Julharianda, Debi (2025) Peran Dinas Lingkungan Hidup Dalam Upaya Pengurangan Dan Penghapusan Penggunaan Merkuri Pada Pertambangan Emas Berdasarkan Peraturan Bupati Nomor 74 Tahun 2020 Di Kecamatan Kuantan Tengah Kabupaten Kuantan Singingi. Masters thesis, Universitas Islam Riau.

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Abstract

Gold mining in Kuantan Singingi Regency has become an increasingly complex issue, considering the negative impacts it has on the environment and community welfare. Although Regent Regulation Number 74 of 2020 concerning the Regional Action Plan for the Reduction and Elimination of Mercury (RADPPM) has been issued, its implementation in the field still faces various challenges. Illegal gold mining activities using mercury continue to occur on a massive scale, potentially contaminating natural ecosystems, degrading water and soil quality, and posing long-term health risks to surrounding communities. The main focus of this research is the role of the Environmental Agency in efforts to reduce and eliminate the use of mercury in gold mining activities, as well as the challenges faced by the agency in implementing to reduce and eliminate the use of mercury in gold mining activities The research method employed is sociological legal research, involving primary data collection directly from the field. The legal materials utilized consist of primary, secondary, and tertiary sources. From the perspective of its nature, this study adopts a descriptive analytical approach. Based on the findings, it is evident that the Environmental Agency plays a crucial role in the RAD-PPM program. However, this critical role has not been fully optimized due to several factors, including weak regulations, limited budget allocations, poor coordination among stakeholders, and overly broad authority granted to the agency without adequate regulatory support, particularly in technical aspects. Furthermore, challenges in implementing RAD-PPM include issues related to legal substance, as the regulation is limited to a Regent Regulation, preventing criminal sanctions from being imposed on violators. Other obstacles include weak cross-sectoral coordination due to the absence of a Special Task Force and a societal legal culture that remains dependent on mining activities for daily needs without understanding the consequences of such activities. These factors have contributed to the ineffectiveness of the RAD-PPM program in Kuantan Singingi Regency.

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