This Decree is issued to adjust the organizational structure, role and legal status of the Nam Theun 2 Watershed Management and Protection Authority that was established under Prime Minister s Decree 39/PM, dated 21 February 2005 to decentralize the management, development and protection of the Nakai-Nam Theun National Protected Area and NT 2 Watershed Area as provided in the Concession Agreement of NT 2 Project to be implemented by local authorities. The Decree defines rules, regulations and principles on the management and protection of the Nakai-Nam Theun National Protected Area and Nam Theun 2 Watershed Area.
The Nam Theun 2 Watershed Management and Protection Authority is the leading agency responsible for a particular task established by the Government. Its role is to manage, develop and protect Nakai-Nam Theun National Protected Area and Nam Theun 2 Watershed Area in cooperation and coordination with local administrations and divisions or department. The Decree further makes provisions, inter alia, for: rights and duties of the Authority, prohibited, restricted and promoted activities in the Nakai-Nam Theun National Protected Area and Nam Theun 2 Watershed Area, the management of the use of the fund to ensures the sustainable management of the the Nakai-Nam Theun National Protected Area and Nam Theun 2 Watershed Area.