Kupastuntas.co, South Lampung - Three companies engaged in coal stockpile in South Lampung Regency, are said to not have valid permits.

This was said directly by the Head of the South Lampung Environment Service Feri Bastian, Monday (27/2/2023).

"So, the problem with the stockpile business activities in South Lampung, there are 8 companies there. The 5 have got permits, the 3 haven't," said Feri.

Ferry continued, the data was obtained when his party went directly to the location of the coal stockpile company on February 22, 2023.

"First, Mitra Inti Serasi Internasional company does not yet have spatial planning and other permits including from the environmental service. It is in Kaliasin Village, Tanjung Bintang District," Feri said again.

Second, the Dayanti Daya Nusantara Limited Liability Company, which is also located in Kali Asin Village, does not yet have a permit.

"The third is the Mulyo Joyo Mining Limited Liability Company, Lematang Village, Tanjung Bintang District. It does not yet have spatial suitability. So, the three companies operating in the coal stockpile do not yet have permits," said Ferry.

Ferry added that the three companies that did not yet have permits had already been verbally informed that they must immediately issue permits.

"All these permits must be completed including environmental documents, because environmental documents are a form of reference for processing waste or pollution caused by stockpiles," explained Ferry.

And, there is already a circular from the Governor that must complete the requirements including that there must be a wastewater treatment plant, there must be tree plants and there must be watering. This must be carried out by business actors.

Asked about sanctions for companies that are not licensed, Feri said that there are already regulations governing this matter.

"There are sanctions, it's clear from us that there are also permits from the Licensing Service. Because, each agency must have regulations governing the issue of sanctions regarding permits. In our case, if there is no permit, it must still be closed because it is considered illegal and there is no permits," said Ferry.

Feri appealed to all business actors, especially those engaged in the stockpile sector, to obtain permits in accordance with applicable laws.

"Because the Regional Government also does not prohibit investing anywhere, because that is one of the appeals from the President also that all areas of investment must be assisted and do not complicate licensing issues. However, business actors must also cooperate in making all permits that have been determined by law. valid invitation," said the Head of South Lampung Environment Service. (*)