Environmental Impact Assessments In Import Permits for Sand Consignments

Debated in Parliament on 3 Oct 2022.

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Leon Perera asked whether the Government would tighten sand import rules and require environmental impact assessments in import permits for sand consignments.
Desmond Lee stated that sand imports are handled commercially, with importers expected to comply with source country laws and environmental regulations.
He noted that Singapore agencies verify that source countries' environmental approvals are in place before allowing sand imports to begin.
The response emphasises reliance on source country regulations rather than imposing new domestic requirements like environmental impact assessments.
No indication was given that the Government is currently planning to toughen sand import regulations or add EIA requirements.

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Leon Perera

Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether the Government is exploring any toughening of sand import regulations; and (b) whether the Government will consider requiring import permits for sand consignments to include environmental impact assessments in line with Singapore industry norms.

Desmond Lee

The import of sand for construction and reclamation purposes is done on a commercial basis. Importers are expected to abide by the laws and regulations of the source countries. These include sourcing from legally permissible areas, obtaining the proper export documentation and permits from the relevant authorities, as well as complying with local environmental regulations governing the proper extraction and transportation within source countries. Where applicable, our agencies will check that the necessary environmental-related approvals from the source countries are in order, before contractors are allowed to commence sand imports.

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Leon Perera asked whether the Government would tighten sand import rules and require environmental impact assessments in import permits for sand consignments.
Desmond Lee stated that sand imports are handled commercially, with importers expected to comply with source country laws and environmental regulations.
He noted that Singapore agencies verify that source countries' environmental approvals are in place before allowing sand imports to begin.
The response emphasises reliance on source country regulations rather than imposing new domestic requirements like environmental impact assessments.
No indication was given that the Government is currently planning to toughen sand import regulations or add EIA requirements.

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Environmental Impact Assessments In Import Permits for Sand Consignments

Debated in Parliament on 3 Oct 2022.

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Leon Perera asked whether the Government would tighten sand import rules and require environmental impact assessments in import permits for sand consignments.
Desmond Lee stated that sand imports are handled commercially, with importers expected to comply with source country laws and environmental regulations.
He noted that Singapore agencies verify that source countries' environmental approvals are in place before allowing sand imports to begin.
The response emphasises reliance on source country regulations rather than imposing new domestic requirements like environmental impact assessments.
No indication was given that the Government is currently planning to toughen sand import regulations or add EIA requirements.

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Leon Perera

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Leon Perera asked whether the Government would tighten sand import rules and require environmental impact assessments in import permits for sand consignments.
Desmond Lee stated that sand imports are handled commercially, with importers expected to comply with source country laws and environmental regulations.
He noted that Singapore agencies verify that source countries' environmental approvals are in place before allowing sand imports to begin.
The response emphasises reliance on source country regulations rather than imposing new domestic requirements like environmental impact assessments.
No indication was given that the Government is currently planning to toughen sand import regulations or add EIA requirements.

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