1) List of economic activities which are prohibited

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1 DRAFT 3/02/203 The Republic of the Union of Myanmar Myanmar Investment Commission Notification No. /203 Naypyidaw, 5 th Pyatho Lapyikyaw 374 (3 January 203) Stipulation of types of economic activities The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Myanmar Investment Commission, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 56, sub-section (b) of the Foreign Investment Law, in stipulating the applicable business under Chapter 2 of the Foreign Investment Law, and with the approval of the Union Government, prescribes the list of economic activities which are prohibited, the list of economic activities which are allowed only in joint ventures with Myanmar nationals, and the list of economic activities which are allowed in accordance with certain separately stipulated ) List of economic activities which are prohibited No Types of economic activities. Production of arms and explosives related to defence and its related services. 2. Economic activities that can damage the rain forest, religious and cultural conservation areas, raw lands, mountain farm lands, and water resources. 3. Economic activities carrying out productions in factories and workshops and carrying out agriculture that are in contradiction with the Fertilizer Law, Crop Seed Law, and any other agriculture related law promulgated from time to time. 4. Economic activities importing wastes from overseas, building a factory and carrying out productions domestically. 5. Production of prohibited substances that destroy the Ozone Layer under the Vienna Convention for the Protection of Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol such as Hydrobromo fluo carbon (HBFC) 34 items, Bromo chloromethane item; cholorofluorocarbon 5 items Halogenated (CFC) 0 items, Halon 3 items, Halogenated CFC 0 items Carbon Tetrachloride item manufacturing activities; 6. Production of persistent organic pollutants including 2 organic pollutants prohibited under Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants; 7. Economic activities bringing used factories, equipments, and businesses from overseas and economic activities producing in factories or using in businesses products that are dangerous to surroundings, which are stipulated by Environmental Conservation Law, Rules, and Procedures from time to time as those that can damage the environment profoundly immediately, in short term and in long term and not suitable for use domestically. 8. Economic activities managing and conserving natural forest; 9. Prospecting, exploration and production of jade and gemstones; mic notification -203 draft clean.doc

2 DRAFT 3/02/ Small scale and medium scale production of minerals;. Manufacturing and distribution of Asbestos based construction materials; 2. Administering electricity system 3. Trading electricity 4. Inspection services related to electricity 5. Oil refineries that produce or use substances such as MTBE and TEL that can damage the environment and health 6. Factories and workshops capable of producing pollutants that can damage the public health and dangerous to the public such as environmentally (land, water and air) harmful fumes, smells, powders, sounds, chemicals and minerals and radiations 7. Mining of metallic minerals that include gold in river way areas 8. Air Navigation 9. Sea Navigation 20. Jointly conducting printing and broadcasting media businesses 2. Printing and distribution of newspapers, magazines and journals in Burmese and national ethnic languages 2) List of economic activities which are allowed only in joint ventures with citizens No Types of economic activities. Production and marketing of mixed seeds; 2. Production and marketing of native seeds; 3. Manufacturing and marketing of bakery products including biscuits, wafers, noodles, macaroni, spaghetti, etc 4. Manufacturing and marketing of all kinds of confectionery including those of sweets, cocoa, and chocolate 5. Preserving, manufacturing, canning and marketing of other food products other than milk and milk-based products 6. Manufacturing and distribution of malt and malt liquors and other brewery products 7. Distilling, blending, rectifying, bottling and marketing of all kinds of spirits, beverages and non-beverages 8. Making and distribution of ice 9. Purified Drinking Water business 0. Manufacturing and distribution of textile threads. Manufacturing and marketing of household goods such as enamel ware, cutlery, crockery of all kinds 2. Manufacturing and marketing of all kinds of plastic wares 3. Manufacturing of rubber and plastics 4. Packaging business 5. Processing of hides, skins and leathers of all kinds, excluding synthetic leather, and manufacturing and marketing thereof, including foot wears, handbags, etc. 6. Manufacturing and marketing of paper of all kinds 7. Manufacturing and marketing of paper, paper board including carbon mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 2

3 DRAFT 3/02/203 paper, waxed paper, toilet paper, etc. 8. Manufacturing and marketing of chemical products using domestic natural resources 9. Manufacturing and marketing of flammable substance, liquid, and gas and aerosol (Acetylene, Gasoline, Propane, Hair Sprays, Perfume, Deodorant, Insect Spray, etc.) 20. Manufacturing and marketing of oxidizing chemical products (Oxygen, Hydrogen) and pressured gas (Peroxide, Acetone, Argon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Acetylene) 2. Manufacturing and marketing of burnable chemical products (Sulfuric Acid, Nitric Acid) 22. Manufacturing and marketing of industrial chemical gases including compressed, liquefied and solid forms 23. Manufacturing of raw materials for medicine, pharmaceuticals and drugs, etc 24. Manufacturing of vaccinations using advanced technology 25. Prospecting and exploration of industrial minerals 26. Large scale exploitation and production of minerals 27. Construction of buildings, and manufacturing of prefabricated frames and concretes to be used in building bridges 28. Transport infrastructure development projects such as bridges, highways, underground railways, etc 29. Development of international standard golf-courses and recreation areas 30. Development, sales and rental of residential buildings 3. Development and sales of office buildings 32. Development, sales and rentals of residential buildings in area connecting to the industrial zones 33. Development of affordable housing for the public 34. Development of new towns 35. Domestic air transport services 36. International air transport services 37. Waterway transport services for travelers and goods 38. Construction of new ships and repair services at shipyards 39. Construction of warehouses and facilities and providing warehousing services at ports 40. Production of new trains and engine heads 4. Private specialist hospitals and private traditional medicine hospitals 42. Travel and Tours services 3) List of economic activities which are allowed in accordance with certain separately stipulated conditions 3.) List of economic activities which are allowed with the relevant ministry s recommendations mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 3

4 DRAFT 3/02/203 No. Types of economic activities Restriction () (2) (3) Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MOAI) Manufacturing and marketing of crop seeds 2 Manufacturing and marketing of fertilizers 3 Manufacturing and marketing of pesticides 4 Agricultural research and development 5 Manufacturing of agricultural machinery and equipments 6 Cultivating and producing agricultural crops and the services related to thereof To obtain the approval of the Union Government. To obtain and follow the MOAI s terms and To obtain the approval of the Union Government. To obtain and follow the MOAI s terms and To obtain the approval of the Union Government. To obtain and follow the MOAI s terms and To obtain the approval of the Union Government. To obtain and follow the MOAI s terms and To obtain the approval of the Union Government. To obtain and follow the MOAI s terms and To obtain the approval of the Union Government. To obtain and follow the MOAI s terms and 7 Development of modern farmland To obtain the approval of the Union Government. To obtain and follow the MOAI s terms and 2 Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Production of honey and honey based products 2 Factory business manufacturing fishing nets 3 Construction and operation of fishing landing port and fish auction market 4 Testing and laboratory services of marine products Production to be done by GMP system. Shall comply with Directives passed by the State for production of food. Must obtain technology and market from abroad..shall conduct in accordance with the law, procedure, directives, rules and regulations of the Department of Fishery. Must build factories in places where fishery is developed. Only prescribed sizes of fishing nets shall be manufactured. Shall conduct in accordance with the law, procedure, directives, rules and regulations of the Department of Fishery. To construct the fish landing port and the fish market alongside to each other in a clean, secured system of high standard and modernized. Capacity shall be tested under the standard of.iso mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 4

5 DRAFT 3/02/203 5 Breeding of freshwater and saltwater fish It is not allowed to breed fish which would biologically destroy same or different type of domestically. 3 Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry (MOECAF) National parks terms and 2 Wood-based products manufacturing and other services terms and 3 Eco-tourism terms and 4 Carbon emission reduction business and its related businesses terms and 5 Felling trees from forest area (forest reserve) on long term lease terms and 6 Importation of genetically modified organisms and living modified organisms terms and 7 Importation of forest plantation development system and equipments, pesticides, tonics and trees 8 Advance research and development activities on forests and trees 9 Forest plantation (teak, hardwood, rubber, bamboo, rattan, etc.) Wood-based industrial activities 0 such as tree cutting, manufacturing of wood-based finishing products Trading (importing and exporting) of wood and wood-based products Research and development on advanced technology and human resource development in Forestry Exploration and production of natural resources in the forests and forest reserve areas which are under the management of the Government Import and export of plants, animals and species Manufacturing of cut woods which are basic goods Manufacturing of partly/semifinished goods The high technology based manufacturing requiring large investment terms and terms and terms and terms and terms and terms and terms and terms and Maximum foreign investment up to 25% only. Maximum foreign investment up to 35% only. Maximum foreign investment up to 49% only. Logging and export of log To obtain the approval of the Union mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 5

6 DRAFT 3/02/203 8 Government. 4 Ministry of Mines Prospecting and exploration of minerals mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 6 Prospecting period of no more than 2 years, exploration period of no more than 3 years, evaluation period of no more than 2 years. Extension for prospecting, exploration and evaluation period must be applied 3 months before the expiration of the original granted period. 2 Large scale production of minerals To obtain the approval of the Union Government. An initial production period of 5 years with 4 extensions of 5 years per each extension can be allowed. Extension of production must be applied 6 months before the expiration of the tenure. Approval will be granted after scrutinizing mineral reserve, amount, planned production capacity and mining life. 3 Production of rare earths, strategic minerals, radioactive minerals / finished products such as jewelries and statutes from gemstones Will be allowed only in the joint venture with the State. 4 Pearl breeding and productions An initial production period of 5 years with 2 extensions of 5 years per each extension will be allowed. Extension of the permit must be applied year before the expiration of the permit. 5 Production and export of coals and granites 5 Ministry of Industry (MOI) Manufacturing and marketing of plants and animal based oils 2 Manufacturing and marketing of beverages and aerated water To obtain the approval of the Union Government. Minimum 80% domestic raw materials usage requirement. Minimum 20% domestic raw materials usage requirement. Minimum 60% domestic raw material crops after 3 years of operations. Must be a factory which does not damage environments. 3 Manufacturing of sweetening agents Must attain the production level that uses only domestic raw materials within 3 years of operations 4 Manufacturing of cigarettes Minimum 50% domestic tobacco leaves usage or minimum 50% spending of export earnings from selling domestic tobacco leaves on purchase domestic raw materials. 90% export requirement. Must

7 DRAFT 3/02/203 5 Manufacturing and marketing of perfumes and cosmetic products 6 Manufacturing and marketing of explosive chemicals such as TNT, Nitroglycerin, Ammonium Nitrite, etc. 7 Manufacturing and marketing of flammable liquid and solids (such as Titanium Powder), self heating chemicals (such as Potassium Sulfide), and flammable compressed gas (such as Calcium Phosphide) 8 Manufacturing and marketing of chemical products such as paint, varnishes, dyes, thinner and lacquers, etc. 9 Manufacturing and marketing of vaccines 0 Manufacturing and marketing of chemical products that uses raw materials from overseas 6 Ministry of Electrical Power (MOEP) Production of electricity through hydropower and coal power plant 7 Ministry of Transportation (MOT) Construction and operation of airport mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 7 include, in the application for foreign direct investment, the usage plan for the domestic raw material and the export plan of the tobacco products. Minimum 50% domestic raw materials usage requirement within 5 years of operations. Allowed only in joint venture with National Government. Allowed only in joint venture with National Government. Foreign investments allowed up to 70% only. Allowed only in joint venture with National Government. Must follow at least WHO GMP standard. Will be allowed for a limited period of time for any chemical products other than Hazardous, Explosive, Oxidized and Flammable chemical products. To obtain the approval of the Union Government. Will be allowed in joint venture with the State and on BOT basis. 2 Aviation training 3 Aircraft repair and maintenance 4 Air transport services and marketing

8 DRAFT 3/02/203 thereof 5 Air ticketing services using computer networks mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 8 6 Aircraft leasing without air stewards 7 Aircraft leasing with air stewards 8 Air cargo services (the sending) 9 Air cargo services (the receiving) Airline catering services Airline fueling services Aircraft inspection services Aircraft ground support services Passenger baggage handling and support services Airport passenger services Aircraft ground services

9 DRAFT 3/02/ Airport hotels Selling and marketing of aircraft spare parts Maritime training Agency for foreign-owned ships Shipyards Marine / water way transport and related services conducted in inland water transport owned lands Other transportation related 2 3 businesses and constructions 8 Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) Domestic and international postal services 2 Network support services and network services 9 Ministry of Energy Importation and marketing of petroleum and petroleum based products as raw materials 2 Prospecting, exploration, feasibility study of commercial scale production of oil and natural gas 3 Oil and natural gas related services including the laboratory services 4 Construction and operation of petroleum chemical plants 5 Transportation, store, and marketing of oil, natural gas and petroleum products 0 Ministry of Health (MOH) Private hospitals, specialist hospitals, and clinics 2 Government-Private jointly run hospitals and clinics Union Government. Will be allowed in joint venture form only. The minimum investment of USD mil. To be conducted in joint venture with the National Government only. To be conducted in joint venture with the National Government only. To be conducted in joint venture with the National Government only. To be conducted in joint venture with the National Government only. To obtain the approval of the MCIT. To obtain the approval of the MCIT. To obtain and follow the MOE s terms and To obtain the approval of the Union Government. To obtain and follow the MOE s terms and To obtain and follow the MOE s terms and To obtain the approval of the Union Government. To obtain and follow the MOE s terms and To obtain and follow the MOE s terms and To obtain and follow the MOH s terms and To obtain and follow the MOH s terms and 3 Government-Foreign invested To obtain and follow the MOH s mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 9

10 DRAFT 3/02/203 hospitals and clinics terms and To be conducted only in joint venture with the National Government. 4 Private disease diagnostic services To be conducted in accordance with MOH s restrictions. 5 Manufacturing of pharmaceuticals To be conducted in accordance with and medicines 6 Research and development of vaccines and experimental instruments 7 Private medicine and health training schools and universities 8 Evaluation of effectiveness upon health 9 Selling and buying of traditional medicine raw materials Cultivation and planting of 0 traditional medicine herbs Traditional medicine research and laboratory services Manufacturing of traditional 2 medicines Ministry of Construction Construction and rental of offices and office buildings 2 Design and construction of buildings and the related consultation services 3 Construction of factories and workshops, installation of equipments, and testing services 4 Manufacturing of products used in construction supporting town development MOH s restrictions. To be conducted in accordance with MOH s restrictions. To be conducted in accordance with MOH s restrictions. To be conducted in accordance with MOH s restrictions. To be conducted in accordance with MOH s restrictions. To be conducted in accordance with MOH s restrictions. To be conducted in accordance with MOH s restrictions. To be conducted in accordance with MOH s restrictions. BOT basis in case of 00% foreign investment / in case of joint venture with a Myanmar national, either the Myanmar national s right to use land invested as a share interest in the venture or the venture conducting on the long term lease of lands / lands must be returned on the expiration / must conduct in accordance with Conservation Management Plan if the building is a conservation building. To follow the standards as set forth in ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement / To follow Myanmar National Building Codes, Rules, and Regulations. To follow the standards as set forth in ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement / To follow Myanmar National Building Codes, Rules, and Regulations. To the standards as set forth in ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement / To follow Myanmar National Building Codes, Rules, and Regulations. mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 0

11 DRAFT 3/02/203 5 Manufacturing of high technology prefabricated construction components 6 Construction of high tech built buildings and the related parts that can resist natural disaster To follow the standards as set forth in ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement / To follow Myanmar National Building Codes, Rules, and Regulations. To follow the standards as set forth in ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement / To follow Myanmar National Building Codes, Rules, and Regulations. 2 Ministry of Hotels and Tourism Tourist transportation services To follow rules and procedures as set out by Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Railways. 2 Wellness Spa Will be allowed only in the large 3 or more stars hotels. However, will be allowed in the small top notch 5 stars hotels as an exception. 3 Casino for foreigners only To be conducted with the approval of the Union Government. Will be allowed in the hotels located in restricted area if permission granted in accordance with Ministry of Home Affairs laws, regulations and procedures. Must not permit Myanmar nationals to play in the casino. 3 Ministry of Information Publishing of foreign language newspapers 2 Publishing of books and articles on social science subjects 3 Publishing of books and articles on natural science subjects 4 Publishing of books and articles on applied science subjects 5 Publishing of books and articles on fine arts subjects 6 Publishing of books and articles on religious subject matters whether in Myanmar language or other national dialects Will need to obtain the MOI s terms and 7 FM radio broadcasting To be conducted with the approval of the Union Government. To obtain the MOI s terms and 8 Direct to Home services 9 DVT 2 services mic notification -203 draft clean.doc

12 DRAFT 3/02/ Cable / IPTV services Production of movies Copying, Editing and broadcasting of movies Movie theaters and cinemas Film schools Rental of filming equipments Film studios Copying of VCD, DVD, Blue Ray Discs Production and distribution of films and television programs 3.2) List of economic activities which are allowed with other types of approvals No. Types of economic activities Restriction () (2) (3) Livestock breeding (buffalo, cows etc.) 2 Livestock breeding (sheep, goat, chicken, pig, etc.) 3 Manufacturing and marketing of animal feeds mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 2 To conduct with Good Animal Husbandry Practice (GAHP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). To conduct with Good Animal Husbandry Practice (GAHP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Must be a person who can conduct with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). 4 Manufacturing of livestock disease prevention and cure medicines To conduct in accordance with ASEAN Guideline on GMP for Animal Vaccines and drugs. 5 Dairy farming To conduct with Good Animal 6 Manufacturing of milk and dairy products Husbandry Practice (GAHP) system. To conduct in accordance with ASEAN Criteria for Accreditation of Milk Processing Establishment 7 Meat butchering To conduct with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system and in accordance with GMP. 8 Animal and meat processing To conduct production with ASEAN Criteria for Accreditation Livestock Product Establishment of Manufacturing Meat Product in Hermetically-Sealed Containers.

13 DRAFT 3/02/203 9 Manufacturing of products used in livestock farming To conduct with Good Manufacturing Practice. 0 Young chicken farming To conduct in accordance with ASEAN Biosecurity Management Manual for Commercial Poultry Farming and with GAHP and GMP. Gayal (Ox) farming To conduct with GAHP system. 2 Freshwater / saltwater prawn farming To conduct in the system that does not damage the environment 3 Prospecting, exploration and To be conducted in the joint venture production of coals 4 Manufacturing of household medicines excluding traditional medicines 5 Manufacturing and marketing of all kinds of drugs except vaccines, narcotics, psychoactive drugs 6 Construction, improvement, restoration of buildings approved in accordance with laws with the State To conduct following the lowest WHO GMP. To conduct following the lowest WHO GMP. To follow the standards as set forth in ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement / To follow Myanmar National Building Codes, Rules, and Regulations. 7 Hotels 00% foreign investment will be allowed only for 3 or more stars hotels. Only JV form will be allowed for the rest. 8 Selling domestically and exporting of products manufactured and planted by using imported required enforcement of crops Will be allowed only for high value added products. If conducted in JV, nationals must hold at least 40% interests. 9 Retailing Small retail businesses will not be allowed. Will be allowed only for Supermarket, Department Store, Shopping Centre. Must not operate in the vicinity of existing retailing businesses conducted by nationals. Priority in purchasing of domestic products. If conducted in JV, nationals must hold at least 40% interests. 20 Retailing (except motorcars and motorbikes) Will be allowed only after 205. Must invest at least USD 3 millions. Tax exemptions will not be granted. 2 Setting up branch stores Foreigners will be allowed only as Franchisor. 22 Warehousing Small and medium size warehousing will not be allowed. If conducted in JV, nationals must hold at least 40% interests. mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 3

14 DRAFT 3/02/ Wholesaling Must obtain and follow Ministry of Commerce s terms and 24 Agency services Hiring of Myanmar nationals only as staffs for opening of agency office and granting service agency 25 Retailing in not separately specified stores 26 Retailing of foods, beverages, and medicinal herbs in not separately specified stores 27 Publishing of special edition journals and magazines in various foreign languages on various subjects mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 4 Department store and hypermarkets must be above 50,000 sq ft and Supermarket must be between 2,000 sq ft and 20,000 sq ft. Must be between 2,000 sq ft and 4,000 sq ft. If conducted in JV, nationals must hold at least 5% interests. One third of the board of directors and key staffs must be Myanmar nationals. A foreign investor investing 00% must be a person owning the relevant foreign publishing company or printing and distribution company. 3.3) List of economic activities requiring environmental impact assessments No. Types of economic activities Restriction () (2) (3) Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry (MOECAF) Exploration and production of minerals 2 Exploration and production of oil and natural gas 3 Construction of large dams and embankments

15 DRAFT 3/02/203 4 Hydropower and other large scale electricity production 5 Construction and laying down the oil and natural gas pipelines and electricity transmission towers 6 Agriculture requiring large area of farmlands 7 Construction of large scale river bridges, overpass bridges, highways, underground railways, ports, shipyards, and airports / construction of irrigation channels / manufacturing of large vehicles / shipbuilding 8 Manufacturing of chemical products and pesticides mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 5 9 Manufacturing of batteries 0 Large scale manufacturing of paper and pulp (large scale paper and pulp mill) Large scale manufacturing and

16 DRAFT 3/02/203 dyeing of textile materials (fibers) and textiles 2 Manufacturing of irons, steels, and other metal products mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 6 3 Manufacturing of concretes 4 Manufacturing of liquor, beer, and spirits 5 Petrol chemical plants including manufacturing of petroleum, various kinds of petrol, fertilizers, waxes, and varnishes 6 Large scale foodstuff manufacturing including sugar mills 7 Manufacturing of leather and rubber products 8 Large scale farming of freshwater and saltwater fish and prawn and

17 DRAFT 3/02/203 livestock 9 Large scale wood-based manufacturing 20 Construction of large scale residential buildings 2 Construction of large scale hotels and resorts 22 Conducting business activities at significant monument places relating to history, cultural, research and geography. 23 Conducting economic activities in low water level regions. Will be allowed only if it is evident that it is an adequate distance away from area susceptible to environmental and ecosystem damages and social and economical damages and only after ascertaining non-existence of adverse environmental, ecosystem, social and economic impacts through the required environmental study, environmental and social impact assessments. Will be allowed only if it is evident that it is an adequate distance away from area susceptible to environmental and ecosystem damages and social and economical damages and only after ascertaining non-existence of adverse environmental, ecosystem, social and economic impacts through the required environmental study, environmental and social impact assessments. mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 7

18 DRAFT 3/02/ Conducting economic activities in areas with vulnerable ecosystem 25 Conducting economic activities in national parks, natural forest reserves and protected areas 26 Conducing economic activities in places where there are endangered animals and plants. 27 Conducting economic activities in area susceptible to natural disasters 28 Conducting economic activities in area and near the area such as rivers, Will be allowed only if it is evident that it is an adequate distance away from area susceptible to environmental and ecosystem damages and social and economical damages and only after ascertaining non-existence of adverse environmental, ecosystem, social and economic impacts through the required environmental study, environmental and social impact assessments. Will be allowed only if it is evident that it is an adequate distance away from area susceptible to environmental and ecosystem damages and social and economical damages and only after ascertaining non-existence of adverse environmental, ecosystem, social and economic impacts through the required environmental study, environmental and social impact assessments. Will be allowed only if it is evident that it is an adequate distance away from area susceptible to environmental and ecosystem damages and social and economical damages and only after ascertaining non-existence of adverse environmental, ecosystem, social and economic impacts through the required environmental study, environmental and social impact assessments. Will be allowed only if it is evident that it is an adequate distance away from area susceptible to environmental and ecosystem damages and social and economical damages and only after ascertaining non-existence of adverse environmental, ecosystem, social and economic impacts through the required environmental study, environmental and social impact assessments. Will be allowed only if it is evident that it is an adequate distance away mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 8

19 DRAFT 3/02/203 ponds and reservoirs providing drinking water to the public 29 Conducting economic activities in area and near the area specified for recreation and pearl farming 30 Agriculture requiring large area of farmlands mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 9 from area susceptible to environmental and ecosystem damages and social and economical damages and only after ascertaining non-existence of adverse environmental, ecosystem, social and economic impacts through the required environmental study, environmental and social impact assessments. Will be allowed only if it is evident that it is an adequate distance away from area susceptible to environmental and ecosystem damages and social and economical damages and only after ascertaining non-existence of adverse environmental, ecosystem, social and economic impacts through the required environmental study, environmental and social impact assessments. Shall be conducted with the approval of the Union Government. 3 Large scale forest plantation Shall be conducted with the approval of the Union Government. 32 Large scale wood-based manufacturing 33 Electrical power production Must conduct Environmental Impact Assessment and obtain and follow MOECAF s terms and

20 DRAFT 3/02/ Construction electricity transmission lines Must conduct Environmental Impact Assessment and obtain and follow MOECAF s terms and By order Soe Thein Chairman Myanmar Investment Commission mic notification -203 draft clean.doc 20