PERANAN DINAS LINGKUNGAN HIDUP KABUPATEN DHARMASRAYA DALAM PENGAWASAN PENAMBANGAN LIAR (ILEGAL MINING) DI SUNGAI BATANG HARI

Abstract

The Environmental Service is an institution that deals with the environment. Law Number 32 of 2009 concerning PPLH defines Environmental Supervision as an activity carried out directly/indirectly by Environmental Supervisory Officers to determine the level of compliance of activities with the provisions of laws and regulations in the environmental field. Problem formulation 1) How is the Role of the Environmental Service of Dharmasraya Regency in supervising Illegal Miners (Illegal Mining)? 2) What are the Obstacles faced by the Environmental Service of Dharmasraya Regency in taking action against Illegal Miners (Illegal Mining) in Dharmasraya Regency? 3) What are the Efforts made by the Environmental Service of Dharmasraya Regency in following up if there are Illegal Miners along the Batang Hari River? The research method is sociological law consisting of primary and secondary data sources, interview data collection techniques and document studies, then analyzed qualitatively. Research Results 1) The role of the Dharmasraya Regency Environmental Service in supervising illegal miners: a) conducting field monitoring, b) legal action, c) drafting and enforcing regulations, d) managing regulations, e) involving the community 2) Obstacles faced by the Dharmasraya Regency Environmental Service in taking action against Illegal Miners (Illegal Mining) in Dharmasraya Regency: a) lack of public awareness, b) the extent of the supervision area. c) limited employment opportunities, d) limited equipment, e) low education f) intimidation 3) Efforts made by the Dharmasraya Regency Environmental Service, namely: a) providing education to the community, b) implementing socialization, c) taking administrative sanctions d) training e) cooperation d) using the media.