川渝两地共同为跨区域环境损害追责“立新规”

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the "Sichuan-Chongqing Cross-Regional Ecological Environment Damage Compensation Case Handling Collaborative Mechanism" aims to provide strong support for handling ecological environment damage compensation cases between Sichuan and Chongqing [1][2]. Group 1: Mechanism Overview - The mechanism consists of 13 articles covering areas such as applicable scope, handling processes, litigation coordination, and enhanced collaboration [1]. - Provincial ecological environment departments are responsible for organizing the handling of cross-regional compensation cases, while local city-level departments conduct damage investigations and assessments [1]. Group 2: Investigation and Coordination - City-level departments must report any cross-regional case leads within three working days and collaborate with provincial departments for verification [1]. - During the investigation phase, provincial departments can develop collaborative investigation plans using technical and scientific methods [2]. Group 3: Negotiation and Enforcement - Provincial departments will form negotiation teams to discuss key issues such as restoration timelines and compensation responsibilities with liable parties [2]. - If negotiations fail, provincial departments will initiate legal proceedings, while local departments will ensure that liable parties fulfill their responsibilities [2]. Group 4: Capacity Building - The mechanism includes provisions for lead transfer, evidence collection collaboration, information sharing, and training exchanges to enhance the capacity and level of handling ecological environment damage compensation cases in the Sichuan-Chongqing region [2].