Focus Journal Law Review
Vol 5 No 1 (2025): Focus Journal Law Review Vol. 5 No. 1

Coal Mining Company Responsibility for Environmental Damage in East Barito District, Central Kalimantan

Dedy Dedy (Unknown)
Bambang S. Lautt (Unknown)
Tonich Tonich (Unknown)
Suriansyah Murhaini (Unknown)
Heriamariaty Heriamariaty (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 May 2025

Abstract

Coal mining in Barito Timur Regency, Central Kalimantan, significantly contributes to the economy but also negatively impacts the environment. Mining activities have caused water pollution, landscape changes, land degradation, and disruptions to the surrounding communities. This study aims to analyze the accountability of coal mining companies for environmental damage based on criminal, civil, and administrative law aspects. The research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive case study method. The findings indicate that regulations concerning corporate accountability are outlined in various legal frameworks, such as Law Number 32 of 2009 on Environmental Protection and Management and Law Number 3 of 2020 on Mineral and Coal Mining. Criminal liability allows companies and their management to be prosecuted for violations. Meanwhile, civil liability requires companies to compensate for damages and restore affected environments, while administrative liability includes sanctions such as warnings, fines, and business license revocations. Despite the existing regulations, law enforcement implementation remains weak due to insufficient supervision and corporate non-compliance. Therefore, enhanced government oversight and active community participation are necessary to ensure adherence to environmental regulations. With appropriate measures, a balance between resource exploitation and environmental preservation can be achieved, ensuring ecosystem sustainability and community well-being.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

fjl

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Focus Journal Law Review (FJL) is a blind peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the publication of quality research results in the field of law. All publications in Focus Journal Law Review (FJL) are open access which allows articles to be freely available online without any ...