There is a fact in many localities that environmental officials only have the right to uncover environment violations and make reports to their superiors.
They cannot intervene in the decisions. Sometimes reports fall into oblivion. Violators promise to improve but there is no change, while those who discovered the violations are subject to aversion. In the end, the environmental pollution is more serious and enterprises are disrespectful to the officials.
To solve the problem, the Government should give direct rights and responsibility to local authorities. Accordingly, the punishment can be decided by the commune chairperson if pollution is caused by residents in that chairperson's district. They can fine the businesses and order temporary suspension to factories causing environmental pollution. City chairpersons can revoke operation licenses if the violation is serious, causing big losses for residents, and can bring the cases to court.
To enforce the Law on Environmental Protection, there should be more detailed regulations for localities. Any case of violations being hidden or lightly punished, the environmental officials and supervisors will be fined. How can residents complain about hidden violations and how can local authorities be fined if the appeal is sent to superiors who are involved? Superiors who intervene in the enforcement of environmental protection should also be fined.
