中华人民共和国国务院令

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the newly published "Ecological Environment Monitoring Regulations," which aim to standardize ecological environment monitoring activities, enhance monitoring capabilities, and ensure data quality to support ecological civilization and high-quality economic development. The regulations will take effect on January 1, 2026 [5][23]. Summary by Sections General Principles - The regulations emphasize the need for ecological environment monitoring to align with national policies and legal frameworks, advocating for lawful, scientific, and honest monitoring practices [6][8]. - A modernized ecological environment monitoring system will be established, focusing on automation, digitization, and intelligence [9]. Public Monitoring - Local governments are required to conduct ecological environment quality monitoring and emergency monitoring for sudden ecological events, adhering to principles of reasonable layout and shared resources [10][12]. - The establishment of a national ecological environment monitoring network is mandated, with a focus on interconnectivity between national and local networks [11][12]. Self-Monitoring - Enterprises and institutions must conduct self-monitoring of their environmental impact, following established standards and protocols [13][14]. - Self-monitoring must include the installation of video monitoring equipment at key points and the use of compliant monitoring devices [14][15]. Technical Service Institutions - Technical service institutions must possess the necessary capabilities and must register with environmental authorities, ensuring independent and objective monitoring services [16][17]. - These institutions are prohibited from accepting conflicting commissions and must maintain a traceable record of their monitoring activities [17][18]. Supervision and Management - The regulations establish a framework for supervision and management of ecological environment monitoring activities, including the use of a management service platform for data reporting and information sharing [18][19]. - A credit evaluation system for monitoring activities will be implemented, with penalties for violations recorded in a national credit information platform [19][20]. Legal Responsibilities - Strict legal responsibilities are outlined for violations, including the use of non-compliant monitoring equipment and data falsification, with penalties ranging from fines to operational suspensions [20][22]. - The regulations also specify penalties for technical service institutions that fail to comply with monitoring standards, including fines and potential bans from providing monitoring services [22][23].