Document 272 - Written interpellation by Z. Hřib to I. Červený concerning the problematic mining of kaolin in the municipalities of Božičany, Jenišov, Mírová and Nová Role in the Karlovy Vary region

Scope: § 112–§ 3; pages 1–14.

The document contains a written parliamentary question from a member of parliament regarding the impacts of kaolin mining in the Karlovy Vary region and the response from the Minister of the Environment. The interpellation highlights potential damage to the air, water, landscape, public health, and property, and requests clarification regarding the EIA, reclamation efforts, inspections, and potential sanctions. The minister states that official data do not yet confirm any significant exceedances of dust limits or specific failures, and that many of the issues fall under the jurisdiction of mining, construction, or other authorities. The Ministry declares its readiness to support monitoring and address the matter within the scope of its authority, but it cannot order an immediate halt to mining on its own.