ND-CP, Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP, and Decree No. 100/2026/ND-CP, will not be carried out.

VI. Failure to carry out the procedure for revoking the Plant Variety Rights Examiner's Card at the request of organizations or individuals as stipulated in Article 112 of Decree No. 65/2023/ND-CP detailing some articles and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property concerning industrial property, protection of industrial property rights, rights to plant varieties and state management of intellectual property, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 15/2026/ND-CP, Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP, and Decree No. 100/2026/ND-CP.

VII. The procedure for issuing certificates to organizations for assessing plant variety rights, as stipulated in Article 113 of Decree No. 65/2023/ND-CP detailing certain provisions and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property concerning industrial property, protection of industrial property rights, rights to plant varieties, and state management of intellectual property, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 15/2026/ND-CP, Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP, and Decree No. 100/2026/ND-CP, will not be implemented.

VIII. The procedure for reissuing the Certificate of Organization for Assessing Plant Variety Rights, as stipulated in Article 113 of Decree No. 65/2023/ND-CP detailing certain provisions and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property concerning industrial property, protection of industrial property rights, rights to plant varieties, and state management of intellectual property, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 15/2026/ND-CP, Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP, and Decree No. 100/2026/ND-CP, will not be carried out.

IX. Failure to carry out the procedure for revoking the Certificate of Plant Variety Rights Assessment Organization at the request of organizations or individuals as stipulated in Article 113 of Decree No. 65/2023/ND-CP detailing some articles and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property on industrial property, protection of industrial property rights, rights to plant varieties and state management of intellectual property, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 15/2026/ND-CP, Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP, and Decree No. 100/2026/ND-CP.

X. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for reinstating the validity of a plant variety protection certificate, as stipulated in point c, clause 2, Article 13 of Decree No. 79/2023/ND-CP detailing some articles and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property regarding rights to plant varieties, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP, is as follows:

Within 06 working days from the date of receiving a complete application, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will review the application.

XI. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for registering plant variety protection under Clause 3, Article 6 of Decree No. 79/2023/ND-CP detailing some articles and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property regarding rights to plant varieties, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP, is stipulated as follows:

1. Within 15 days of receiving a complete application, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment shall assess the form of the Plant Variety Protection Application.

a) If the application is valid, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment shall issue a Notice of Acceptance of Application as prescribed in Form No. 03 issued together with Decree No. 79/2023/ND-CP, return the results to the applicant, and publish the notice in the Journal of Agriculture and Environment and the electronic portal of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment within 90 days from the date of issuance of the Notice.

b) If the application is incomplete, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will notify the applicant and state the reasons for completion. Within 30 days from the date of receiving the notification to complete the application, the applicant must correct the deficiencies and resubmit it to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. Within 03 working days from the date of receiving the supplementary documents, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will review and issue a Notice of Acceptance of the Application as per point a, clause 2 of this Article, or reject the application and state the reasons.

c) If the application is invalid or the applicant fails to rectify the deficiencies within the required timeframe, and it is determined that there is no need to continue submitting the application, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will issue a Notice of Rejection of the Application stating the reasons.

XII. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for transferring the right to use protected plant varieties under the mandatory decision at point b, clause 3, Article 23 of Decree No. 79/2023/ND-CP detailing some articles and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property regarding rights to plant varieties, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP, is stipulated as follows:

The agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to receive and process administrative procedure applications shall immediately respond regarding the completeness of the application in the case of direct submission; and provide a written response regarding the completeness of the application within one working day in the case of online or postal submission.

1. In cases of compulsory transfer of the right to use protected plant varieties for public, non-commercial purposes, serving national defense, security, food security and nutrition needs of the people, or meeting urgent social needs such as natural disasters, epidemics, war, and widespread environmental pollution:

a) Within 06 working days from the date of receiving a complete dossier, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle the administrative procedure shall organize the appraisal and submit it to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

b) Within 02 working days from the date of receiving the dossier submitted by the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle the administrative procedure, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee shall consider and issue a Decision on the mandatory transfer of the right to use the plant variety and simultaneously notify the transferor and the transferee for implementation; if no decision is issued, a written response shall be provided stating the reasons.

2. In cases where the compulsory transfer of the right to use a protected plant variety to a person with the need and capacity to use the plant variety fails to reach an agreement with the holder of the exclusive right to use the plant variety on signing a contract for the use of the plant variety, despite attempts to negotiate a satisfactory price and commercial conditions within 12 months (except in cases of force majeure), or the holder of the exclusive right to use the plant variety is deemed to have engaged in prohibited anti-competitive practices under the law on competition:

a) Within 06 working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle the administrative procedure shall appraise the application and notify the holder of the exclusive right to use the plant variety about the requirement for compulsory transfer of the right to use the plant variety.

b) Within 10 working days from the date of issuance of the Notice, the holder of the exclusive right to use the plant variety must respond in writing.

3. If the holder of the exclusive right to use the plant variety does not respond or provide written consent to the request for compulsory transfer of the right to use the plant variety, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle the administrative procedure shall submit the matter to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for consideration and issuance of a Decision on compulsory transfer of the right to use the plant variety.

a) In cases where the holder of the exclusive right to use a plant variety objects to the mandatory transfer of the right to use the plant variety, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures shall consider the objection within 06 working days from the date of receiving the objection from the organization or individual.

b) In cases where the mandatory transfer of the right to use a plant variety is required in accordance with regulations, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle the administrative procedure shall submit the matter to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for consideration and issuance of a Decision on the mandatory transfer of the right to use the plant variety, and notify both the transferor and the transferee for implementation.

c) In cases where the request for compulsory transfer of plant variety use rights lacks sufficient grounds as stipulated in points b and c of Clause 1, Article 21 of Decree No. 79/2023/ND-CP, after receiving the opinion of the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle the administrative procedure shall issue a notice of refusal stating the reasons.

XIII. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for granting plant variety protection certificates as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 11 of Decree No. 79/2023/ND-CP detailing some articles and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property regarding rights to plant varieties, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP, is as follows:

1. Within 60 days of receiving the DUS test results report, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment shall conduct a content assessment in accordance with Clause 1, Article 178 of the Intellectual Property Law.

a) If the registered variety ensures distinctiveness, uniformity, and stability, and the application for protection meets the conditions stipulated in Article 176 and point a, clause 1, Article 178 of the Law on Intellectual Property, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment shall issue a Decision granting a Plant Variety Protection Certificate in accordance with Form No. 1.7 and Form No. 1.8 issued together with this Decree; return the results to the applicant; and publish them in the Journal of Agriculture and Environment and the electronic portal of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment within 60 days from the date of issuance of the Decision.

b) If the registered variety does not ensure distinctiveness, uniformity, or stability, or if the application does not meet one of the conditions stipulated in Clause 2 of Article 176 and Point a of Clause 1 of Article 178 of the Law on Intellectual Property, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment shall notify the applicant in writing of its intention to refuse the plant variety protection certificate, stating the reasons and setting a deadline of 05 days for the applicant to rectify the deficiencies or submit objections to the intended refusal.

2. If, after the above deadline, the applicant does not submit a valid objection to the intended refusal or does not rectify the deficiencies, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will notify the applicant of the refusal to grant the Plant Variety Protection Certificate. If the applicant rectifies the deficiencies or submits a valid objection to the intended refusal, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will grant the Plant Variety Protection Certificate in accordance with Clause 1, Article 11 of Decree No. 79/2023/ND-CP.

XIV. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for amending and supplementing the application for plant variety protection under Clause 3, Article 7 of Decree No. 79/2023/ND-CP detailing some articles and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property regarding rights to plant varieties, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP, is stipulated as follows:

Within 07 working days from the date of receiving a complete application, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will review the application.

XV. The time limit for carrying out the procedure of re-registering the organization providing services representing rights to plant varieties, as stipulated in point c, clause 2, Article 32 of Decree No. 79/2023/ND-CP detailing some articles and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property regarding rights to plant varieties, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP, is as follows:

Within 05 working days from the date of receiving complete and valid documents, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle the administrative procedure shall appraise and submit to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for consideration and decision the re-registration of the plant variety rights representation service organization according to Form No. 41, Appendix V issued with Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP; in case of non-re-registration, a written response shall be provided stating the reasons.

XVI. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for registering the organization providing services representing rights to plant varieties, as stipulated in points c and d, Clause 2, Article 31 of Decree No. 79/2023/ND-CP detailing some articles and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property regarding rights to plant varieties, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP:

1. Within 04 working days from the date of receiving complete and valid documents, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle the administrative procedure shall organize the appraisal and submit it to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

2. Within one working day from the date of receiving the dossier from the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle the administrative procedure, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee shall consider and decide to acknowledge the organization providing services representing rights to plant varieties according to Form No. 41, Appendix V issued with Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP; in case of non-acknowledgment, a written response shall be provided stating the reasons.

XVII. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for issuing a Certificate of Professional Examination for Representatives of Plant Variety Rights under points c and d, Clause 7, Article 27 of Decree No. 79/2023/ND-CP detailing some articles and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property regarding rights to plant varieties, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP, is stipulated as follows:

1. Within 04 working days from the date of the inspection, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle the administrative procedure shall organize the appraisal and submit it to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee;

2. Within one working day from the date of receiving the dossier submitted by the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle the administrative procedure, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee shall consider and decide to grant the Certificate of Professional Inspection for Representation of Plant Variety Rights according to Form No. 36, Appendix V issued with Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP; in case of refusal to grant, a written response shall be provided stating the reasons.

XVIII. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for registering the transfer of ownership rights of plant variety protection certificates, as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 19 of Decree No. 79/2023/ND-CP detailing some provisions and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property regarding rights to plant varieties, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP, is as follows:

Within 10 working days from the date of receiving a complete application, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment will review the application.

B. DECENTRALIZATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

I. The authority to certify fragrant rice varieties eligible for import duty exemption under quotas, as stipulated in Article 7 of Decree No. 103/2020/ND-CP on certification of fragrant rice varieties for export to the European Union, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 11/2022/ND-CP and Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP, is delegated to the Chairpersons of Provincial People's Committees as follows:

1. Application dossier for certification of fragrant rice variety:

a) Application for certification of fragrant rice varieties using the form prescribed in Appendix IV issued with Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP;

b) The Certificate of Fragrant Rice Variety must be fully completed with information from item 1 to item 9 according to the form prescribed in Appendix VI issued with Decree No. 103/2020/ND-CP for fragrant rice exported to the EU or Appendix VIa issued with Decree No. 11/2022/ND-CP for fragrant rice exported to the UK;

c) The original or certified copy of the Inspection Report of the fragrant rice field plot, in the form prescribed in Appendix II issued with Decree 103/2020/ND-CP;

d) A written agreement for the transfer of the Inspection Report of the fragrant rice field plot in cases where the organization or individual requesting certification of the fragrant rice variety is not named in the Inspection Report of the fragrant rice field plot.

2. Procedure:

a) Organizations and individuals shall submit one set of documents directly, via postal service, or electronically to the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to receive and process administrative procedures (where the organization or individual is headquartered).

In the case of direct submission or submission via postal service: The agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to receive and process administrative procedure applications will check the completeness of the application and immediately inform the organization or individual of its completeness.

For electronic submissions: The application dossier must be completed and digitally signed on the electronic forms provided in accordance with Clauses 1 and 2, Article 9 of Government Decree No. 45/2020/ND-CP dated April 8, 2020, on the implementation of administrative procedures in the electronic environment. Within no more than one working day from the date of receipt of the dossier, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to receive and process the administrative procedure dossier shall review the completeness of the dossier components; if the dossier is incomplete according to regulations, a written notification shall be sent to the organization or individual.

b) Within 05 working days from the date of receiving a valid application, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle the administrative procedure shall organize the assessment and submit it to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for certification in item 10 of the Certificate of Fragrant Rice Variety as prescribed in Appendix VI issued with Decree No. 103/2020/ND-CP for fragrant rice exported to the EU or Appendix VIa issued with Decree No. 11/2022/ND-CP for fragrant rice exported to the UK; in case of non-certification, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

3. Transitional provisions:

a) Organizations accredited before the effective date of this Resolution may continue to conduct inspections of fragrant rice fields according to regulations.

b) The administrative procedure for certifying the export of fragrant rice varieties eligible for import duty exemption under the quota, to be received and processed by the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, shall be implemented 60 days after the effective date of this Resolution.

c) For dossiers for certification of fragrant rice varieties eligible for import duty exemption under quotas that have been received by the competent authority within 60 days from the effective date of this Resolution but have not yet been processed, the provisions of the law in effect at the time the dossier was received shall continue to apply.

II. The authority to re-certify fragrant rice varieties eligible for import duty exemption under quotas, as stipulated in Article 8 of Decree No. 103/2020/ND-CP on the certification of fragrant rice varieties for export to the European Union, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 11/2022/ND-CP and Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP, is delegated to the Chairpersons of Provincial People's Committees as follows:

1. The file includes:

a) Application for recertification of fragrant rice varieties using the form prescribed in Appendix IV issued with Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP;

b) The Certificate of Re-certification of Aromatic Rice Variety must be fully completed with information from items 1 to 9 according to the mẫu prescribed in Appendix VII issued with Decree No. 103/2020/ND-CP for aromatic rice exported to the EU or Appendix VIIa issued with Decree No. 11/2022/ND-CP for aromatic rice exported to the UK;

c) Documentation proving the changes in the content of the certified fragrant rice variety certificate;

2. Procedure:

b) Within 03 working days from the date of receiving a valid application, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle the administrative procedure shall organize the assessment and submit it to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee for certification in item 10 of the Certificate of Re-certification of Aromatic Rice varieties as prescribed in Appendix VII issued with Decree No. 103/2020/ND-CP for aromatic rice exported to the EU or Appendix VIIa issued with Decree No. 11/2022/ND-CP for aromatic rice exported to the UK; in case of non-certification, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

3. Transitional provisions

a) The administrative procedure for re-certifying the type of fragrant rice eligible for import duty exemption under the quota for export, to be received and processed by the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, shall be implemented 60 days after the effective date of this Resolution.

b) For dossiers for re-certification of fragrant rice varieties eligible for import duty exemption under quotas that have been received by the competent authority within 60 days from the effective date of this Resolution, the provisions of the law in effect at the time the dossier was received shall continue to apply.

C. LIST OF LEGAL REGULATIONS REQUIRING AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENTATION

TT	Document	Articles, clauses, and points that need to be amended, supplemented, or repealed.	Drafting agency
1.	Government Decree No. 84/2019/ND-CP dated November 14, 2019, regulates the management of fertilizers.	– Clause 2 of Article 16; Clause 2 of Article 17	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
2.	Government Decree No. 79/2023/ND-CP dated November 15, 2023, provides detailed regulations on certain articles and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property regarding rights to plant varieties.	– Clause 3 of Article 6; Clause 3 of Article 7; Clause 2 of Article 11; Clause 1, Point c of Clause 2, Point c, Clause 3 of Article 13; Clause 2 of Article 19; Clause 3 of Article 23; Points c and d of Clause 7 of Article 27; Article 29; Points c and d of Clause 2 of Article 31; Point c of Clause 2 of Article 32.	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
3.	Government Decree No. 103/2020/ND-CP dated September 4, 2020, stipulates the certification of fragrant rice varieties for export to the European Union.	Articles 7 and 8	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
4.	Government Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP dated January 21, 2026, amends and supplements a number of articles of decrees in the field of crop cultivation and plant protection.	– Articles 10; 11; 17; 20; 22; 24; 26; 27; 29; Form No. 39, Appendix V.	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
5.	Government Decree No. 38/2026/ND-CP dated January 24, 2026, regulates the import of plants with soil balls and the codes for planting areas and packaging facilities.	– Clause 3, Article 4	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
6.	Decree No. 65/2023/ND-CP dated August 23, 2023, provides detailed regulations on a number of articles and measures for implementing the Law on Intellectual Property concerning industrial property, protection of industrial property rights, rights to plant varieties, and state management of intellectual property.	– Article 112; Article 113.	Science and technology
7.	Government Decree No. 100/2026/ND-CP dated March 31, 2026, amending and supplementing a number of articles of Decree No. 65/2023/ND The Government's Decree dated August 23, 2023, detailing certain provisions and implementation measures of the Law on Intellectual Property concerning industrial property, protection of industrial property rights, rights to plant varieties, and state management of intellectual property, has been amended and supplemented by Government Decree No. 15/2026/ND-CP dated January 14, 2026, and Government Decree No. 33/2026/ND-CP dated January 21, 2026.	– Articles 43, 44, and 45	Science and technology

Appendix XIV

CUTTING DOWN, DECENTRALIZING, AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND CUTTING DOWN AND SIMPLIFYING BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE LIVESTOCK AND VETERINARY SECTOR

(Attached to Resolution No. 17/2026/NQ-CP) (Government Decree dated September 29, 2026)

A. REDUCING AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND BUSINESS CONDITIONS

A.1. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

I. The procedure for reissuing the Certificate of Eligibility for the Production of Livestock Waste Treatment Products, as stipulated in Clause 5, Article 32a of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP detailing the Law on Livestock Farming (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 46/2022/ND-CP and Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP), will not be implemented.

1. Organizations and individuals needing a reissue of the Certificate of Eligibility for the Production of Livestock Waste Treatment Products must submit a written notification of the change in the organization's or individual's information in the Certificate to the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to manage the livestock and veterinary sector.

2. Organizations and individuals whose applications for administrative procedures were received by state agencies or competent authorities before the effective date of this Resolution, but have not yet received results, shall continue to be processed according to the provisions of the law at the time of receipt; except in cases where the organization or individual requests to be processed according to the provisions of this Resolution.

II. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for granting veterinary practice certificates, as stipulated in point b, clause 2, Article 21a of Decree No. 35/2016/ND-CP detailing some provisions of the Law on Veterinary Medicine, which has been amended and supplemented by Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP, is prescribed as follows:

Within 03 working days from the date of receiving a valid application, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of livestock and veterinary medicine shall consider and decide on the issuance of the Veterinary Practice Certificate; if the certificate is not issued, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

III. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for granting a Certificate of Eligibility for the production of veterinary drugs (excluding the production of pharmaceutical drugs and vaccines) as stipulated in point b, clause 2, Article 16a of Decree No. 35/2016/ND-CP detailing some provisions of the Law on Veterinary Medicine, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP, is as follows:

Within four working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of livestock and veterinary medicine shall inspect the conditions of the production facility.

If the applicant meets the requirements, within 03 working days from the completion of the inspection, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of livestock and veterinary medicine shall issue a Certificate of Eligibility for the Production of Veterinary Drugs; if the certificate is not issued, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

IV. The time limit for renewing the Certificate of Eligibility for Veterinary Drug Production (excluding the production of pharmaceutical drugs and vaccines) as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 16a of Decree No. 35/2016/ND-CP detailing some provisions of the Law on Veterinary Medicine, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP, is as follows:

Three months prior to the expiration date of the Certificate of Eligibility for Veterinary Drug Production, organizations and individuals wishing to continue producing veterinary drugs must submit an application for renewal. Within four working days of receiving a complete and valid application, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of livestock and veterinary medicine will inspect the production facility's conditions.

If eligible, within 03 working days from the date of completion of the inspection, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of livestock and veterinary medicine shall renew the Certificate of Eligibility for Veterinary Drug Production; if not granted, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

V. The required documents and timeframe for the procedure to issue a Certificate of Eligibility for the Production of Veterinary Drugs Containing Narcotic Substances or Precursors (excluding the production of veterinary pharmaceuticals and vaccines) as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 16 of Decree No. 105/2021/ND-CP and Article 16a of Decree No. 35/2016/ND-CP detailing certain provisions of the Law on Veterinary Medicine, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP, are as follows:

1. Profile composition:

a) For new applications:

– Application form No. 05.QLT Appendix IA issued with Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP;

– A detailed description of the facilities and technical equipment for the production of veterinary drugs, according to Form No. 06.QLT, Appendix IA, issued with Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP;

– Environmental registration or environmental assessment document as required by environmental law.

b) In cases where a facility has been granted a Certificate of Eligibility for the Production of Veterinary Drugs in accordance with current veterinary laws, when there is a need to produce veterinary drugs containing narcotics or precursors on the same production line as the veterinary drugs for which the Certificate of Eligibility has been granted, the facility must submit an application dossier including: a written request from the organization engaged in production and documents proving the production process and the raw materials for the veterinary drugs that are narcotics, psychotropic substances, or precursors used in the production of veterinary drugs.

2. Procedures and steps:

a) Organizations and individuals wishing to apply for a new Certificate of Eligibility for the production of veterinary drugs containing narcotics or precursors (excluding the production of veterinary drugs in pharmaceutical form and vaccines) shall submit one set of documents to the Agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of livestock and veterinary medicine;

If the conditions are met, within 03 working days from the date of completion of the inspection, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of livestock and veterinary medicine shall issue a Certificate of Eligibility for the production of veterinary drugs containing narcotics and precursors; if the certificate is not issued, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

b) In cases where a facility has already been granted a certificate of eligibility for veterinary drug production in accordance with current veterinary law, and there is a need to produce veterinary drugs containing narcotics or precursors on the same production line that has been granted the certificate of eligibility: Within 05 working days from the date of receiving a complete application as prescribed, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of livestock and veterinary medicine shall receive, appraise, and issue a certificate of eligibility for the production line of veterinary drugs containing narcotics or precursors; if the certificate is not issued, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

VI. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for amending the Certificate of Eligibility for the production of veterinary drugs containing narcotics and precursors (excluding the production of veterinary drugs in pharmaceutical form and vaccines) in case of changes in location, scale, type, research and production type as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 16 of Decree No. 105/2021/ND-CP and Article 16a of Decree No. 35/2016/ND-CP detailing some provisions of the Law on Veterinary Medicine as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP is as follows:

VII. The required documents and timeframe for the procedure of issuing a Certificate of Eligibility for Importing Veterinary Drugs, as stipulated in Clauses 1 and 2 of Article 18a of Decree No. 35/2016/ND-CP detailing certain provisions of the Law on Veterinary Medicine (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP), are as follows:

1. Profile composition:

a) Application form No. 09.QLT Appendix IA issued with Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP;

b) A detailed description of the physical and technical infrastructure according to Form No. 10.QLT, Appendix IA issued with Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP.

2. Timeframe for implementation:

If eligible, within 03 working days from the date of completion of the inspection, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of livestock and veterinary medicine shall issue a Certificate of Eligibility for Importing Veterinary Drugs; if the certificate is not issued, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

VIII. The required documents and timeframe for renewing the Certificate of Eligibility for Importing Veterinary Drugs, as stipulated in Article 18a of Decree No. 35/2016/ND-CP detailing certain provisions of the Law on Veterinary Medicine (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP), are as follows:

1. Profile composition:

a) Application form No. 09.QLT Appendix IA issued with Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP;

b) A detailed description of the physical and technical infrastructure according to Form No. 10.QLT, Appendix IA issued with Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP.

2. Timeframe for implementation:

If eligible, within 03 working days from the date of completion of the inspection, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of livestock and veterinary medicine shall extend the Certificate of Eligibility for Importing Veterinary Drugs; if not granted, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

IX. The required documents and timeframe for the procedure to issue a Certificate of Eligibility for Trading Veterinary Drugs, as stipulated in Article 17a of Decree No. 35/2016/ND-CP detailing certain provisions of the Law on Veterinary Medicine (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP), are as follows:

1. Profile composition:

a) Application form No. 09.QLT Appendix IA issued with Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP;

b) A detailed description of the physical and technical infrastructure according to Form No. 10.QLT, Appendix IA issued with Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP.

2. Timeframe for implementation:

Within four working days from the date of receiving a valid application, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of livestock and veterinary medicine shall inspect the conditions of the veterinary drug trading establishment.

If the applicant meets the eligibility requirements, within 03 working days from the date of completion of the inspection, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of livestock and veterinary medicine shall issue a Certificate of Eligibility for Trading Veterinary Drugs; if the certificate is not issued, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

X. The required documents and timeframe for renewing the Certificate of Eligibility for Trading Veterinary Drugs, as stipulated in Article 17a of Decree No. 35/2016/ND-CP detailing certain provisions of the Law on Veterinary Medicine (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP), are as follows:

1. Profile composition:

a) Application form No. 09.QLT Appendix IA issued with Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP;

b) A detailed description of the physical and technical infrastructure according to Form No. 10.QLT, Appendix IA issued with Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP.

2. Timeframe for implementation:

XI. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for granting a Certificate of Eligibility for Animal Feed Production to animal feed production facilities exporting feed, as required by importing countries under Clause 2, Article 4 and Clause 3, Article 10 of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP, is stipulated as follows:

1. Organizations and individuals shall submit dossiers as prescribed in Clause 2, Article 10 of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP to the competent authority specified in Clause 1, Article 10 of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP.

In the case of direct submission: At the time of receiving the application, the administrative procedure processing agency will check the completeness of the application and accept it if it is complete; if the application is incomplete, it will be returned to the organization or individual for supplementation and completion.

For applications submitted via postal service or online: Within one working day from the date of receipt of the application, the administrative procedure processing agency will review its completeness; if the application is incomplete according to regulations, the administrative procedure processing agency will notify the organization or individual to supplement and complete the application.

2. For facilities producing complete mixed feed, concentrated feed, and feed supplements:

Within 07 working days from the date of receiving a complete application, the competent authority shall assess the contents of the application.

If the application is incomplete, the competent authority will request the organization or individual to supplement and complete the application.

If the application meets the requirements, within 10 working days, the competent authority shall establish a team to assess the actual conditions of the animal feed production facility according to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 11 of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP and prepare a report using Form No. 05.TACN, Appendix I issued with Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP.

If the facility does not meet the conditions, within 06 months from the date of the assessment report, the organization or individual must rectify the issues and submit a written report on the rectification results to the competent authority for review and reassessment of the actual conditions (if necessary).

If the facility meets the conditions, within 03 working days from the date of completion of the on-site assessment, the competent authority shall issue a Certificate of Eligibility for Animal Feed Production according to Form No. 06.TACN Appendix I issued with Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP; in case of refusal, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

3. For traditional animal feed production facilities (manufacturing, preliminary processing, and processing) for commercial purposes, based on orders:

Within 10 working days from the date of receiving a complete application, the competent authority shall appraise the contents of the application; if the application meets the requirements, the competent authority shall issue a Certificate of Eligibility for Animal Feed Production according to Form No. 06.TACN Appendix I issued with Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP; in case of refusal, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

In cases where the importing country requires an assessment of the actual conditions for issuing a Certificate of Eligibility for Animal Feed Production, the competent authority shall comply with the provisions of point b, clause 3, Article 10 of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP.

XII. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for issuing a Certificate of Eligibility for the Production of Livestock Waste Treatment Products, as stipulated in point b, clause 3, Article 32a of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP, which has been amended and supplemented by Decree No. 46/2022/ND-CP and Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP, is as follows:

The agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of livestock and veterinary medicine shall immediately respond regarding the completeness of the dossier in the case of direct submission; and within one working day in writing to confirm the completeness of the dossier in the case of submission via the internet or postal service.

If the application meets the requirements, within 10 working days from the date of receipt of a valid application, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of livestock and veterinary medicine shall establish a team to assess the actual conditions of the production facility. The assessment content shall follow Form No. 09.MTCN, and an assessment report shall be prepared according to Form No. 10.MTCN in Appendix I issued with Decree No. 32/2026/NĐ-CP.

If the facility does not meet the conditions, within 06 months from the date of completion of the assessment, the facility must take corrective actions and submit a written report on the results of the corrective actions to the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures for re-evaluation and reassessment of the actual conditions (if necessary).

If the facility meets the conditions, within 02 working days from the date of completion of the on-site assessment, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures shall issue a Certificate of Eligibility for the Production of Livestock Waste Treatment Products according to Form No. 11.MTCN, Appendix I issued with Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP; if the certificate is not issued, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

XIII. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for issuing Certificates of Eligibility for large-scale farm animal husbandry as stipulated in point b, clause 3, Article 23 of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP, which has been amended and supplemented by Decree No. 46/2022/ND-CP and Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP, is as follows:

Within 03 (three) working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid dossier, the competent authority shall appraise the contents of the dossier.

If the application is incomplete, the competent authority will request the organization or individual to supplement and complete the application.

If the application meets the requirements, within 10 working days the competent authority will form a team to assess the actual conditions of the livestock facility.

If the facility does not meet the conditions, within 06 months from the date of completion of the assessment, the organization or individual must rectify the issues and submit a written report on the rectification results to the competent authority for re-evaluation and assessment of the actual conditions (if necessary).

If the facility meets the conditions, within 02 working days from the date of completion of the on-site assessment, the competent authority shall issue a Certificate of Eligibility for Livestock Farming according to Form No. 05.ĐKCN Appendix I issued with Decree No. 32/2026/NĐ-CP; in case of refusal, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

XIV. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for granting Certificates of Eligibility for Animal Feed Production to animal feed production facilities in the area (except for animal feed production facilities exporting at the request of importing countries) as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 4 and Clause 3, Article 10 of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP, is as follows:

1. Organizations and individuals shall submit dossiers as prescribed in Clause 2, Article 10 of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP to the competent authority as prescribed in Clause 1, Article 10 of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP.

2. For facilities producing complete mixed feed, concentrated feed, and feed supplements:

Within 07 working days from the date of receiving a complete application, the competent authority shall assess the contents of the application.

If the application is incomplete, the competent authority will request the organization or individual to supplement and complete the application.

If the application meets the requirements, within 10 working days, the competent authority shall establish a team to assess the actual conditions of the animal feed production facility in accordance with the content of Clause 2, Article 11 of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP and prepare a report using Form No. 05.TACN, Appendix I issued with Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP.

3. For traditional animal feed production facilities (manufacturing, preliminary processing, and processing) for commercial purposes, based on orders:

4. In cases where the importing country requires an assessment of the actual conditions for granting a Certificate of Eligibility for Animal Feed Production, the competent authority shall comply with the provisions of point b, clause 3, Article 10 of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP.

XV. The time limit for carrying out the procedure for granting import licenses for animal feed, which has not been published on the electronic portal of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment as stipulated in Clause 7, Article 13 of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP, is regulated as follows:

Organizations and individuals must submit one set of documents requesting an import license for animal feed that has not yet been published on the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment's electronic portal to the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of animal husbandry and veterinary medicine (where the organization or individual has its head office or import border gate) in person, online, or via postal service.

Within 10 working days from the date of receiving complete and valid documents, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of livestock and veterinary medicine shall appraise and decide on granting import licenses for animal feed that have not been published on the electronic portal of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment according to Form No. 09.TACN Appendix I issued with this Decree; in case of refusal to grant, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

A.2. BUSINESS CONDITIONS

1. Failure to comply with the business conditions regarding the provision of testing and evaluation services for biological products, microorganisms, chemicals, and environmental treatment substances in livestock farming as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 31 of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 46/2022/ND-CP and Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP.

2. Failure to comply with the business conditions for establishments trading and importing livestock waste treatment products as stipulated in Article 32c of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 46/2022/ND-CP and Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP.

B. HIERARCHY

IThe authority to grant import licenses for livestock waste treatment products containing novel substances for testing, scientific research, display at fairs and exhibitions, sample analysis in laboratories, or production and processing for export purposes, as stipulated in Clause 5, Article 32d of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 46/2022/ND-CP and Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP), is delegated to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the provincial level.

The order of execution:

1. The dossier components are as prescribed in Clause 4, Article 32d of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP, which has been amended and supplemented by Decree No. 46/2022/ND-CP and Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP.

2. Organizations and individuals shall submit one set of documents to the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to carry out the administrative procedure.

Within 07 working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to carry out the administrative procedure shall issue an Import Permit for livestock waste treatment products according to Form No. 15.MTCN Appendix I issued with Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP; in case of refusal, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

II. The authority to recognize the results of testing livestock waste treatment products of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, as stipulated in points c and d, clause 4, Article 31 of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 46/2022/ND-CP and Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP), is delegated to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the provincial level.

Sequence and procedures to be followed:

1. The dossier components are as prescribed in point b, clause 4, Article 31 of Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 46/2022/ND-CP and Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP.

2. Organizations and individuals with livestock waste treatment products undergoing testing shall submit 01 (one) set of documents to the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to carry out administrative procedures.

Within 07 working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid dossier, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to carry out the administrative procedure shall establish a Council to evaluate the test results, comprising: representatives of the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to carry out the administrative procedure, relevant units, and technical experts.

Within 03 working days from the date of receiving the complete dossier as per the comments of the Appraisal Council, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to carry out the administrative procedure shall consider and issue a Decision recognizing the livestock waste treatment product containing a new substance that has undergone testing, according to Form No. 05.MTCN Appendix I issued with Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP; in case of non-recognition, a written response must be provided stating the reasons.

Within 03 working days from the date of issuance of the Decision recognizing the test results, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to carry out the administrative procedure shall publicly announce the Decision recognizing the test results on the electronic portal of the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to carry out the administrative procedure. Organizations and individuals are permitted to produce and trade immediately after receiving the Decision recognizing the test results.

III. The authority to issue, adjust, and reissue import and export licenses for veterinary drugs and raw materials for veterinary drugs containing narcotics or precursors, as stipulated in Article 20 of Decree No. 105/2021/ND-CP of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, is delegated to the Chairpersons of Provincial People's Committees.

Sequence and procedures to be followed:

1. Profile composition:

– Application for import and export licenses from enterprises, using Form No. 01 in the Appendix issued with Decree No. 105/2021/ND-CP;

– The original copy of one of the following documents: Export or import license from the exporting or importing country (if applicable);

– Certified copies of the following documents: Investment Certificate, Business Registration Certificate, Enterprise Registration Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility for Production and Business Activities, Certificate of Eligibility for Import and Certificate of Circulation of Veterinary Drugs in Vietnam, except for imports for research purposes or for treating diseases in rare and endangered wild animals;

– Copies of contracts and related orders, along with the originals for verification (if requested);

– Other relevant documents: Certificate of Analysis (CoA) from the manufacturer or product testing results, product label for veterinary drugs containing narcotics or precursors;

If the aforementioned documents are in a foreign language, they must be accompanied by a notarized Vietnamese translation in accordance with the Law on Notarization.

2. Enterprises operating in accordance with the provisions of point a, clause 1 and clause 3 of Article 19 of Decree No. 105/2021/ND-CP shall prepare the application dossier for import and export licenses as prescribed in clause 2 of this Article, and send it directly or by mail to the Ministry of Public Security, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of livestock and veterinary medicine, or send the electronic version through the online public service system of the Ministry of Public Security, the agency assigned by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee to handle administrative procedures in the field of livestock and veterinary medicine on the National Single Window Portal;

Within 03 working days from the date of receiving a complete application for an import license for narcotic substances as prescribed, the licensing authority shall conduct an assessment and issue the import license;

Within 10 working days from the date of receiving a complete application for an export license for narcotics and precursors as prescribed, the licensing authority shall conduct an assessment, issue a pre-export notification, and grant the export license. If the competent authority of the importing country does not approve the pre-export notification, the licensing authority shall not issue the license and shall notify the enterprise in writing of the reason.

Within 05 working days from the date of receiving a complete application for a license to import or export veterinary drugs containing narcotics or precursors as prescribed, the licensing authority shall conduct an assessment and issue the import or export license.

C. LIST OF LEGAL NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS REQUIRING AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENTATION

TT	Document	Articles, clauses, and points that need to be amended, supplemented, or repealed.	Drafting agency
1	Decree No. 35/2016/ND-CP detailing some provisions of the Law on Veterinary Medicine has been amended and supplemented by Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP.	Article 16a; Article 17a; Article 18a; point b, clause 2, Article 21a.	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
2	Decree No. 13/2020/ND-CP, which details some provisions of the Law on Livestock, has been amended and supplemented by Decree No. 46/2022/ND-CP and Decree No. 32/2026/ND-CP.	Clause 2 of Article 4, Clause 3 of Article 10; Clause 7 of Article 13; Point b of Clause 3; Clause 2, Points c and d of Clause 4 of Article 31; Point b of Clause 3, Points b and c of Clause 5 of Article 32a; Article 32c; Clause 5 of Article 32d;	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
3	Decree No. 105/2021/ND-CP provides detailed regulations and guidance on the implementation of several articles of the Law on Drug Prevention and Control.	Paragraphs 2 and 4 of Article 16; Article 20;	Police

Appendix XV

REDUCING, DECENTRALIZING, AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCING AND SIMPLIFYING BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE METEOROLOGY AND HYDROLOGY SECTOR

(Attached to Resolution No. 17/2026/NQ-CP) (Government Decree dated September 29, 2026)

A. CUTTING AND SIMPLIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Failure to carry out the procedures for exploiting and using meteorological and hydrological information and data as stipulated in Article 30 of Decree No. 38/2016/ND-CP detailing some provisions of the Law on Meteorology and Hydrology, as amended and supplemented by Decree No. 48/2020/ND-CP.

The exploitation and use of meteorological and hydrological information and data are carried out in accordance with the Law on Access to Information and Circular No. 197/2016/TT-BTC on regulations on the rates, collection, payment, management and use of fees for exploiting and using meteorological and hydrological information and data.

B. LIST OF LEGAL NORMATIVE DOCUMENTS REQUIRING AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENTATION

TT	Document	Articles, clauses, and points that need to be amended, supplemented, or repealed.	Drafting agency
1	Government Decree No. 38/2026/ND-CP dated May 15, 2016, provides detailed regulations on a number of articles of the Law on Meteorology and Hydrology.	Article 30	Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

Legal regulations on reducing business conditions.

Resolution 66.19/2026/NQ-CP on reducing, decentralizing, simplifying administrative procedures and reducing and simplifying business conditions under the management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Resolution 66.17/2026/NQ-CP reduces and amends conditional investment and business sectors and professions.

Resolution 66.18/2026/NQ-CP decentralizes, reduces, and simplifies administrative procedures and business conditions under the management of 11 sectors and fields.

Resolution 24/2026/NQ-CP reduces, decentralizes, and simplifies administrative procedures and business conditions in the fields of defense, internal affairs, finance, construction, diplomacy, justice, and banking.

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Resolution 17/2026/NQ-CP on reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures and reducing and simplifying business conditions under the management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

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Resolution 66.19/2026/NQ-CP on reducing, decentralizing, simplifying administrative procedures and reducing and simplifying business conditions under the management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Resolution 66.17/2026/NQ-CP reduces and amends conditional investment and business sectors and professions.

Resolution 66.18/2026/NQ-CP decentralizes, reduces, and simplifies administrative procedures and business conditions under the management of 11 sectors and fields.

Resolution 24/2026/NQ-CP reduces, decentralizes, and simplifies administrative procedures and business conditions in the fields of defense, internal affairs, finance, construction, diplomacy, justice, and banking.

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