【省自然资源厅】陕西加强和规范矿区生态修复

Core Viewpoint - The notice aims to strengthen and standardize ecological restoration in mining areas, aligning with national strategies for ecological civilization and promoting green transformation and high-quality development in Shaanxi Province [1][2] Group 1: Regulatory Framework - The notice places the preparation and implementation of the "Mining Area Ecological Restoration Plan" at its core, emphasizing its importance as a regulatory basis [1] - It mandates that the preparation of the plan must strictly adhere to the latest national standards and industry norms, ensuring advanced restoration technologies and targeted measures [1] Group 2: Financial Mechanisms - County-level authorities are required to complete the review and disbursement of 30% of the engineering prepayment within 10 working days after the mining rights holder submits the annual governance plan [1] - A more flexible and pragmatic mechanism for deferring fund extraction has been introduced, allowing mines with sufficient fund balances to apply for a deferral of the next year's fund extraction, subject to strict reviews [1] - The policy explicitly states that this deferral mechanism does not apply to mines that will be closed within three years, ensuring the financial security for closure management [1] Group 3: Integration with Development Strategies - The notice encourages the integration of ecological restoration in mining areas with broader development strategies, promoting the use of funds for agricultural land consolidation and rural ecological restoration [2] - It requires the inclusion of feasibility analyses and specific measures in the restoration plans, particularly emphasizing the protection of arable land and permanent basic farmland [2] - The notice positions mining area restoration as a significant driver for optimizing land use and promoting rural revitalization [2]