Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed Decision 49/2026/QD-TTg, which sets the dossier, sequence and procedure for deciding whether an investment project uses outdated technology that risks pollution or excessive use of resources, the government news portal reports. It also covers appraisal of machinery, equipment and technology lines in investment projects. The report does not state the effective date.
The investor submits one dossier, online through the national public service portal, in person or by post, to the lead agency. If it is incomplete, the agency tells the investor within two working days. Within three working days of a complete dossier, the agency asks the environmental authority and the relevant specialised agency for opinions, and they reply within five working days.
For large or technically complex projects the agency may set up a science and technology advisory council within 20 working days. The agency issues a written determination within five working days of receiving the input. Valid appraisal results on safety, energy efficiency or environmental protection can be reused, and appraisal certificates are valid for 12 months.
The portal's report is a news summary. The full decision text should be checked for the effective date and exact wording.
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