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Indonesia to reopen sea sand exports in October
A regulation that would reopen the exports is set to take effect on Oct. 8, 30 working days from the day it was signed on Aug. 26.
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In this aerial picture taken on Feb. 23, 2023, mangrove trees planted by the community in an attempt to slow erosion caused by rising sea levels are seen on Pari Island in Thousand Islands regency, Jakarta. (AFP/Bay Ismoyo)
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he government is set to reopen sea sand exports in October after the Trade Ministry revised two ministerial regulations, allowing miners to apply for permits to ship the commodity abroad.
The Trade Ministry’s foreign trade director general, Isy Karim, said in a statement on Monday the revision would take effect on Oct. 8, 30 working days from the day it was signed on Aug. 26.
The revision, proposed by the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry, is mandated by Government Regulation No. 26/2023 on marine sedimentation, which lifted a decades-old ban last year.
“The export of marine sedimentation, including sea sand, can only proceed after ensuring sufficient supply for domestic needs and in accordance with relevant laws,” Isy said.
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To export sea sand, businesses must adhere to the conditions outlined in Trade Ministerial Regulation No. 21/2024, which includes obtaining status as a registered exporter, securing an export permit and acquiring a surveyor report.
To qualify as a registered exporter, businesses must first receive a sea sand utilization permit from the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry and a mining permit from the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry.
