[Special Issue] Crisis in the Cement Industry

Introduction: Passage of Waste Management Law Amendment Environment Subcommittee

With the completion of the National Assembly's constituency formation, the legislature is actively engaged. In particular, the Environment and Labor Committee has convened its subcommittee on legislative scrutiny.

On July 11, 2024, at the first session of the Environment and Labor Committee's Environment Legislation Scrutiny Subcommittee, members Kang Deok-gu, Kim Ju-young, Park Jung, Park Hae-cheol, Kim Hyeong-dong, Kim So-hee, and Cho Ji-yeon attended to review the partial amendment bill to the Waste Management Act, proposed by Representative Park Hong-bae.

The Waste Management Act was modified and approved based on alternative discussions and reports from expert panels.

Table of Contents

1. Key Contents of the Bill

2. Ministry Perspectives

3. Conclusion: Strategies for Addressing the Crisis in the Cement Industry

2024.07.12.

1. Key Contents of the Bill

The partial amendment bill to the Waste Management Act mandates transparency for cement manufacturers regarding the types, origins, and components of waste used in cement production, with provisions for sanctions against non-disclosure or false disclosure. This ensures the public's right to know and can enhance the safety and quality of cement.

2. Ministry Perspectives

(1) (Ministry of Environment Opinion: Support) Agrees on the necessity of introducing mandatory disclosure of waste information for cement use to enhance transparency and protect the public's right to know.

(2) (Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Opinion: Cautionary Review) Caution needed in placing obligations and penalties for information disclosure specific to the cement industry in the law, as it may raise fairness issues with other sectors.

(3) (Chief of Committee Staff Opinion) Delegation basis should be established through subordinate regulations to regulate specifics such as types, origins, and components of waste used in cement production and methods of disclosure.

3. Conclusion: Strategies for Addressing the Crisis in the Cement Industry

With the waste management law amendment poised for smooth passage, the cement industry must prepare strategies to comply with new regulations. It is crucial to meticulously analyze the opinions raised during the review process and prepare a response strategy that represents the industry's voice.

Attached is the environment subcommittee review material, a unique resource not available elsewhere. Please analyze the material carefully and develop a response strategy to embed the industry's voice in the legislation.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XgBVfrM8swkErP5kCgJK91EtfkHfiPvl/view?usp=drive_link

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