Effectiveness of Environmental Management and Monitoring Efforts in Reducing Pollution Impacts

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the implementation of Environmental Management Efforts (UKL) and Environmental Monitoring Efforts (UPL) in reducing the impact of environmental pollution on C-type mining businesses (gravel and gravel). The study used a qualitative approach with data collection methods through in-depth interviews, field observations, and UKL-UPL document reviews. The research informants numbered ten people consisting of one key informant from the Kuantan Singingi Regency Environmental Service, one key informant from the Riau Province Environmental and Forestry Service, and eight additional informants from village governments and communities around the mining operational area. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of UKL and UPL has been carried out administratively in accordance with the approved documents, but its effectiveness in reducing the impact of environmental pollution is still not optimal. Various gaps were found between the normative provisions of UKL-UPL and the actual conditions in the field, particularly in aspects of waste housekeeping, dust and noise control, wastewater management, road infrastructure restoration, and the implementation of occupational safety and health. The main inhibiting factors include weak internal company supervision, limited commitment to technical implementation, and minimal transparency of information to the public. Meanwhile, supporting factors include the existence of clear regulations and the role of government oversight. Efforts to improve the effectiveness of UKL-UPL can be achieved through strengthened oversight, increased business capacity, consistent implementation of environmental management and monitoring, and increased involvement and transparency of information with affected communities.