In a major push for administrative reform and enhanced state management efficiency, on June 10, 2026, the Hai Phong Department of Agriculture and Environment issued Document No. 6698/SNNMT-VP. This document publicly discloses the list of modified, supplemented, and abolished administrative procedures in key sectors, including seas and islands, fisheries, and fisheries resources surveillance. This action is a concrete step toward implementing Decision No. 2151/QD-UBND, issued by the Hai Phong City People's Committee on June 9, 2026.
Efforts to Modernize and Clarify Administrative Information
This disclosure is more than just a routine update of regulations; it represents the city's firm commitment to creating the most favorable conditions for citizens and businesses. The full content of the modified and supplemented procedures has been completely uploaded and made public on the official portal of the Department of Agriculture and Environment at: https://sonnmt.haiphong.gov.vn/thu-tuc-hanh-chinh.
Furthermore, the Department has requested that the City Public Administration Service Center, along with centers at the commune, ward, and special district levels, publicly post these lists at their headquarters. These centers are also tasked with providing guidance and processing results in strict accordance with the new regulations.
The Department of Agriculture and Environment encourages all agencies, units, organizations, and individuals within the city to take note of and implement these changes. Detailed information and the latest application forms are now available at online public service portals and dossier reception points throughout the city.
Notable Breakthroughs in the Seas and Islands Sector
This update records significant changes in both implementation order and processing time for the seas and islands sector at both provincial and commune levels:
- At the Commune Level: The procedure for "Modifying or supplementing the Sea Area Allocation Decision for Vietnamese individuals for aquaculture" has been heavily streamlined. Notably, the appraisal period for dossiers has been slashed from 25 days to just 09 working days. This allows individuals involved in aquaculture to quickly stabilize their production when there are changes to their plans or the specific sea area used.
- At the Provincial Level: Several procedures involving large-scale investments have also seen time reductions. Specifically, the "Modification or supplementation of the Sea Area Allocation Decision" for organizations and individuals was reduced from 25 days to 20 days. The procedure for "Modifying or supplementing a Sea Dumping Permit" was also cut from 30 days to 18.5 days.
- International Cooperation: For foreign organizations and individuals conducting scientific research in Vietnamese waters, the processing time for modifying or supplementing permits was halved, dropping from 60 days to 30 days.
These time reductions are coupled with strict requirements for electronic dossiers and interconnection through the Administrative Procedure Resolution Information System, ensuring accuracy and eliminating unnecessary trouble for applicants.
Reforming Fisheries and Fisheries Resources Surveillance
The fisheries sector has also seen major progress in simplifying business conditions and decentralizing management, following the Government's Resolution No. 66.19/2026/NQ-CP.
- Recognition of Aquatic Breeds: For facilities conducting aquatic breed trials, the time for evaluating and submitting results for recognition was shortened from 08 days to 05 working days.
- Feed and Environmental Treatment Products: The recognition procedure for trial results of aquatic feed and environmental treatment products for aquaculture was also reduced to 06 working days.
Significantly, once approved, all results for aquatic breeds or environmental treatment products must be publicly announced on the electronic portal within 01 working day. Simultaneously, reports must be sent to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment to ensure national management consistency.
Commitment to Environmental Protection and Biosafety
Despite the aggressive reduction in processing times, the new regulations maintain high standards for environmental protection. Organizations and individuals performing procedures related to sea area allocation or sea dumping must commit to full incident prevention measures, waste collection, and compliance with the Law on Environmental Protection. Trial outlines must clearly define disease resistance and evaluate the potential invasiveness of the trial species on native ecosystems.
This public disclosure of administrative procedures by the Hai Phong Department of Agriculture and Environment is a testament to the ongoing effort to build a "service-oriented government". The reduction in processing times—ranging from 20% to over 60% in many key procedures—will provide a strong incentive for investors and fishermen to confidently pursue sustainable economic development at sea.